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THE MINNESOTA ZOO FOUNDATION RAISES CONTRIBUTED INCOME AND SUPPORTS CONSERVATION AND ANIMAL CARE PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO. THE MISSION OF THE MINNESOTA ZOO IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ANIMALS, AND THE NATURAL WORLD TO SAVE WILDLIFE.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2022
Total Revenue
▼$6.3M
Program Spending
72%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$6M
Total Expenses
▼$9.4M
Total Assets
$14.5M
Total Liabilities
▼$617.5K
Net Assets
$13.9M
Officer Compensation
→$172.3K
Other Salaries
$1.3M
Investment Income
$227K
Fundraising
▼$0
Tax Year 2022 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $6.3M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MINNESOTA ZOO41-6007162 | APPLE VALLEY, MN | $6.1M | Cash | ZOO OPERATIONS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS |
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY13-1740011 | NEW YORK, NY | $137.5K | Cash | CONSERVATION |
| APPLE VALLEY, MN | $15K | Cash | CONSERVATION | |
ZOO CONSERVATION OUTREACH75-2376327 | SILVER SPRING, MD | $7,500 | Cash | CONSERVATION |
WOODLAND PARK ZOO91-6070005 | SEATTLE, WA | $7,194 | Cash | CONSERVATION |
| Total | $6.3M | |||
MINNESOTA ZOO
APPLE VALLEY, MN
$6.1M
NEW YORK, NY
$137.5K
APPLE VALLEY, MN
$15K
ZOO CONSERVATION OUTREACH
SILVER SPRING, MD
$7,500
WOODLAND PARK ZOO
SEATTLE, WA
$7,194
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$100.9K
Awards Found
1
| Awarding Agency | Description | Amount | Fiscal Year | Period | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | WOLFQUEST: LEARNING THROUGH GAMEPLAY | $100.9K | FY2007 | Oct 2006 – Mar 2010 | Open → |
National Science Foundation
$100.9K
WOLFQUEST: LEARNING THROUGH GAMEPLAY
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 2022 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.3M | $6M | $9.4M | $14.5M | $13.9M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $6.3M | $6M | $9.4M | $14.5M | $13.9M |
| 2021 | $8M | $8M | $5M | $17.8M | $16.9M |
| 2020 | $6.2M | $6.2M | $6.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2022)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2022)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Ryan Sweeney | Director Of Operations | 40 | $84.6K | $0 | $12.6K | $97.3K |
| John Frawley | President | 10 | $0 | $0 | $75K | $75K |
| Blake Grams | Vice Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Chet Ellingson | Board Secretary | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Larsen | Board Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Ryan Sweeney
Director Of Operations
$97.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$84.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.6K
John Frawley
President
$75K
Hrs/Wk
10
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$75K
Blake Grams
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Chet Ellingson
Board Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mark Larsen
Board Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Weber-Smith | Director Of Major Gifts | 40 | $126K | $0 | $24.1K | $150.1K |
Anne Weber-Smith
Director Of Major Gifts
$150.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$126K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.1K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Dayhoff | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charlene Jundt | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Kivimaki | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doug Fulton | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Heffernan | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Crosby | Board Member |
Aimee Dayhoff
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charlene Jundt
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dale Kivimaki
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $13.7M |
| $13.1M |
| 2019 | $11M | $11M | $3.4M | $13.6M | $13.1M |
| 2018 | $4M | $4M | $4M | $5.7M | $5.5M |
| 2017 | $5.6M | $5.7M | $3.8M | $5.7M | $5.6M |
| 2016 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $3.8M | $3.8M | $3.6M |
| 2015 | $4.8M | $4.8M | $5.1M | $4.4M | $4.2M |
| 2014 | $4.8M | $4.7M | $4.4M | $5M | $4.6M |
| 2013 | $3.4M | $3.4M | $3.6M | $4.2M | $4M |
| 2012 | $2.8M | $2.3M | $4.2M | $4.2M | $4.1M |
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| 2 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Jane Pirtle | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Taylor | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Shomenta Maki | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Ravens | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Marco | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Louis Doth | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Nordmeyer | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Burnet | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Gaarder | Board Member | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Doug Fulton
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ed Heffernan
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ellie Crosby
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jane Pirtle
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jean Taylor
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jennifer Shomenta Maki
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joe Ravens
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lori Marco
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Louis Doth
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Nordmeyer
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peggy Burnet
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Phil Gaarder
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0