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Blank Park Zoo Foundation INC

Public charity
DBA: % DBA BLANK PARK ZOO
Other · DES MOINES, IA · EIN 42-1171821

About

To inspire an appreciation of the natural world through conservation, education, and recreation.

In care of DBA Blank Park Zoo

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
237
Volunteers
1,715

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-03-31
Revenue
$12.6M
Expenses
$10.2M
Assets
$27.9M
Liabilities
$2.4M

Financial history

$12.6M$6.3M$0
1718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $12.6M · Avg: $9.6M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$128K
BLANK PARK ZOO FOUNDATION INC
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Address

7401 SW 9TH ST
DES Moines, IA, 50315-666

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members30
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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