Mission
SUPPORT THE OPERATION OF THE DICKERSON PARK ZOO INCLUDING CARING FOR ANIMALS, CONSTRUCTING NEW EXHIBITS AND PROVIDING FUN, MEANINGFUL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES.
Public Charity
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF SPRINGFIELD MO INC
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO OF SPRINGFIELD MO INC is a Public Charity headquartered in SPRINGFIELD, MO. Financial data from the 2024 filing: $2.4M revenue, $2.3M expenses, $1.6M total assets. 11 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $503K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 237096596
SPRINGFIELD, MO
Zoos & Aquariums
NTEE: D50
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.4M
Total Expenses$2.3M
Total Assets$1.6M
Grant Records11
Funding Total$503K
Filing Years2019–2024
Where $100 goes at Friends of the Zoo of Springfield Mo Inc
How Friends of the Zoo of Springfield Mo Inc divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$70
Programs
the work itself
$21
Management
running the organization
$9
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $70 for programs
$70
Operation of zoo including exhibits of animals, operations of concession stands for patrons, conducting tours, lectures and presentations relating to wildlife and participation in species survival plans that…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SPECIFIC PROGRAM
$33,951
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$20,000
SPECIFIC PROGRAM
$123,712
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$10,000
SPECIFIC PROGRAM
$45,000
Showing up to 5 of 11 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT
Adam Reichert
DIRECTOR
Alexandra Henson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Allyson Tuckness
DIRECTOR
Amanda Kastler
DIRECTOR
Bryan Simpson Resigned
DIRECTOR
Buddy Coutler
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.4M | $2.3M | $1.6M |
| 2023 | $2.1M | $2.3M | $1.5M |
| 2022 | $2.4M | $2.2M | $1.6M |
| 2020 | $1.3M | $1.4M | $1.2M |
| 2019 | $1.6M | $1.5M | $1.0M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $1.6M to $2.4M (+55%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.