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$400,000The amount theZoo’s net income haspositively increasedover the past threeyears.24%Increase inmembership revenues.26%Increase in operatingincome (vendingmachines, admissions,etc.).Fiscal Year 2005-06 SummaryFiscal Year2003-042004-052005-06IncomeExpensesIncomeExpensesIncomeExpensesIncome vs ExpenseAnnual Comparison$3,072,802$3,431,526$3,557,084$3,722,798$3,825,197$3,805,092On July 1, 2003 the City of Des Moines and the BlankPark Zoo Foundation entered into a 28E agreement tohave the Foundation assume operating responsibilities.The Zoo’s income has consistently increased over thepast three years.Net Operating IncomeAnnual ComparisonFiscal Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06- 358,724- 165,714When the foundation assumed operating responsibilityover three years ago, the Zoo’s net operating incomeshowed a loss of nearly half a million dollars. At the endof Fiscal Year 2005-06 a positive net swing of $400,000brought the total net income to $20,105.“We want to be the fiscal model of how a nonprofit should be run.”20,105- Rusty Goode, Chair Blank Park Zoo Foundation31%Increase in overallincome.Fiscal Year2003-04Endowment FundAnnual Comparison$3,617,349Programs 80.3%ExpenseBreakdownAdministrative 14.3%Fundraising 5.3%97¢of every dollar raisedis used for animal,education andconservation programs.2004-052005-06$8,856,470$11,451,880The creation of the endowment fund has proven itself ahuge asset to the Zoo’s ability to reduce its dependanceon tax support.For every dollar raised, all but 3¢ is used for animal care,conservation efforts and other programs that directlysupport the Zoo’s mission.Charity Navigator® gives Blank Park Zoo a fourstarefficiency rating, the highest possible.“A major goal of the foundation is to reduce ourdependence on tax support. One way to do this is tofind support from the residents of Iowa.”- Scott Ivers, Treasurer Blank Park Zoo Foundation14
How To Help The Zoo . . .Come See UsWith every visit you arehelping to support oureducation, conservationand animal care programs.VolunteerMeet new people, learnnew things and have agreat time helping the Zoo.Rewarding opportunitiesare available in many areas,including animal care,education, horticulture andspecial events.Be a MemberYour membership helpsconserve wildlife, fundsour operations andencourages communitysupport.Mark YourTerritoryCreate a fund in honorof someone you admireor want to remember.Sponsor an exhibit, aspecial program or a Zoobench.Explore Corporate SponsorshipCorporate sponsorship opportunities are available forexhibits, programs, special events and more. If yourcompany has an employee matching gift program, letthem know about the Zoo.Make aDonationMake a tax-deductibledonation today. The Zoois a 501(c)3, making mostdonations tax deductible.Adopt anAnimalHave the satisfaction ofcaring for an endangeredanimal without doing allthe work. Your adoptionsponsorship helps a specialmember of our animalfamily.Leave a LegacyParticipate inProgramsLearn about animals andconservation throughprograms for adults andchildren of all ages.Invest in ourEndowmentFundHelp secure our successwith a tax deductibledonation to theEndowment Fund.Give to the Blank Park Zoo without affecting yourcashflow during your lifetime. You can provide now for afuture gift to the Zoo by including a bequest provision inyour estate planning.“Establishing aprivate/publicpartnershipdetermined theZoo’s success.Working withthe City ofDes Moines hasbeen a positiveexperience.”- Terry Rich,CEO Blank ParkZoo FoundationThe City ofDes Moines’ generalfund and hotel/moteltax support went froma high of $610,000 inFiscal Year 2000 to$390,000 in FiscalYear 2004.And Reach Your GoalsGift of Cashor StockGift ofPersonal PropertyWill orLiving TrustIn 2005 the ZooFoundation extendedtheir managementagreement with theCity of Des Moines.Your GoalReduce income taxesReduce estate taxesReduce capital gains taxesDonation AssetsOver $100,000Less than $100,000CashAppreciated securitiesReal EstateSecond ResidenceArt, antiques, collectiblesFamily BusinessYou areAround 70 or olderAround 70 or younger15
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