EIN 35-1183974

Potawatomi Zoological Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
178
State
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Potawatomi Zoo is part of a very special breeding program that is key in conservation of several species - most notably the Amur leopard.
Total revenues
$7,129,735
2022
Total expenses
$5,469,796
2022
Total assets
$5,034,664
2022
Num. employees
178
2022

Program areas at Potawatomi Zoological Society

Potawatomi Zoological Society, Inc. (the Society) primary mission is to assist and advise the city of south bend, Indiana (the city) by acting as representatives of the community, and to provide funding with fiduciary responsibility for the south bend Potawatomi park zoo (the zoo) in areas that promote excellence in education, conservation and improved animal quality of life. The zoo is recognized as a vital cultural and recreational community asset and wish to enhance the zoo's contributions to the community in the areas of recreation, education and conservation. The city and the Society are committed to the ongoing development, support and enrichment of the zoo and share the goal of providing a top flight zoo for a city the size of south bend, for its citizens of its neighbor communities, and for visitors to the south bend area. The Society is organized to solicit, collect, and provide funds for securing and maintaining animals and facilities for the city of south bend Potawatomi park zoo; to foster interest among the general public in the zoo; and to implement and assist in the study of Zoological natural history.

Who funds Potawatomi Zoological Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Asante FoundationEducation$200,000
Edmonds Family FoundationCharitable$100,000
Michael A and Connie V Joines Family FoundationCharitable$100,000
...and 20 more grants received totalling $837,293

Personnel at Potawatomi Zoological Society

NameTitleCompensation
Joshua SiskExecutive Director$128,176
Amber PulfordPresident$0
Jason SchultzVice President$0
Christi RiskTreasurer$0
James TurnwaldSecretary$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Potawatomi Zoological Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,873,123
Program services$3,111,157
Investment income and dividends$-82,504
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$383,000
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$844,809
Miscellaneous revenues$150
Total revenues$7,129,735

Form 990s for Potawatomi Zoological Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-04-18990View PDF
2021-122022-05-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122021-05-27990View PDF
2018-122019-08-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Potawatomi Zoological Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Lincoln Childrens ZooLincoln, NE$8,935,556
Sedgwick County ZooWichita, KS$18,448,053
Tulsa ZooTulsa, OK$22,718,335
Pittsburgh Zoological and PPG AquariumPittsburgh, PA$28,895,919
Alaska Sealife CenterSeward, AK$9,348,860
Memphis ZooMemphis, TN$24,751,467
The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreBaltimore, MD$20,547,927
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation (CZC)Boston, MA$30,082,811
Naples ZooNaples, FL$13,740,708
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological SocietyColorado Springs, CO$28,893,589
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Edmonds Family Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $80,000 from Prime Foundation
June 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1764
South Bend, IN 46634
Metro area
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
County
St. Joseph County, IN
Website URL
potawatomizoo.org/ 
Phone
(574) 235-9800
Facebook page
PotawatomiZoo 
IRS details
EIN
35-1183974
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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