Civic Intelligence

Omaha Zoo Foundation

EIN 36-3297716 • 501(c)3 • Omaha, NE

Profile

Founded in 1984, the omaha zoo foundation supports the mission, research and programs benefitting omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium. To ensure a growing, vibrant zoo for future generations, it is our priority to build a solid philanthropic foundation for omaha'scommunity treasure.

3701 South 10th StreetOmaha, NE 68107-2200

www.omahazoofoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

8th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

56th percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

74th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 74% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

2.6%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $100M-$250M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Up

$185,760,101

Up $9,360,175 (+5.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$600,386

Up $6,733 (+1.1%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$185,159,715

Up $9,353,442 (+5.3%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue8th percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Down

$26,326,840

Down $5,579,064 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$24,708,993

Up $13,847,072 (+127%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$1,617,847

Down $19,426,136 (-92%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth74th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200M$150M$100M$50M$0Assets 2015: $195,793,567Liabilities 2015: $470,748Net Assets 2015: $195,322,8192015Assets 2019: $174,016,826Liabilities 2019: $1,306,130Net Assets 2019: $172,710,6962019Assets 2020: $154,960,524Liabilities 2020: $1,541,162Net Assets 2020: $153,419,3622020Assets 2021: $158,676,876Liabilities 2021: $1,938,811Net Assets 2021: $156,738,0652021Assets 2022: $145,072,070Liabilities 2022: $971,408Net Assets 2022: $144,100,6622022Assets 2023: $176,399,926Liabilities 2023: $593,653Net Assets 2023: $175,806,2732023Assets 2024: $185,760,101Liabilities 2024: $600,386Net Assets 2024: $185,159,7152024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$185,760,101
Liabilities$600,386
Net Assets$185,159,715
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth36th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100M$50M$0-$50MRevenue 2015: $53,585,594Expenses 2015: $53,820,690Net Income 2015: -$235,0962015Revenue 2019: $63,534,749Expenses 2019: $34,539,812Net Income 2019: $28,994,9372019Revenue 2020: $19,596,567Expenses 2020: $47,421,639Net Income 2020: -$27,825,0722020Revenue 2021: $25,199,115Expenses 2021: $21,920,907Net Income 2021: $3,278,2082021Revenue 2022: $25,005,850Expenses 2022: $21,713,185Net Income 2022: $3,292,6652022Revenue 2023: $31,905,904Expenses 2023: $10,861,921Net Income 2023: $21,043,9832023Revenue 2024: $26,326,840Expenses 2024: $24,708,993Net Income 2024: $1,617,8472024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$26,326,840
Expenses$24,708,993
Net Income$1,617,847
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$185,760,101
Liabilities
$600,386
Net assets
$185,159,715
Revenue
$26,326,840
Expenses
$24,708,993
Net income
$1,617,847
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$186$0.60$185$26.3$24.7$1.62
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$176$0.59$176$31.9$10.9$21.0
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$145$0.97$144$25.0$21.7$3.29
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$159$1.94$157$25.2$21.9$3.28
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$155$1.54$153$19.6$47.4$27.8
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$174$1.31$173$63.5$34.5$29.0
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$196$0.47$195$53.6$53.8$0.24
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$43,240,306
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Founded in 1984, the omaha zoo foundation supports the mission, research and programs benefitting omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium. To ensure a growing, vibrant zoo for future generations, it is our priority to build a solid philanthropic foundation for omaha'scommunity treasure.

Support the mission, research and programs benefitting omaha's henry doorly zoo and aquarium.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$118,908,356$130,950,336▲ $12,041,980
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$16,646,801$22,456,067▲ $5,809,266
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$21,610,384$21,541,882▼ $68,502
Pledges and Grants Receivable$15,983,521$9,576,301▼ $6,407,220
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,804,861$768,183▼ $2,036,678
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$4,133$4,334▲ $201
Total Assets$176,399,926$185,760,101▲ $9,360,175
Other Assets Total$441,870$462,998▲ $21,128
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$381,479$376,087▼ $5,392
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$212,174$224,299▲ $12,125
Total Liabilities$593,653$600,386▲ $6,733
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$124,625,821$137,395,318▲ $12,769,497
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$51,180,452$47,764,397▼ $3,416,055
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$175,806,273$185,159,715▲ $9,353,442
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$176,399,926$185,760,101▲ $9,360,175

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$16,070,607-$16,070,607
Buildings$5,150,888$4,968,208$10,119,096
Equipment$320,387$75,837$396,224

