2025-09-30T07:26:53-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 301 SW ADAMS STREET SUITE 1000 PEORIA IL 61602 990 2024-01-01 371369420 PEORIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY PEOR 3096813504 2320 N PROSPECT RD PEORIA IL 61603 DAVID BIELFELDT PRESIDENT 3096813504 2025-09-15 1 1 SAMUEL A CIGELNIK P00324762 3096714500 2025-09-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DAVID BIELFELDT 2320 N PROSPECT RD PEORIA IL 61603 587402 0 X WWW.PEORIAZOO.ORG X 1997 IL THE MISSION OF PEORIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO SUPPORT PEORIA ZOO, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING CONNECTIONS THAT INSPIRE AN APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. PZS FULFILLS THIS MISSION THROUGH CAPITAL FUNDRAISING, HOLDING FUNDRAISING EVENTS, AND MANAGING THE MEMBERSHIP DEPARTMENT FOR PEORIA ZOO. 18 18 0 50 0 0 170780 239634 235570 235240 44041 48398 -2303 5357 448088 528629 200000 438459 0 0 0 0 0 0 66223 378829 512242 578829 950701 -130741 -422072 1141428 1016609 73676 370929 1067752 645680 DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND REALIZING THE VISION OF PEORIA ZOO. 0 0 702610 438459 235240 FUNDS RAISED BY THE SOCIETY ARE USED FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF PEORIA ZOO. 702610 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 IL X X BRENDA O'RUSSA 3096813504 2320 N PROSPECT ROAD PEORIA IL 61603 X DAVID BIELFELDT PRESIDENT 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAWN KOELTZOW SECRETARY 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS GILLESPIE DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY CAHILL DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAURIE COVINGTON DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LUCINDA MCARTHUR DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 POLLY J BARTON DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA MILBURN DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT LIZER DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROGER E HOLZGRAFE VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 STAN BUTLER TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM MENGER DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS SCHLINK DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DARLENE VIOLET DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 COLLEEN DIGIALLONARDO DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSAY SAMP DIRECTOR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 COLLEEN JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101050 138584 14722 239634 MEMBERSHIP FEES 900099 235240 235240 235240 48398 48398 64130 101050 58773 5357 5357 528629 235240 0 53755 X 438459 438459 15923 15923 11968 11968 98618 98618 9098 8741 357 16208 16208 1966 1026 940 2098 2098 CONTRACT SERVICES 219138 75564 94708 48866 MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT 70653 70653 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 31759 31759 SUPPLIES 20506 3197 2587 14722 14307 6352 5320 2635 950701 702610 181868 66223 152732 204950 887310 756817 60090 21408 23322 28549 1347 11810 11810 0 0 16627 4885 1141428 1016609 46241 341097 27435 29832 73676 370929 X 801401 358010 266351 287670 1067752 645680 1141428 1016609 -422072 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 401055 473237 349992 170780 239634 1634698 401055 473237 349992 170780 239634 1634698 137730 1496968 6385 1796 12279 44041 48398 112899 1747597 759915 0.85660 0.90460 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 290925 21447 312372 279123 11802 290925 275425 3698 279123 274828 597 275425 272350 2478 274828 0.36000 0.64000 0 0 11810 11810 0 0 ACCRUED WAGES 29832 29832 X 626222 38820 58773 97593 528629 0 528629 1048294 38820 58773 97593 950701 0 950701 PART V, LINE 4: ASSIST IN FUNDING THE OPERATIONS OF THE PEORIA ZOO. PART X, LINE 2: THE SOCIETY IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, ACCORDINGLY, INCOME TAXES ARE NOT PROVIDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE SOCIETY HAS ADOPTED THE RECOGNITION REQUIREMENT FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND HAS REVIEWED TAX POSITIONS TAKEN FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. THE SOCIETY DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT IT HAS ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, HAS NOT RECORDED ANY RESERVES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AT DECEMBER 31, 2024 OR 2023. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 58,773. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES 58,773. UPROARIOUS 89012 89012 5726 6187 ZOOTINI 56993 10078 46915 3324 13109 1050 11634 1 19175 1960 17215 9363 600 7780 165180 101050 64130 9050 22472 1650 25601 58773 5357 1 PEORIA PARK DISTRICT 1125 W LAKE AVE PEORIA IL 61614 376001768 501(C)(3) 438459 0 TO SUPPORT THE PEORIA ZOO BY FUNDING CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 1 PART I, LINE 2: IN 2024: PZS PAID $438,459 TO PEORIA PARK DISTRICT FOR THE SUPPORT OF MASTER PLAN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE PEORIA ZOO CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. PLEASE SEE STATEMENTS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PROGRAM ACTIVITY, TRANSFERS TO ZOO. