Omaha Zoological Society Inc.
Omaha Zoological Society Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
To inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as life-long stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation.
About
Omaha Zoological Society operates and maintains Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The zoo sits on 160 acres and houses approximately 1,300 animal species including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. It boasts natural, immersive exhibit spaces, including a newly constructed adventure trails area, African grassland, an aquarium, the world's largest indoor desert covered by a transparent glazed geodesic dome, America's largest indoor rainforest, the world's largest nocturnal exhibit, and gorilla and orangutan habitats. During 2018, 90,014 memberships were sold, and 1,694,954 people visited the park.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “The omaha zoological society's mission is to inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as life-long stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To inspire, educate, and engage people to serve as life-long stewards for animals, their habitats, and their conservation.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as NE.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at 3701 SOUTH 10TH STREET, OMAHA, NE, 68107.
- The non-profit has reported 1375 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has 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 $8,368,140.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is established through an impartial review and endorsement process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1964.
- 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 $23,951,656 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $522,409 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 grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.