Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo
The kansas city zoo & aquarium, with its world-class animal habitats and exceptional programs, attracts visitors from around the world and families from close to home.
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With more than 1700 animals and over 200 acres, the Zoo is the most affordable fun in Kansas City. Plan your visit today!
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Mission
The kansas city zoo & aquarium, with its world-class animal habitats and exceptional programs, attracts visitors from around the world and families from close to home.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFriends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1959 and has been operating for 67 years. Its EIN is 436048888. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 436048888. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1959 and has been active for 67 years.
Based on official tax filings, Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo has $54M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $54M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
With more than 1700 animals and over 200 acres, the Zoo is the most affordable fun in Kansas City. Plan your visit today! Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1959.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $54M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 436048888, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FRIENDS OF THE ZOO INC OF KANSAS CITY MO is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 162 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1959
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo
- What is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo?
- Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kansas City, United States. With more than 1700 animals and over 200 acres, the Zoo is the most affordable fun in Kansas City. Plan your visit today!
- When was Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo founded?
- Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo was founded in 1959.
- Who leads Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo?
- Linda Falk serves as Chief Operating Officer.
- Where is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo trustworthy?
- Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 436048888.
- What is Friends of the Zoo Inc of Kansas City Mo's website?
- http://www.kansascityzoo.org