Animals : Zoos and Aquariums
Louisville Zoo Foundation
Benefiting and furthering the development of the Louisville Zoo
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (45.93) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 59.3% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 14.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 25.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.01 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (25.93) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 61.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | -2.8% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 43.10 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (20.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
Louisville Zoo Foundation
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY 40213
tel: (502) 238-2181
fax: (502) 459-2196
EIN: 31-0971742
Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 37250
Louisville, KY 40233
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark F. Wheeler | Chairman (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.) | None reported | -- |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Louisville Zoo Foundation benefits and furthers the development of the Louisville Zoo by providing financial support for teaching, research, and service programs, purchase of animals and equipment and construction of exhibits and displays. In its 38-year history, the Louisville Zoo has dedicated itself to the pursuits of education, conservation, scientific study and recreation. The zoo currently exhibits over 1,300 animals in naturalistic and mixed animal settings representing both geographical areas and biomes or habitats. These include: the Islands, the African Veldt, Asian Plains, North and South American Panorama, Aquatics and the Australian Outback. The HerpAquarium features 100 species of reptiles, amphibians and fish from around the world.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY | 45.93 |  |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association - CA | 58.96 | |
| Detroit Zoological Society - MI | 57.72 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 |  |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society - IN | 66.56 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY | 45.93 | |
| Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR | 65.91 | |
| Friends of the National Zoo - DC | 63.11 | |
| Cleveland Zoological Society - OH | 63.42 | |
| Zoological Society of Florida - FL | 67.16 | |
