Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society
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About this organization
Mission
To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
About
Park Operations The CZS maintains 75 buildings on 214 acres of land to exhibit over 2,500 animals. Two million visitors annually enjoy the experience of seeing and learning about the animals of the world. Each individual that enters Brookfield Zoos gates represents an opportunity to introduce representatives of the wild world, to convey our intertwined connections to the animal kingdom, and to encourage positive change in the world. The zoo is open every day of the year. Admission is free to the general public 52 days/year and at all times to Illinois school groups and military personnel. Summer extended hours are offered to be more accessible to a more diverse audience. The membership team services our 109,500 member households, providing them with the opportunity to participate in the conservation and educational efforts of CZS. Visitor services provides narrated tram tours, makes available goods which promote interest in and understanding of the natural world, provides concessions and provides opportunities for businesses, senior groups,etc, to hold special outings at the park.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as IL.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL, 60513.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 1492 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is 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 -$2,580,403.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 44 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1921.
- 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 J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $43,376,990 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,691,075 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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