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 GOVERNING MEMBERS ARE THOSE WHO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE WITH RESPECT TO EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE GOVERNING MEMBERS. ASSOCIATE MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE: FREE ADMISSION TO PEORIA ZOO FOR 1 YEAR, DISCOUNTS ON CLASSES AND PURCHASES, FREE OR DISCOUNTED ADMISSION TO RECIPROCAL FACILITIES, AND EXCLUSIVE MEMBER EVENTS AND ADMISSION TIMES. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: INDIVIDUAL: ONE INDIVIDUAL AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 1. INDIVIDUAL PLUS: AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING ONE GUEST PER VISIT; MEMBER CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT FOR GUEST ENTRY. JOINT: TWO ADULTS AND CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 1. FAMILY: TWO ADULT CARDHOLDERS AND THEIR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. FAMILY PLUS: A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING ONE GUEST PER VISIT; MEMBER CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT FOR GUEST ENTRY. GRANDPARENT: TWO GRANDPARENTS AND THEIR GRANDCHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18. GRANDPARENT PLUS: A GRANDPARENT MEMBERSHIP PLUS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING ONE GUEST PER VISIT; MEMBER CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT FOR GUEST ENTRY. FAMILY & CAREGIVER: A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP AND ANOTHER NAMED CARDHOLDER WHO REGULARLY CARES FOR YOUR CHILDREN AND DOESN'T RESIDE AT YOUR ADDRESS. FAMILY PLUS & CAREGIVER: A FAMILY & CAREGIVER MEMBERSHIP AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING ONE GUEST PER VISIT; MEMBER CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT FOR GUEST ENTRY. ZOO BOOSTER: A FAMILY OR GRANDPARENT MEMBERSHIP AND FIVE ONE-TIME ENTRY GUEST PASSES. ZOO BENEFACTOR: A ZOO BOOSTER MEMBERSHIP PLUS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BRING TWO GUEST PER VISIT; MEMBER CARDHOLDER MUST BE PRESENT FOR GUEST ENTRY. ZOO PATRON: A ZOO BENEFACTOR MEMBERSHIP AND A CUSTOM ANIMAL PAINTING. PRIDE OF THE ZOO: A ZOO PATRON MEMBERSHIP AND A PERSONAL BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON FILING APPROVAL. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C FINANCIALS ARE MONITORED REGULARLY BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ALSO PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. WHEN NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED, THEY GO THROUGH A VETTING PROCESS WITH THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. IF A NEW BOARD MEMBER IS APPROVED AT COMMITTEE LEVEL, THEIR INFORMATION IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL. BOARD MEMBERS WILL RECTIFY CONFLICTS AND THEY ABSTAIN FROM ACTING ON ANY MATTER FOR WHICH A CONFLICT EXISTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A HIRING DECISIONS AND COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY FINANCE AND/OR EXECUTIVE BOARD. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD ARE NOT COMPENSATED. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES REPORT TO THE DIRECTOR AND COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET PROCESS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 BOOKS AND RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PEORIA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICE AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 98,618. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 98,618. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,249. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,635. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,884. EDUCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,915. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,915. ADOPT PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,103. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,103. DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 405. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 405. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C NO CHANGE IN PROCESS FROM PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1G: NON-CASH DISTRIBUTIONS THE ZOO PERIODICALLY RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE FORM OF PUBLICLY TRADED SECURITIES. WHEN RECEIVED, THE STOCK IS IMMEDIATELY CONVERTED TO CASH. STOCK CONTRIBUTION AMOUNTS HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN MINIMAL AMOUNTS AND ARE MINIMAL FOR 2024. BECAUSE OF IMMEDIATE CONVERSION TO CASH, ANY STOCK RECEIVED IN 2024 IS REPORTED AS CASH CONTRIBUTIONS.