Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Louisville Zoo Foundation

Benefiting and furthering the development of the Louisville Zoo

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (45.93)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 59.3%    
Administrative Expenses 14.7%    
Fundraising Expenses 25.8%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.01    
Efficiency Rating    
      (25.93)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 61.7%    
Program Expenses Growth -2.8%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 43.10    
Capacity Rating    
      (20.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $2,912,244
Other Revenue $122,901
Total Revenue $3,035,145
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $111,985
Administrative Expenses $27,921
Fundraising Expenses $48,837
Total Functional Expenses $188,743
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,846,402
   
Net Assets $8,134,665

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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

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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 --

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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

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Louisville Zoo Foundation - KY 45.93
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Oregon Zoo Foundation - OR 65.91
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