Animal-Related
(D500)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
RACINE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Financial strength (30%)
95/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
93/100
Impact (25%)
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Mission Statement
To foster an enlightening and affordable wildlife experience that improves the bond between people and nature. The Society will provide for the recreation and education of the people, the conservation of wildlife and wild places, and the advancement of science.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$3.8M
Total Revenue
$3.1M
Total Expenses
$8.3M
Net Assets
114
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
85.7%
Fundraising Efficiency
22.1%
Operating Reserve
32.49x
Liability-to-Asset
2.6%
Revenue Diversification
45.5%
Executive Compensation
$116K
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 996 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2024.
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
|
85.7% | 84.8% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.6% | 9.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.7% | 4.1% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
22.1% | 100.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
32.5 mo | 17.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.6% | 4.5% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
45.5% | 79.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
45.6% | 10.4% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
1.5% | 9.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
20.1% | 4.6% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | $3.1M | $8.3M | 85.7% | 114 |
| 2023 | $2.6M | $3.0M | $7.5M | 84.1% | 49 |
| 2022 | $4.7M | $2.9M | $7.7M | 83.7% | 112 |
| 2021 | $4.4M | $2.5M | N/A | — | 91 |
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