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Nonprofit · EIN 58-1661267

FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC

Tax-exempt · CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404

Financials

$6.4M$9.2M2023$6.8M$7.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$6,797,155$7,571,075-$773,920$2,336,910$869,759$1,467,151
June 30, 2024990$6,364,750$9,183,786-$2,819,036$3,665,771$1,424,700$2,241,071
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,719,188
of which government grants
$750,000
Program service revenue
$5,014,118
Investment income
$63,849
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$98,641
Other salaries and wages
$2,857,191
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$3,193,499
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$152,062
Depreciation
$4,067
Program services (functional)
$6,162,088
Management and general (functional)
$1,189,954
Fundraising (functional)
$219,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,665,771
Total assets, end of year
$2,336,910
Total liabilities, end of year
$869,759
Net assets, end of year
$1,467,151
Land, buildings and equipment
$24,135
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,362,186
Net assets with donor restrictions
$104,965
Gross receipts
$6,797,155
Employees
146
Volunteers
860
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
TN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARDE LONGPRESIDENT/ZOO DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$98,641
CHANDA CHAMBERSBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY STONEVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT STEWARTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM DECOSIMOTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS ANDERSONBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIA BURSCHBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NIRAJ SHAHSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
KARLA MCKAMEYBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SAM BERRYBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTY DONOHOBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY ROBINSONBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARIE VELTENAARBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOE HORNBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DARDE LONGPRESIDENT/ZOO DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
40$87,561
CHANDA CHAMBERSBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ANDY STONEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT STEWARTCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM DECOSIMOTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHRIS ANDERSONBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHIRLEY KRAUSEBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NIRAJ SHAHSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
KARLA MCKAMEYBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TOM EDDYBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KRISTY DONOHOBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JAY ROBINSONBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ARIE VELTENAARBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHARON BROOKSBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
EMERSON BROWNBOARD OF DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 N HOLTZCLAW AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404-2306
In care of
% MARISA OGLES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT STEWART, 301 N HOLTZCLAW AVENUE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
Signed the 990
ROBERT STEWART, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Phone
(423) 697-1319
Return prepared by
HENDERSON HUTCHERSON & MCCULLOUGH PLLC

Mission

SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF A ZOO FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN AND VISITING CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTED OPERATIONS OF A ZOO FOR THE EDUCATION AND ENJOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN AND VISITING CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE.
    Expenses $6,162,088 · revenue $5,014,118

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
58-1661267
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
1986
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D115)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,336,910
Income (IRS master file)
$6,797,155

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$6,797,155$7,571,075$2,336,910XML
990-TJune 2025–––IRS
990June 2024$6,364,750$9,183,786$3,665,771XML
990-TJune 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$6,704,754$5,759,016$5,768,375IRS
990-TJune 2023–––IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990-TJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-TJune 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 58-1661267).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC is 58-1661267.
Is FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does 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 FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did 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 June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ROBERT STEWART.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $98,641 (DARDE LONG, PRESIDENT/ZOO DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,797,155, expenses of $7,571,075 and total assets of $2,336,910 at year end.

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