Zoological Society of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum
Zoological Society of Sioux Falls Great Plains Zoo & Museum
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About this organization
Mission
Fostering a greater understanding of our natural world through: education, conservation, recreation and discovery.
About
The zoo and museum cares for more than 1,000 live, endangered and exotic animals; welcomed nearly 271,000 visitors in the current year, and educated around 40,000 children through on-site and outreach education. The zoo also maintains a rare natural history collection of 150 mounted animals, including 38 vanishing species, in the museum. In addition to recreation, optimal animal care and education, the zoo's mission includes global conservation through breeding and care of endangered species, including participation in 43 species survival plans. The zoo's animals include snow leopards, tigers, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and multiple primate species. The society occupies, without charge, the city of Sioux Falls' zoo and museum facilities.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Fostering a greater understanding of our natural world through: education, conservation, recreation and discovery.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Fostering a greater understanding of our natural world through: education, conservation, recreation and discovery.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as SD.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 101 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,225,195.
- The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1958.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,722,612 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $264,833 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.