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RACINE ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY

EIN: 39-6065035 · RACINE, WI 53402-4746 · United States · FY 2024 Data
3 out of 5 59 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 95/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 93/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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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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Organization Details
EIN
39-6065035
State
WI
City
RACINE
ZIP
53402-4746
Classification
D500
Category
Animal-Related
Rating
3★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1923
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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