Blank Park Zoo Foundation Inc.

“Prior to filing, the 990 was reviewed and approved by the organization's ceo, cfo, board treasurer and finance committee. A copy of form 990 was also provided to the board of directors for their review prior to filing with the irs.”

“Compliance of conflict of interest policy is regulated by the board. Members openly acknowledge potential conflicts. The board then discusses to determine whether conflict exists. If conflict is found, member abstains from decision making process involved (if any).”

“The ceo's compensation level is based on industry data both from other zoos and other non-profit organizations and ultimate approval by the board of directors. The annual compensation review process for other employees is based on merit. Annual formal reviews are conducted for each employee and rate changes are based respectively as compared to the organization's financial results.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.”

“Veterinary and laboratory: program service expenses 119,779. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 119,779. Bank charges: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 119,394. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 119,394. Contract labor: program service expenses 66,009. Management and general expenses 23,366. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 89,375. Uncollectible pledges: program service expenses 87,800. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 87,800. Protection and security: program service expenses 83,354. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 83,354. Membership expense: program service expenses 59,522. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,522. Educational programs: program service expenses 58,440. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 58,440. Telephone and internet: program service expenses 37,730. Management and general expenses 8,489. Fundraising expenses 943. Total expenses 47,162. Dues and subscriptions: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 43,550. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 43,550. Annual giving: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 38,229. Total expenses 38,229. Conservation support: program service expenses 22,115. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 22,115. Waste removal: program service expenses 15,326. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 15,326. Licenses and permits: program service expenses 11,671. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 11,671. Uniforms: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,437. Fundraising expenses 382. Total expenses 3,819. Miscellaneous operating expenses: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,112. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,112.”