Nonprofit · EIN 72-0978369
LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · MONROE, LA 71202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $182,603 | $195,158 | -$12,555 | $310,257 | $1,019 | $309,238 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $235,898 | $166,751 | $69,147 | $338,765 | $17,121 | $321,644 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $125,181
- Membership dues
- $33,891
- Program service revenue
- $26,167
- Investment income
- $1,189
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $30,066
- Other revenue
- $30,066
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $23,586
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $26,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $700
- Program services (functional)
- $156,493
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,339
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,326
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $338,765
- Total assets, end of year
- $310,257
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,019
- Net assets, end of year
- $309,238
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,882
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $309,238
- Gross receipts
- $257,131
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN WEAVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MEGHAN MCCLANAHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KERRY HEAFNER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALISSA SWITZER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN WEAVER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
| MEGHAN MCCLANAHAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KERRY HEAFNER | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ALISSA SWITZER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1405 BERNSTEIN PARK RD, MONROE, LA 71202-5545
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SUSAN WEAVER, PO BOX 155, MONROE, LA 712100155
- Signed the 990
- SUSAN WEAVER, TREASURER
- Phone
- (318) 343-3863
- Website
- WWW.MONROEZOO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WOODARD & ASSOCIATES (APAC)
Mission
THE LA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S PURPOSE IS TO ESTABLISH SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR THE PROMOTION & ENHANCEMENT OF THE ZOO, SEEK SOLUTIONS TO ZOO PROBLEMS AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS OR REHABILITATION OF EXHIBITS FOR THE ZOO.
Program accomplishments
- ZOO PROMOTION AND ENHANCEMENT - PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE ZOO FACILITIES, TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE ZOO AND TO ENCOURAGE ZOO ATTENDANCE.Expenses $156,493
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-0978369
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D500)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $310,257
- Income (IRS master file)
- $257,131
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $182,603 | $195,158 | $310,257 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $235,898 | $166,751 | $338,765 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $263,177 | $195,100 | $258,973 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 72-0978369).
Questions about LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY is 72-0978369.
- Is LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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 LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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 LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY 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 LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUSAN WEAVER.
- Who are the officers and directors of LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does LOUISIANA PURCHASE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $182,603, expenses of $195,158 and total assets of $310,257 at year end.
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