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Nonprofit · EIN 48-0912929

EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC

Tax-exempt · EMPORIA, KS 66801

Financials

$471K$2.4M2023$424K$359K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$424,478$359,306$65,172$1,665,246$0$1,665,246
December 31, 2023990$471,160$2,436,359-$1,965,199$1,513,874$0$1,513,874
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$253,927
of which government grants
$8,395
Membership dues
$45,720
Program service revenue
$5,876
Investment income
$15,841
Net income from fundraising events
$145,307
Other revenue
$148,834

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,535
Depreciation
$6,025
Program services (functional)
$296,936
Management and general (functional)
$62,370

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,513,874
Total assets, end of year
$1,665,246
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,665,246
Land, buildings and equipment
$246,033
Gross receipts
$440,056
Employees
0
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY EDWARDSCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
LACIE HAMLINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ERREN HARTERCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DUANE HENRIKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEANNIE JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOHN KRETSINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEVIN MAYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRI MCALISTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
COLLEEN MITCHELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NIK ROTHVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SALLY SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTI SCHANKIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
STEPHANIE SULLIVANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN TAJCHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE WILLIAMSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TRACY EDWARDSCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ERREN HARTERSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DUANE HENRIKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JEANNIE JENKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KEVIN MAYERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRI MCALISTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
COLLEEN MITCHELLPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NIK ROTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SALLY SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KRISTI SCHANKIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN TAJCHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MEGAN TAJCHMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BOBBY THOMPSONCO-TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHARON TIDWELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DEBBIE WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 345, EMPORIA, KS 66801-0345
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBBIE WILLIAMS, PO BOX 345, EMPORIA, KS 66801
Signed the 990
DEBBIE WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(620) 341-4365
Return prepared by
WRIGHT CPA GROUP PA

Mission

THE EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO SERVES AS THE CHARITABLE ARM OF THE DAVID TRAYLOR ZOO OF EMPORIA, RAISING FUNDS TO FACILITATE EDUCATIONAL & CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, CAPITAL PROJECTS & ENDOWMENT INITIATIVES WHICH EHANCES THE EXPERIENCE & OPPORTUNITIES OF CHILDREN & ADULTS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROVIDE FOR AND ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO TO THE CHILDREN, FAMILIIES, AND ADULTS VISITING THE ZOO; AS WELL AS PROGRAMS FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE
    Expenses $130,515
  • TO PROVIDE FUNDING ASSISTANCE IN THE ACQUISITION OF NEW ANIMALS AND BIRDS FOR THE ZOO, AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR EXHIBITS
    Expenses $148,727
  • ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RESERVE AND ENDOWED FUNDS TO ENSURE QUALITY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS AND ANIMAL POPULATION
    Expenses $17,694

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-0912929
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D115)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,665,246
Income (IRS master file)
$440,056

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$424,478$359,306$1,665,246XML
990December 2023$471,160$2,436,359$1,513,874XML
990December 2022$356,011$787,983$3,385,553IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-0912929).

Questions about EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC

What is the EIN of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC is 48-0912929.
Is EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBBIE WILLIAMS.
Who are the officers and directors of EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does EMPORIA FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $424,478, expenses of $359,306 and total assets of $1,665,246 at year end.

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