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Dakota Zoological Society Inc

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Zoo, Zoological Society (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.87M (2023)

Expenses
$2.3M (2023)

Total Assets
$7.7M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$95.6k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,867,960
Expenses
$2,302,274
Net Income
$565,686
Net Assets
$7,604,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,232,749
43.0%
Program Services $1,423,852
49.6%
Investment Income $8,775
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $197,824
6.9%
Sales of Assets $4,000
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $760
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $899,714
39.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,699,786
Total Liabilities $95,553
Net Assets $7,604,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $105,099 $0 $0
Richard Barrios (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicolse Cullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britta Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Frohlich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nathan Fuder (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea Gue (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deidre Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marianne Hofland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Horn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Klemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Lalonde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Missy Lamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Micheal Lares (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brad Maier (Past Preside) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Schaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Micheal Schaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Amelsberg (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,735,440
Expenses
$2,567,086
Net Income
$168,354
Net Assets
$7,038,547
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,221,941
44.7%
Program Services $1,256,300
45.9%
Investment Income $93
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $256,133
9.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $973
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $845,263
32.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,216,654
Total Liabilities $178,107
Net Assets $7,038,547
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $95,722 $0 $0
Richard Barrios (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Cullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britta Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Frohlich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Gasser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deidre Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Klemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Lalonde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Missy Lamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lares (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Skaley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Amelsberg (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Maier (President) $0 $0 $0
Suzette Richardson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,685,700
Expenses
$1,986,184
Net Income
$699,516
Net Assets
$6,870,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,001,774
37.3%
Program Services $1,320,958
49.2%
Investment Income $289
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $360,408
13.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,271
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $693,361
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,166,294
Total Liabilities $296,092
Net Assets $6,870,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $93,332 $0 $0
Richard Barrios (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Cullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britta Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Darrin Frohlich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Gasser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deidre Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Klemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Lalonde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Missy Lamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lares (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Rogstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Skaley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Amelsberg (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Maier (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,121,539
Expenses
$1,891,606
Net Income
$229,933
Net Assets
$6,170,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $904,264
42.6%
Program Services $898,092
42.3%
Investment Income $4,235
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $314,948
14.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $630,364
33.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,181,765
Total Liabilities $11,079
Net Assets $6,170,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $90,914 $0 $0
Richard Barrios (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bieber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Cullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Gasser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deidre Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Matt Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Klemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britta Kopp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Lalonde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lares (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Rogstad (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Schaff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Curtis Skaley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Amelsberg (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Brad Maier (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,867,057
Expenses
$1,675,628
Net Income
$191,429
Net Assets
$5,940,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,701
34.4%
Program Services $846,080
45.3%
Investment Income $11,481
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $336,379
18.0%
Sales of Assets $30,000
1.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $416
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $584,086
34.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,946,824
Total Liabilities $6,072
Net Assets $5,940,752
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $84,533 $0 $0
Randy Amelsberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Richard Barrios (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Beck (Director) $0 $0 $0
Randy Bieber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nicolas Cullen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Corey Dahl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chad Glasser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deidre Hillman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lawrence Klemer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Koch (Director) $0 $0 $0
Britta Kopp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Lalonde (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lares (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Nelson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erv Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kyle Pearson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Schaefer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jordan Selinger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Vanbuskirk (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (President) $0 $0 $0
Brad Maier (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,943,092
Expenses
$1,823,613
Net Income
$119,479
Net Assets
$5,749,323
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $546,905
28.1%
Program Services $889,677
45.8%
Investment Income $6,599
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $393,665
20.3%
Sales of Assets $2,873
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $102,995
5.3%
Other Revenue $378
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $581,779
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,752,212
Total Liabilities $2,889
Net Assets $5,749,323
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $83,026 $0 $0
Michael Lares (President) $0 $0 $0
Kristi Entzi (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,001,359
Expenses
$1,578,515
Net Income
$422,844
Net Assets
$5,629,842
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $644,436
32.2%
Program Services $862,220
43.1%
Investment Income $1,118
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $393,092
19.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $100,493
5.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $534,176
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,631,707
Total Liabilities $1,865
Net Assets $5,629,842
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Terry Lincoln (Zoo Director) $81,817 $0 $0
Michael Lares (President) $0 $0 $0
V J Spaedy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,919,111
Expenses
$1,467,533
Net Income
$451,578
Net Assets
$5,062,970
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $344,520
18.0%
Program Services $1,413,949
73.7%
Investment Income $79
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $160,563
8.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $503,032
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,072,613
Total Liabilities $9,643
Net Assets $5,062,970
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Lares (President) $0 $0 $0
V J Spaedy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dana Hager (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,293,248
Expenses
$1,370,617
Net Income
-$77,369
Net Assets
$4,611,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $322,005
24.9%
Program Services $820,269
63.4%
Investment Income $25
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $150,949
11.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $469,704
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,615,401
Total Liabilities $4,009
Net Assets $4,611,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hildy Oberlander (President) $0 $0 $0
V J Spaedy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Michael Lares (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,362,641
Expenses
$1,179,314
Net Income
$183,327
Net Assets
$4,686,709
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $327,208
24.0%
Program Services $854,578
62.7%
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $180,819
13.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $447,438
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,692,870
Total Liabilities $6,161
Net Assets $4,686,709
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristi Entzi (President) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (President Elect) $0 $0 $0
V J Spaedy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,289,048
Expenses
$1,056,720
Net Income
$232,328
Net Assets
$4,503,382
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $317,031
24.6%
Program Services $798,340
61.9%
Investment Income $583
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $173,094
13.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $393,763
37.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,505,758
Total Liabilities $2,376
Net Assets $4,503,382
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kristi Entzi (President) $0 $0 $0
Hildy Oberlander (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
V J Spaedy (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Bieber (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,370,237
Expenses
$1,002,857
Net Income
$367,380
Net Assets
$4,099,619
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $607,302
44.3%
Program Services $606,690
44.3%
Investment Income $394
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,300
0.2%
Net Inventory Sales $152,551
11.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $385,840
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,101,093
Total Liabilities $1,474
Net Assets $4,099,619

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$988,080
Expenses
$905,079
Net Income
$83,001
Net Assets
$3,723,993
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,813
38.7%
Program Services $509,595
51.6%
Investment Income $609
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $95,063
9.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $351,736
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,764,476
Total Liabilities $40,483
Net Assets $3,723,993

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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