Como Friends
Como Friends
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About this organization
Mission
We inspire community generosity in support of Como Park Zoo and Conservatory so it thrives for generations to come.
About
Como Park Zoo and Conservatory is the most visited cultural institution in the state of Minnesota, welcoming more than five generations of families since 1897. Making sure this regional treasure has the resources it needs to serve and inspire two million annual visitors is the mission of Como Friends, Como’s nonprofit fundraising partner. Created by a merger of several docent and support groups in 1999, Como Friends has been the driving force behind more than a decade of improvements that have elevated the care Como Zoo can provide for more than 1,000 animals, preserved the historic integrity of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, and transformed the campus with a shared Visitor Center, immersive new habitats and growing horticultural displays. The successful public/private partnership forged by Como Friends has leveraged more than $35 million in new investment toward capital projects and community programs at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory that include: Visionary capital improvements such as the Visitor Center, Tropical Encounters, Polar Bear Odyssey and The Ordway Gardens wing. Annual investments in programs and improvements to benefit animals, gardens and visitors. Recent efforts include the Conservatory’s new Centennial Garden, a “face-lift” for Como Zoo’s historic African Hoofstock building, the restoration of the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden, and the continued expansion of conservation education programs that now reach more than 500,000 children and adults each year. Creation and growth of endowment funds to support garden and animal habitat improvements and education initiatives. Since Como Friends’ incorporation in 2000, funds have grown from $12,000 to $6.1 million, providing sustainable funding for Como’s second century of service to our community.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “We inspire community generosity in support of como park zoo & conservatory so it thrives for generations to come.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “We inspire community generosity in support of como park zoo & conservatory so it thrives for generations to come.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MN, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1225 ESTABROOK DRIVE, SAINT PAUL, MN, 55103.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 48 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 -$1,039,459.
- The organization has 29 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1999.
- The organization pays $1,275,468 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $484,841 in fundraising expenses.