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POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (THE SOCIETY) IS AN INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE CITY) BY ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WITH FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO (THE ZOO) IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVED ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ZOO IS RECOGNIZED AS A VITAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSET AND WISH TO ENHANCE THE ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE ZOO AND SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A TOP FLIGHT ZOO FOR A CITY THE SIZE OF SOUTH BEND, FOR ITS CITIZENS OF ITS NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR VISITORS TO THE SOUTH BEND AREA. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING ANIMALS AND FACILITIES FOR THE CITY
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$7.8M
Program Spending
54%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$2.9M
Total Expenses
▼$6.7M
Total Assets
$6.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$713.9K
Net Assets
$5.9M
Officer Compensation
→N/A
Other Salaries
$2.7M
Investment Income
$207.9K
Fundraising
▼$757.4K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $7.8M | $2.9M | $6.7M | $6.6M | $5.9M |
| 2023 | $7.7M | $2.2M | $7.3M | $5.5M | $4.8M |
| 2022 | $7.1M | $2.9M | $5.5M | $5M | $4.5M |
| 2021 | $6.3M | $2.3M | $8.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Amber Pulford | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christi Risk | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Schultz | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Turnwald | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Amber Pulford
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christi Risk
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Schultz
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Turnwald
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Fielding | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Cotter | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Daryl Knip | Vice Preside | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Horvath | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Johnson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| George Horn | President Em | 1 |
Chris Fielding
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Cotter
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Daryl Knip
Vice Preside
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $3.6M |
| $2.8M |
| 2020 | $6.2M | $3.6M | $4.6M | $5.5M | $4.8M |
| 2019 | $4.2M | $1.7M | $4.2M | $3.8M | $3.2M |
| 2018 | $4.1M | $1.8M | $3.6M | $3.6M | $3.1M |
| 2017 | $3.7M | $1.1M | $3.4M | $3.1M | $2.6M |
| 2016 | $3.3M | $751.4K | $2.9M | $2.7M | $2.3M |
| 2015 | $3M | $692.9K | $2.6M | $2.5M | $1.9M |
| 2014 | $2.9M | $679.8K | $2.8M | $1.9M | $1.6M |
| 2013 | $891.4K | $735.2K | $534.8K | $1.7M | $1.5M |
| 2012 | $646.6K | $485.1K | $499.8K | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| 2011 | $624.2K | $501.5K | $451.9K | $1.1M | $885.6K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Gillian Shaw | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hodge Patel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Duke | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Mcclendon | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Mertes | President Em | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joshua Sisk | Executive Di | 40 | $172.3K | $0 | $0 | $172.3K |
| Levon Johnson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Criniti | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mona Livingston | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Myles Busby | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Stalvey | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mendoza | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Eric Horvath
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Erik Johnson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
George Horn
President Em
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gillian Shaw
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hodge Patel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Duke
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joan Mcclendon
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Mertes
President Em
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joshua Sisk
Executive Di
$172.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$172.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Levon Johnson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Criniti
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mona Livingston
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Myles Busby
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrick Stalvey
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Mendoza
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0