Dakota Zoological Society
Dakota Zoological Society
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About this organization
Mission
To instill and inspire a better understanding and appreciation for animals and nature.
About
The Dakota Zoo was founded in 1961 by Marc & Betty Christianson with the help of a host of dedicated volunteers. The Dakota Zoo opened its gates on June 3, 1961 on 15 acres of developed land, with 75 mammals and 23 birds, and 40,000 visitors passed through the gates that first year. Today, thanks to the continued support of members, visitors, donors and volunteers, the Dakota Zoo has grown to a 90 acre facility housing 600 mammals, birds, reptiles and fish representing 125 species and is visited by more than 150,000 people each year.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To instill and insprire a better understanding and appreciation for animals and nature. wild and domestic animals are cared for in the best environment for cleanliness and display for the public.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “To instill and insprire a better understanding and appreciation for animals and nature. wild and domestic animals are cared for in the best environment for cleanliness and display for the public.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is ND, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was SERTOMA PARK ROAD, BISMARCK, ND, 58504.
- The form of the non-profit reports 52 employees as of 2020.
- 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 greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $191,429.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has 25 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1961.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization pays $710,881 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.