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Potter Park Zoological Society

  • Lansing, MI
  • Tax-exempt since Aug. 1977
  • EIN: 38-2153808

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
$2.01M (2023)

Expenses
$3.38M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.18M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$248k (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
$2,007,239
Expenses
$3,377,734
Net Income
-$1,370,495
Net Assets
$2,930,295
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,717,076
85.5%
Program Services $202,299
10.1%
Investment Income $12,485
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $18,489
0.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $56,890
2.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,390
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $520,715
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,178,579
Total Liabilities $248,284
Net Assets $2,930,295
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $92,131 $0 $30,258
Julie Pingston (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aaron L Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karlene Belyea (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Wicksall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roxanne Truhn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gabe Rodriguez Garriga (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kieran Marion (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 29, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,479,418
Expenses
$1,090,545
Net Income
$3,388,873
Net Assets
$4,299,216
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,219,313
94.2%
Program Services $158,463
3.5%
Investment Income $1,117
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $64,152
1.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $36,373
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,024
9.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $431,748
39.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,469,881
Total Liabilities $170,665
Net Assets $4,299,216
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $84,016 $0 $23,007
Julie Pingston (Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aaron L Davis (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Wicksall (Director) $0 $0 $0
Roxanne Truhn (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karlene Belyea (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 21, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,629,030
Expenses
$918,392
Net Income
$710,638
Net Assets
$910,343
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,251,565
76.8%
Program Services $212,912
13.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $39,457
2.4%
Net Fundraising $125,096
7.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,665
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $397,753
43.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,083,913
Total Liabilities $173,570
Net Assets $910,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $90,000 $0 $12,665
Julie Pingston (Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Schor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Justin King (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aaron L Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Wicksall (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$790,045
Expenses
$715,434
Net Income
$74,611
Net Assets
$199,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $626,048
79.2%
Program Services $66,971
8.5%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $2,719
0.3%
Net Fundraising $94,307
11.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $95,524
13.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $287,291
40.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $330,458
Total Liabilities $130,753
Net Assets $199,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $75,944 $0 $19,580
Julie Pingston (Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Erin Schor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Justin King (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aaron L Davis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Gielczyk (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 2, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,106,458
Expenses
$1,090,679
Net Income
$15,779
Net Assets
$125,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $463,024
41.8%
Program Services $462,999
41.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $63,137
5.7%
Net Fundraising $117,298
10.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,844
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $404,478
37.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,567
Total Liabilities $177,473
Net Assets $125,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $84,148 $0 $20,696
Julie Pingston (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Justin King (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Erin Schor (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aaron L Davis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 22, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$913,598
Expenses
$1,100,622
Net Income
-$187,024
Net Assets
$109,315
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $365,965
40.1%
Program Services $389,481
42.6%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $158,121
17.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $102,567
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $369,410
33.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,517
Total Liabilities $172,202
Net Assets $109,315
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Hall (Executive Director) $84,504 $0 $18,063
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Webster (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin King (Director (Began 4/26/18)) $0 $0 $0
Julie Pingston (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aaron Davis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$880,237
Expenses
$955,232
Net Income
-$74,995
Net Assets
$296,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $259,173
29.4%
Program Services $353,474
40.2%
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $266,242
30.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,311
0.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,442
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $404,787
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $413,852
Total Liabilities $117,513
Net Assets $296,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Amy Morris Hall (Executive Di) $85,442 $0 $16,900
Aaron Davis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 21, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,698,379
Expenses
$1,454,446
Net Income
$243,933
Net Assets
$371,334
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $641,488
37.8%
Program Services $430,362
25.3%
Investment Income $39
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $217,964
12.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $267,527
15.8%
Other Revenue $140,999
8.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $183,094
12.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $649,942
44.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $493,285
Total Liabilities $121,951
Net Assets $371,334
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Wingeier (Executive Director) $37,363 $0 $0
Sherrie Graham (Executive Director) $31,765 $18,810 $6,143
Amy Morris (Executive Director) $16,538 $0 $4,424
Aaron Davis (Chair) $0 $0 $0
George Berghorn (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Drew Milam (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,455,033
Expenses
$1,361,366
Net Income
$93,667
Net Assets
$250,151
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $451,211
31.0%
Program Services $419,163
28.8%
Investment Income $41
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $173,939
12.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $269,679
18.5%
Other Revenue $141,000
9.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $94,338
6.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $715,980
52.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $578,514
Total Liabilities $328,363
Net Assets $250,151
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherrie Graham (Executive Director) $79,594 $48,931 $14,744
Anne Marie Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ralph Hansen (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel Halfmann (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Lee Parkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Fountain (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 1, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,442,822
Expenses
$1,323,879
Net Income
$118,943
Net Assets
$156,484
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $454,177
31.5%
Program Services $451,312
31.3%
Investment Income $111
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $141,498
9.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $264,744
18.3%
Other Revenue $130,980
9.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $93,603
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $602,531
45.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $466,592
Total Liabilities $310,108
Net Assets $156,484
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherrie Graham (Executive Director) $79,160 $47,265 $14,443
Anne Marie Nelson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ralph Hansen (President) $0 $0 $0
Amy Morris (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kristen Lee Parkin (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 1, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,237,262
Expenses
$1,265,243
Net Income
-$27,981
Net Assets
$37,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $371,150
30.0%
Program Services $295,534
23.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $95,134
7.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $344,444
27.8%
Other Revenue $131,000
10.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $84,601
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $593,353
46.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,571
Total Liabilities $118,030
Net Assets $37,541

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$975,476
Expenses
$1,312,749
Net Income
-$337,273
Net Assets
$65,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $366,059
37.5%
Program Services $192,677
19.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $79,955
8.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $234,785
24.1%
Other Revenue $102,000
10.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,552
9.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $577,434
44.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $184,198
Total Liabilities $118,676
Net Assets $65,522

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$762,832
Expenses
$1,104,678
Net Income
-$341,846
Net Assets
$402,795
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $253,030
33.2%
Program Services $324,885
42.6%
Investment Income $3,008
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,707
2.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $164,202
21.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,458
9.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $402,364
36.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $444,764
Total Liabilities $41,969
Net Assets $402,795

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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

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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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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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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990

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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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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