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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1094494

FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO

Tax-exempt · BATON ROUGE, LA 70807

Financials

$703K$677K2023$520K$446K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$520,248$445,610$74,638$354,852$31$354,821
December 31, 2023990$702,611$677,071$25,540$273,664$873$272,791
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$423,749
of which government grants
$225,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,952
Net gain from sales of assets
-$3,173
Net income from fundraising events
$91,547
Other revenue
$91,547

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,000
Other salaries and wages
$290,179
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$341,448
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,600
Travel
$50
Program services (functional)
$356,132
Management and general (functional)
$89,478

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$273,664
Total assets, end of year
$354,852
Total liabilities, end of year
$31
Net assets, end of year
$354,821
Net assets without donor restrictions
$348,821
Net assets with donor restrictions
$6,000
Gross receipts
$669,760
Employees
4
Volunteers
1,793
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
LA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RHONDA RUFFINOEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$106,207
CRAIG BROOMESECRETARY/TREASURER - INCOMING PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TREY ROBERTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GORDY RUSHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MONIQUE FONDREN CAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BLAINE GRIMESMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BRAD BOUDREAUXPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NORISHA KIRTS GLOVERMEMBER- PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RALPH NEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY LOU POTTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELLEN DIEDRICHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JIM FLESHMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CRAIG BROOMEMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
TREY ROBERTSMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MARY LOU POTTERMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GORDY RUSHMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MONIQUE FONDREN CAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BLAINE GRIMESSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BRAD BOUDREAUXVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
NORISHA KIRTS GLOVERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RALPH NEYIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3601 THOMAS RD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70807-1672
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RHONDA RUFFINO, 3601 THOMAS ROAD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70807
Signed the 990
RHONDA RUFFINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(225) 775-3877
Return prepared by
EAG GULF COAST LLC

Mission

TO SUPPORT BREC'S BATON ROUGE ZOO

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FUNDS THREE KEY POSITIONS FOR THE ZOO: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING, & PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP & EVENTS COORDINATOR, INCLUDING MEMBERSHIPS AND CONFERENCES. PROVIDES FUNDS FOR ZOO STAFF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING MEMBERSHIPS AND CONFERENCES.
    Expenses $290,230 · grants $5,000 · revenue $525
  • SUPPORTS BREC'S BATON ROUGE ZOO BY SOLICITING FUNDS FOR ANIMAL EXHIBITS AND MAKING DONATIONS IN THE ZOO'S NAME TO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST THE ZOO IN MAINTAINING ITS ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA).
    Expenses $65,902

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1094494
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
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D115)
Assets (IRS master file)
$354,852
Income (IRS master file)
$669,760

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$520,248$445,610$354,852XML
990December 2023$702,611$677,071$273,664XML
990December 2022$394,819$505,121$241,446IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 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 72-1094494).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO is 72-1094494.
Is FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE 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 THE BATON ROUGE 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 THE BATON ROUGE 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 THE BATON ROUGE ZOO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RHONDA RUFFINO.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,207 (RHONDA RUFFINO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BATON ROUGE ZOO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $520,248, expenses of $445,610 and total assets of $354,852 at year end.

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