Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc.
Sedgwick County Zoological Society Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Sedgwick County Zoological Society works to foster public interest and support for the Sedgwick County Zoo, by operating and maintaining the zoo. The zoo has seen steady progress through the past five decades with major exhibits opening every few years. The Zoological Society also promotes education and research to better aid in the management and preservation of both zoo and wild animals.
About
Operations of the Sedgwick County Zoo. Sedgwick County Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and is nationally renowned. It is one of the largest zoos in the United States and is Kansas' most popular tourist attraction with over half a million visitors annually. The Sedgwick County Zoo has over 2,500 animals of nearly 500 species.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To foster public interest and support for the sedgwick county zoo.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Sedgwick county zoological society works to foster public interest and support for the sedgwick county zoo, by operating and maintaining the zoo. the zoo has seen steady progress through the past five decades with major exhibits opening every few years. the zoological society also promotes education and research to better aid in the management and preservation of both zoo and wild animals.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as KS.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 5555 W ZOO BOULEVARD, WICHITA, KS, 672121643.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 255 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $723,153.
- The organization has 36 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1963.
- The organization pays $8,166,001 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $381,301 in fundraising expenses.