Forest Park Zoological Society Inc.
Forest Park Zoological Society Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The zoo features exotic and indigenous animals representing a large variety of species found throughout the world and in North America. The zoo is dedicated to wildlife, conservation and environmental education and offers a variety of educational programming for children and adults.
About
To provide an educational facility that presents an assortment of wildlife to the general public.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To promote public awareness and appreciation for indigenous and exotic animals and to provide educational programming for all ages that encourages understanding and respect for the natural environment.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “The zoo features exotic and indigenous animals representing a large variety of species found throughout the world and in north america. the zoo is dedicated to wildlife, conservation and environmental education and offers a variety of educational programming for children and adults.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is MA.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is PO BOX 80295 FOREST PARK STATION, SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01028.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 24 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$74,024.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval process by a neutral source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 12 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1965.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $340,490 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related organization transaction.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.