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2024$69,805,983$303,920▲ $9,393,060-$77,999,270
2023$61,645,086$56,484▲ $9,867,615-$69,805,983
2022$72,710,533$59,457▼ $8,476,995-$61,645,086
2021$64,492,345$62,586▲ $9,667,731-$72,710,533
2020$58,945,716$65,880▲ $7,046,866-$64,492,345
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tina ChericaPresident & CEOFT$306,899$124,812$431,711
Dr Lee G SimmonsVP of Donor RelationsFT$342,786$17,140$359,926
Kiley ThieleVP of DevelopmentFT$160,304$28,038$188,342

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mogens C BayChairman
Calvin SissonVice Chair
Michael R MccarthyDirector
Howard L HawksDirector (thru 12/6/2024)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Agent Branding INCAdvertising701 O STREET STE 500, Lincoln, NE 68508$298,131
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$18,853,240
Program Service Revenue
$238,201
Investment Income
$7,235,399
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$16,790,503
Change in Net Assets
$1,617,847

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded24,222$1,977,178Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions24,222$1,977,178-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$26,326,840
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$7,735,595
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$34,062,435
Total Revenue per Form 990
$26,326,840
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$20,751,271
Other Expenses$2,390,393
Total Fundraising Expense$2,156,626
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,567,329
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$20,751,271--$20,751,271
Other Salaries and Wages-$253,117$708,826$961,943
Depreciation Depletion$542,284--$542,284
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$86,342$345,369$431,711
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$396,997-$396,997
Advertising--$343,802$343,802
All Other Expenses$61,675$34,382$12,759$108,816
Other Expenses-$96,536$322,444$96,536
Other Employee Benefits-$45,689$41,523$87,212
Payroll Taxes-$25,969$47,031$73,000
Fees for Services Accounting-$49,317-$49,317
Office Expenses-$36,700-$36,700
Fees for Services Management-$26,300-$26,300
Pension Plan Contributions-$8,317$5,146$13,463
Fees for Services Legal-$4,701$4,701$9,402
Insurance-$4,216-$4,216
Occupancy-$2,700-$2,700
Total Functional Expenses$21,355,230$1,197,137$2,156,626$24,708,993

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$24,708,993
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$24,708,993
Total Expenses per Form 990$24,708,993
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Omaha Zoological SocietyOmaha, NE501(c)(3)General Support$20,751,271
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liabilities$376,087
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The omaha zoological society provides management services to the foundation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A complete copy of the return is emailed to all board members for review and comment prior to the return being filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Annually, the policy is reviewed and all officers, directors, trustees and key employees are required to complete a disclosure form.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“Annually, the executive director (ed) meets with board chairman to review the ed's compensation. Items reviewed in the meeting are the achievement of individual and organizational goals, as well as comparability data sourced from third parties, such as guidestar's nonprofit compensation report. The review and compensation adjustments are documented in a letter signed by the board chairman.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Omaha Zoo Foundation
EIN
36-3297716
Phone
4027338401
Address
3701 SOUTH 10TH STREET, OMAHA, NE 68107-2200

Signing Officer

Name
Kiley J Thiele
Title
President and CEO
Phone
4027338401
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kiley J Thiele
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Ne
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
12
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Kpmg Llp
Address
1212 NORTH 96TH STREET SUITE 300, OMAHA, NE 68114
Preparer
Holly Moen
Phone
4023481450
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART V, LINE 4:

“The omaha zoo foundation holds endowment funds for the support of omaha zoological society's mission and programs. The endowments provide annual operating support to the society for the building and maintenance of zoological and botanical exhibits as well as the associated research, conservation, and educational programs.”

PART X, LINE 2:

“The foundation has been recognized as a not-for-profit corporation by the internal revenue service as described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code) and is exempt from federal income taxes on related income pursuant to section 501(a) of the code. The foundation applies the provisions of financial accounting standards board (fasb) interpretation no. 48, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, included in accounting standard codification (asc) subtopic 740-10, income taxes overall. Fin 48 provides specific guidance on how to address uncertainty in accounting for income tax assets and liabilities, prescribing recognition thresholds and measurement attributes. At december 31, 2024, the foundation had no uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION HOLDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS FOR THE SUPPORT OF OMAHA ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY'S MISSION AND PROGRAMS. THE ENDOWMENTS PROVIDE ANNUAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE SOCIETY FOR THE BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE OF ZOOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL EXHIBITS AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATED RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE FOUNDATION HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. THE FOUNDATION APPLIES THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) INTERPRETATION NO. 48, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, INCLUDED IN ACCOUNTING STANDARD CODIFICATION (ASC) SUBTOPIC 740-10, INCOME TAXES OVERALL. FIN 48 PROVIDES SPECIFIC GUIDANCE ON HOW TO ADDRESS UNCERTAINTY IN ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, PRESCRIBING RECOGNITION THRESHOLDS AND MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTES. AT DECEMBER 31, 2024, THE FOUNDATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS.
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