Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society
Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society
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About this organization
Mission
The purposes of the Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society are to educate the public in zoology; to teach the value thereof to the public; to stimulate in the public an interest in and appreciation of the animal kingdom; to teach the public to be kind to animals and to prevent cruelty to animals; and to further these purposes, to promote the Henry Vilas Zoo located in the city of Madison, Wisconsin, and owned by Dane County, and to solicit, raise, collect and receive contributions, donations, and gifts for the replacement and acquisition of animals for said zoo and the improvement, enlargement, and construction of buildings and facilities therein and in connection therewith, for which a need arises and no other funds are available therefore.
About
Visitor services - The society maintains and operates the food and gift locations, conservation carousel, zoo train and mining slew in the Henry Vilas Zoo.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Henry vilas park zoological society, inc. (society) is a not-for-profit organization that provides aid and support to the henry vilas zoo located in madison, wisconsin. the society builds community support and provides funding for zoo activities, including the acquisition, conservation, and replacement of animals; refurbishing and creating new exhibits; supporting educational programs; and improving the overall educational and recreational value of the zoo. the society is primarily supported by sales from concessions and gift shop, events, memberships, donations, and bequests.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “The henry vilas park zoological society promotes and supports the henry vilas zoo.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as WI, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was PO BOX 259302, MADISON, WI, 537259302.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,629,232.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $169,858 in fundraising expenses.