Animal-Related
(D500)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
EVANSVILLE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
Financial strength (30%)
81/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
55/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden’s mission is to foster the preservation of the Earth’s diverse species and living systems through an active role in education and conservation in our regional and professional community. We will forge connections between people and the natural world by providing quality experiences that promote understanding and celebrate the rich tapestry of life
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$1.3M
Total Revenue
$982K
Total Expenses
$3.0M
Net Assets
34
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
55.0%
Fundraising Efficiency
15.9%
Operating Reserve
37.03x
Liability-to-Asset
9.1%
Revenue Diversification
46.3%
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 2,101 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
55.0% | 91.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
28.0% | 6.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
17.0% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
15.9% | 5.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
37.0 mo | 9.9 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
9.1% | 0.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
46.3% | 89.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
22.3% | 6.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
15.1% | 8.7% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
23.0% | 3.3% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.3M | $982K | $3.0M | 55.0% | 34 |
| 2024 | $1.0M | $853K | $2.7M | 56.0% | 31 |
| 2023 | $1.1M | $908K | $2.5M | 61.0% | 25 |
| 2022 | $971K | $4.4M | $2.4M | 92.9% | 25 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $600K | N/A | — | 20 |
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