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Potawatomi Zoological Society INC

Public charity
Other · SOUTH BEND, IN · EIN 35-1183974

About

Potawatomi zoological society, INC. (the society) is an indiana nonprofit corporation whose primary mission is to assist and advise the city of south BEND, indiana (the city) by acting as representatives of the community, and to provide funding with fiduciary responsibility for the south BEND potawatomi park zoo (the zoo) in areas that promote excellence in education, conservation and improved animal quality of life. The zoo is recognized as a vital cultural and recreational community asset and WISH to enhance the zoo's contributions to the community in the areas of recreation, education and conservation. The society is committed to the ongoing development, support and enrichment of the zoo and share the goal of providing a TOP flight zoo for a city the size of south BEND, for its citizens of its neighbor communities, and for visitors to the south BEND AREA. The society is organized to solicit, collect, and provide funds for securing and maintaining animals and facilities for the city

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
147
Volunteers
92

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$7.8M
Expenses
$6.7M
Assets
$6.6M
Liabilities
$714K

Financial history

$7.8M$3.9M$0
222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $7.8M · Avg: $7.5M
POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC
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Address

500 S Greenlawn AVE
South BEND, IN, 46615-134

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members21
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

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

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo
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