Civic Intelligence

Cosley Foundation Inc

EIN 36-3461739 • 501(c)3 • Wheaton, IL

Profile

Mission: to create connections between people and animals that will inspire lifelong conservation of the natural world.vision: a world in which everyone has a meaningful connection to animals and nature.

102 East Wesley StreetWheaton, IL 60187

www.cosleyzoo.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

1.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-61%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M 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

76th percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

26th percentile

-5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$3,633,277

Up $504,803 (+16%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,313,132

Up $1,189,012 (+958%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$2,320,145

Down $684,209 (-23%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,118,766

Up $191,045 (+21%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,800,702

Up $1,273,539 (+242%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$681,936

Down $1,082,494 (-270%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2013: $510,235Liabilities 2013: $55,848Net Assets 2013: $454,3872013Assets 2014: $601,225Liabilities 2014: $16,445Net Assets 2014: $584,7802014Assets 2015: $705,981Liabilities 2015: $17,118Net Assets 2015: $688,8632015Assets 2016: $847,153Liabilities 2016: $269,445Net Assets 2016: $577,7082016Assets 2017: $841,673Liabilities 2017: $91,800Net Assets 2017: $749,8732017Assets 2018: $963,915Liabilities 2018: $110,110Net Assets 2018: $853,8052018Assets 2019: $1,126,528Liabilities 2019: $57,628Net Assets 2019: $1,068,9002019Assets 2020: $1,410,017Liabilities 2020: $43,940Net Assets 2020: $1,366,0772020Assets 2021: $1,841,795Liabilities 2021: $64,842Net Assets 2021: $1,776,9532021Assets 2022: $2,624,611Liabilities 2022: $50,687Net Assets 2022: $2,573,9242022Assets 2023: $3,128,474Liabilities 2023: $124,120Net Assets 2023: $3,004,3542023Assets 2024: $3,633,277Liabilities 2024: $1,313,132Net Assets 2024: $2,320,1452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,633,277
Liabilities$1,313,132
Net Assets$2,320,145

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2013: $336,728Expenses 2013: $250,643Net Income 2013: $86,0852013Revenue 2014: $342,437Expenses 2014: $212,044Net Income 2014: $130,3932014Revenue 2015: $386,407Expenses 2015: $282,324Net Income 2015: $104,0832015Revenue 2016: $378,629Expenses 2016: $489,784Net Income 2016: -$111,1552016Revenue 2017: $483,251Expenses 2017: $311,086Net Income 2017: $172,1652017Revenue 2018: $502,262Expenses 2018: $398,330Net Income 2018: $103,9322018Revenue 2019: $628,439Expenses 2019: $413,344Net Income 2019: $215,0952019Revenue 2020: $622,483Expenses 2020: $325,306Net Income 2020: $297,1772020Revenue 2021: $799,826Expenses 2021: $388,950Net Income 2021: $410,8762021Revenue 2022: $1,262,721Expenses 2022: $436,288Net Income 2022: $826,4332022Revenue 2023: $927,721Expenses 2023: $527,163Net Income 2023: $400,5582023Revenue 2024: $1,118,766Expenses 2024: $1,800,702Net Income 2024: -$681,9362024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,118,766
Expenses$1,800,702
Net Income-$681,936

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,576,350
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To promote understanding of the relationship among humans, animals and the environment through recreation, education and wildlife conservation.

SEE SCHEDULE O.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments Other Securities$1,510,871$1,930,703▲ $419,832
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,304,508$1,626,574▲ $322,066
Accounts Receivable$272,903$33,075▼ $239,828
Inventories for Sale or Use$24,406$26,897▲ $2,491
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$15,786$16,028▲ $242
Total Assets$3,128,474$3,633,277▲ $504,803
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$124,120$1,313,132▲ $1,189,012
Total Liabilities$124,120$1,313,132▲ $1,189,012
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,399,657$1,937,142▼ $462,515
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$604,697$383,003▼ $221,694
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,004,354$2,320,145▼ $684,209
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,128,474$3,633,277▲ $504,803

