Animals : Zoos and Aquariums

Fort Wayne Zoological Society

Supporting the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (66.56)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 90.6%    
Administrative Expenses 8.2%    
Fundraising Expenses 1.1%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.03    
Efficiency Rating    
      (39.06)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 38.1%    
Program Expenses Growth 55.9%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.88    
Capacity Rating    
      (27.50)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $6,735,098
Other Revenue $711,510
Total Revenue $7,446,608
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $8,683,435
Administrative Expenses $788,969
Fundraising Expenses $107,363
Total Functional Expenses $9,579,767
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-2,133,159
   
Net Assets $5,794,054

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Contact Information

Fort Wayne Zoological Society
3411 Sherman Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
tel: (260) 427-6800
fax: (260) 427-6820
EIN: 35-6068234

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Jim Anderson Zoo 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.) $130,584 1.36%

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Mission

The Fort Wayne Zoological Society was established in 1966 to assist in the development and growth of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo (FWCZ). The Zoological Society is active in all areas of promotion, fundraising and programming of the zoo, which is operated by the Fort Wayne Board of Park Commissioners. The FWCZ works to help people gain a greater appreciation of wildlife, encourage family fun in a natural setting, and help save the world's wild animals and wild places. FWCZ is internationally recognized for its innovative displays, award-winning animal exhibits and well-manicured grounds.

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