Nonprofit · EIN 48-0830046
FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO
Tax-exempt · GARDEN CITY, KS 67846
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $283,579 | $376,787 | -$93,208 | $297,512 | $387 | $297,125 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $298,716 | $402,274 | -$103,558 | $392,642 | $2,309 | $390,333 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,986
- Membership dues
- $31,409
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $406
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,148
- Net income from fundraising events
- $21,174
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $76,361
- Other revenue
- $129,187
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $68,959
- Other salaries and wages
- $68,424
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $146,732
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,943
- Occupancy
- $1,566
- Depreciation
- $4,347
- Program services (functional)
- $288,588
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,322
- Fundraising (functional)
- $24,877
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $392,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $297,512
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $387
- Net assets, end of year
- $297,125
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $48,283
- Publicly traded securities
- $44,603
- Gross unrelated business income
- $76,361
- Gross receipts
- $353,920
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 106
- Year formed
- 1975
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $52,303 | $10,979 |
| MATTHEW FIELDS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEENA MCKINLEY GOSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SCHWAB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY HOMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAUNTE THOMPSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SCHMALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CW HARPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLA RODENBUR | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JESSICA NORTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $51,768 | $11,387 |
| MATTHEW FIELDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KRYSTAL RICHARDSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA SCHWAB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT TOMLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY HOMM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN WATKINS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA BOALDIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CW HARPER | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY MAIN DDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA MOTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GAYLA RODENBUR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA SAUNDERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL SCHMALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1638, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846-1638
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TRACEY HOMM, PO BOX 1638, GARDEN CITY, KS 67846
- Signed the 990
- TRACEY HOMM, TREASURER
- Phone
- (620) 276-6243
- Website
- WWW.FOLRZ.COM
- Return prepared by
- LEWIS HOOPER & DICK LLC
Mission
THE MISSION FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION WAS FORMED IS TO PROVIDE A NONPROFIT, MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENCOURAGING AND AIDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO AS AN EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL CENTER. THE CORPORATION SHALL BE A CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION.
Program accomplishments
- OPERATION OF GIFT SHOP AT LEE RICHARDSON ZOOExpenses $101,873
- PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT LEE RICHARDSON ZOOExpenses $130,068
- HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS FOR BIG HORN SHEEP & EAGLEExpenses $24,226
- Expenses $32,421
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0830046
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $297,512
- Income (IRS master file)
- $353,920
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $283,579 | $376,787 | $297,512 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $298,716 | $402,274 | $392,642 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $283,513 | $281,483 | $498,344 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-0830046).
Questions about FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO is 48-0830046.
- Is FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TRACEY HOMM.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,303 (JESSICA NORTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF LEE RICHARDSON ZOO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $283,579, expenses of $376,787 and total assets of $297,512 at year end.
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