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Securities$1,930,703--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Matt SzafranskiPast President
Jennifer ClarkPresident
Ashley RabaticDirector
Jasmina HoscheitDirector
Julie MurphyDirector
Larry KmiecikDirector
Mike GustafsonDirector
Phyllis GeyerDirector
Rachel IttnerDirector
Sarah TraismanDirector
Susan VarcakDirector
Michael J BenardSecretary
Frank Moscardini JrTreasurer
Paul BeckerTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Mousseau Consulting GroupFundraising Consultant25W700 FLINT CREEK ROAD, Wheaton, IL 60189$117,058
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$795,913
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$115,541
Other Revenue
$207,312
All Other Contributions
$445,388
Change in Net Assets
$-681,936

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,118,766
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-2,273
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,116,493
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,118,766
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,343,455
Other Expenses$265,584
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$191,663
Total Fundraising Expense$91,102
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,338,455--$1,338,455
Other Salaries and Wages$20,659$82,634$88,370$191,663
Fees for Services Legal-$41,830-$41,830
Office Expenses$1,088$16,492-$17,580
Other Expenses$17,770$7,955-$7,955
All Other Expenses$404$6,798-$7,202
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,200-$7,200
Grants to Domestic Individuals$5,000--$5,000
Insurance--$2,732$2,732
Total Functional Expenses$1,500,434$209,166$91,102$1,800,702

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,800,702
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,800,702
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,800,702
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Wheaton Park DistrictWheaton, IL-Provide for Completion of Major Improvements, Additions, and General Financial Support to the Cosley Zoo$1,338,455
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$422,532
Fundraising Direct Expenses$358,212
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Christmas Sales$287,351$281,710$168,997$112,713
Cosley Gala$208,004$31,500$90,916$-59,416
Total Events$678,441$422,532$358,212$64,320
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
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
No
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
No

Governance Explanations

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

Management was provided a copy of the form 990 for their review prior to filing.

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

The organization conducts regular periodic reviews to ensure that the officers and directors adhere to the policy, and take disciplinary action as required.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The foundation makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon written request. The foundation also makes its form 990 available to the public on guidestar.org.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cosley Foundation Inc
EIN
36-3461739
Phone
6306654710
Address
102 EAST WESLEY STREET, WHEATON, IL 60187

Signing Officer

Name
Michael J Benard
Title
Secretary
Phone
6306654710
Signed
2025-08-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Benard
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
0
Volunteers
98

Preparer

Firm
Selden Fox Ltd
Address
ONE PARKVIEW PLAZA SUITE 710, OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181
Preparer
John T Wojcik
Phone
6309541400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990 Part I Line 1

The cosley foundation engages in fundraising activities to benefit the cosley zoo, an aza-accredited small zoo wholly owned and operated by the wheaton park district in wheaton, il. The foundation raises funds via donor development of individuals and foundations, and also holds community-centric events such as christmas tree sales,a 5k/10k run for the animals, the mike williams cosley classic golf tournament, and fall pumpkin sales. The cosley foundation board is comprised of volunteer board members who serve as advocates for the cosley zoo within the dupage county community (chicago suburbs); board members also provide fiscally sound strategic counsel pertaining to the zoo's capital development and other policies and programs. The cosley foundation wholly supports the cosley zoo's mission: to create connections between people and animals that will inspire lifelong conservation of the natural world. The zoo pursues its mission via world-class animal welfare, science-based conservation initiatives, and educational programming that has an impact on thousands of people each year.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The board of directors appoints the independent auditors and reviews the results of the audit.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE FOUNDATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DONOR'S WISHES, IS PROVIDING ONE SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION.
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT HAD A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE COSLEY FOUNDATION INVESTMENT POLICIES AND IN DIRECTING ITS USE OF INCOME AND ASSETS AT ALL TIMES DURING THE TAX YEAR DUE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DISTRICT BEING A FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER. THIS ARRANGEMENT IS SET FORTH IN THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS WHICH FACILITATE AN ONGOING, CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1THE COSLEY FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO WHICH IS A FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt2THE COSLEY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT, A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, BY ENGAGING IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT. FUNDS RAISED ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO, A FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT, THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt3THE COSLEY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO'S MISSION: TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT WILL INSPRIE LIFELONG CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. IF THE FOUNDATION DID NOT EXIST TO PROVIDE THIS SUPPORT, THE COSLEY ZOO WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE AS A WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ENTITY, BUT IT WOULD FACE GREATER CHALLENGES IN ANNUAL OPERATING FINANCES, AND WOULD BE UNABLE TO INVEST IN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE SAME LEVEL AS IT DOES WITH THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION IS A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT. GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN RECOGNITION OF ITS PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS.
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