Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Minnesota Zoo Foundation

Raising funds for the Minnesota Zoo

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (64.98)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 74.8%    
Administrative Expenses 16.5%    
Fundraising Expenses 8.6%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.04    
Efficiency Rating    
      (34.98)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 56.3%    
Program Expenses Growth 25.6%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.79    
Capacity Rating    
      (30.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $6,986,918
Other Revenue $536,164
Total Revenue $7,523,082
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,676,600
Administrative Expenses $590,739
Fundraising Expenses $310,383
Total Functional Expenses $3,577,722
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $3,945,360
   
Net Assets $6,416,155

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Contact Information

Minnesota Zoo Foundation
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley, MN 55124
tel: (800) 366-7811
fax: (952) 431-9300
TTY: (800) 627-3529
EIN: 51-0147653

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Melissa Lindsay Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $117,700 3.28%

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Mission

The Minnesota Zoo Foundation's primary purpose is to raise funds for the Minnesota Zoo. Founded in 1978, the Minnesota Zoo exists to connect people, animals, and the natural world. We are dedicated to inspiring guests to act on behalf of wildlife and wild lands. To accomplish this, we provide award-winning recreational, educational, and conservation programs, locally, nationally, and internationally.

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