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THE MISSION OF THE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY IS TO TAKE PART IN CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, TO EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT, AND TO SUPPORT THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ZOO. THE SOCIETY WAS ORGANIZED TO AID THE COUNTY IN THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MILWAUKEE ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS ("ZOO") AND THE ZOO'S ANIMAL COLLECTION ACTIVITIES, AND TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, EXHIBITION OF ANIMALS, RESEARCH, AND RECREATION THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEERISM.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$13M
Program Spending
74%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$11.7M
Total Expenses
▼$14.7M
Total Assets
$17.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$6.9M
Net Assets
$10.8M
Officer Compensation
→$512.6K
Other Salaries
$3.2M
Investment Income
$951.9K
Fundraising
▼$360.5K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$55.8K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Interior | WWB AFRICA FY17 | $55.8K | FY2017 | Jul 2017 – Mar 2019 | Open → |
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 | $13M | $11.7M | $14.7M | $17.7M | $10.8M |
| 2023 | $12.2M | $11.5M | $12.8M | $17.3M | $12.9M |
| 2022 | $16.4M | $16.1M | $11.9M | $17.4M | $13.2M |
| 2021 | $13.5M | $13.2M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jodi Gibson | President And CEO | 40 | $311.9K | $0 | $28K | $339.9K |
| Jason Koehler | CFO - Part Year | 40 | $123K | $0 | $30.3K | $153.3K |
| Kate Halfwassen | CFO - Part Year | 40 | $2,030 | $0 | $0 | $2,030 |
| Derek Tyus | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tami Scully Garrison | Vice Chair And Chair Elect | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kissinger | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Kelsy | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Sohn | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jodi Gibson
President And CEO
$339.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$311.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28K
Jason Koehler
CFO - Part Year
$153.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$123K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.3K
Kate Halfwassen
CFO - Part Year
$2,030
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$2,030
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Derek Tyus
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tami Scully Garrison
Vice Chair And Chair Elect
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Kissinger
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peggy Kelsy
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Sohn
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Mueller | Chief Revenue Development Officer | 40 | $172.8K | $0 | $39.6K | $212.4K |
| Beth Heller | VP - Programs | 40 | $139.4K | $0 | $7,910 | $147.3K |
Jennifer Mueller
Chief Revenue Development Officer
$212.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$172.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$39.6K
Beth Heller
VP - Programs
$147.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$139.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$7,910
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Sattell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Krider | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Irgens | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Roedel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Kempken | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Strelitz | Director |
Barry Sattell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Caroline Krider
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Christine Irgens
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $13.7M |
| $14.2M |
| $9M |
| 2020 | $8.8M | $8.4M | $12.8M | $14.1M | $10.6M |
| 2019 | $15.4M | $14.5M | $19.6M | $16.4M | $14.5M |
| 2018 | $16.6M | $16M | $15.8M | $21.7M | $18.7M |
| 2017 | $22.3M | $21.8M | $13.5M | $21.1M | $17.9M |
| 2016 | $13.6M | $13M | $11.6M | $11.7M | $9.1M |
| 2015 | $16.1M | $15.7M | $11.7M | $9.8M | $7.1M |
| 2014 | $11.8M | $11.3M | $10.8M | $4.6M | $2.6M |
| 2013 | $11.7M | $11.1M | $10.7M | $4M | $1.6M |
| 2012 | $9.5M | $8.5M | $9.3M | $2.7M | $618.9K |
| 2011 | $7.9M | $6.9M | $8.5M | $2M | $446.8K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
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| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
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| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Don Robertson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Demond Means | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emory Ireland | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Harold Redman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| James Ward | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Janette Braverman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Fathallah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Mckenna | Immediate Past Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenna Kunde | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Frohna | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Kresl | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Rock | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kellerman | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Holz Stathas | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kat Morrow | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Occhetti | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Margaret Harris | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Gonzalez Knavel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark A Berkoff | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Swentkofske | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nezih Hasanoglu | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rick Schmidt | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Beres | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Smith | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Redlinger | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanya Hines | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Staniak | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wendell Willis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Chuck Roedel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dan Kempken
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dave Strelitz
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Don Robertson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Demond Means
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Emory Ireland
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Harold Redman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
James Ward
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Janette Braverman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jason Fathallah
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jay Mckenna
Immediate Past Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenna Kunde
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Frohna
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Kresl
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Rock
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John Kellerman
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judy Holz Stathas
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kat Morrow
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kristin Occhetti
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Margaret Harris
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Maria Gonzalez Knavel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark A Berkoff
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Swentkofske
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nezih Hasanoglu
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rick Schmidt
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rob Beres
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Roger Smith
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Scott Redlinger
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tanya Hines
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tony Staniak
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Wendell Willis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0