Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc
Potawatomi zoological society, inc. (the society) is an indiana nonprofit corporation whose primary mission is to assist and advise the city of south bend, indiana (the city) by …
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One of the oldest zoos in Indiana, Potawatomi Zoo features around 500 animals, with fun activities for everyone! Memberships also make for a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion.
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Mission
Potawatomi zoological society, inc. (the society) is an indiana nonprofit corporation whose primary mission is to assist and advise the city of south bend, indiana (the city) by acting as representatives of the community, and to provide funding with fiduciary responsibility for the south bend potawatomi park zoo (the zoo) in areas that promote excellence in education, conservation and improved animal quality of life. The zoo is recognized as a vital cultural and recreational community asset and wish to enhance the zoo's contributions to the community in the areas of recreation, education and conservation. The society is committed to the ongoing development, support and enrichment of the zoo and share the goal of providing a top flight zoo for a city the size of south bend, for its citizens of its neighbor communities, and for visitors to the south bend area. The society is organized to solicit, collect, and provide funds for securing and maintaining animals and facilities for the city
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1971, it predates 90% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPotawatomi Zoological Society Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in South Bend, IN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 351183974. 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 $8M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351183974. 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.
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is located in South Bend, IN, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.
Based on official tax filings, Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 54% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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.
Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc. 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, Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc 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 54% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
One of the oldest zoos in Indiana, Potawatomi Zoo features around 500 animals, with fun activities for everyone! Memberships also make for a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion. Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1971.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 54% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 351183974, 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
5 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
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POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (23)
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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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 63 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 · 1971
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc
- What is Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc?
- Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in South Bend, United States. One of the oldest zoos in Indiana, Potawatomi Zoo features around 500 animals, with fun activities for everyone! Memberships also make for a unique and thoughtful gift for any occasion.
- When was Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc founded?
- Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc was founded in 1971.
- Who leads Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc?
- Jason Schultz serves as President.
- Where is Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc located?
- Headquartered in South Bend, IN, United States.
- What is Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 54% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc trustworthy?
- Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc 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 Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351183974.
- What is Potawatomi Zoological Society Inc's website?
- http://www.potawatomizoo.org