Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc
Support the operation of the dickerson park zoo including caring for animals, constructing new exhibits and providing fun, meaningful education experiences.
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,451
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,226
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,226
- Total assets
- $1,632,060
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zoo Conservation Outreach Group ($22K). Together the top 2 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $61K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Conservation Outreach Group Silver Spring, MD | Wildlife Conservation | $22,000 |
| Dickerson Park Zoo Springfield, MO | Program Support | $12,451 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,632,060 | $2,436,476 | $2,341,504 | $34,451 | 2 | $10,931 |
| 2023 | $1,504,103 | $2,148,375 | $2,309,161 | $24,960 | 2 | $15,133 |
| 2022 | $1,626,292 | $2,419,573 | $2,237,890 | $51,028 | 3 | $14,644 |
| 2021 | $1,740,503 | $2,405,857 | $1,875,522 | $61,265 | 3 | $43,350 |
| 2020 | $1,168,072 | $1,310,983 | $1,411,333 | $26,472 | 2 | $924 |
About Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Springfield, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc is led by Allyson Tuckness, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 20 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allyson Tuckness
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $85K (2024)
Adam Reichert
President
Development → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Laurie
Nominating Chair
Director → Special Even, 2023
Special Even → Nominating Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Guy C. Mace
Developement Chair
Director → Developement Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Alloway
Governance Chair
Director → Governance Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jared Doty
Director
President → Past President, 2023
Past President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Crocker
Zoo Director
Executive Di → Zoo Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toni Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wente
Director
Director → Governance C, 2022
Governance C → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Buddy Coutler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee McLean
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Henson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Kastler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackson Thompson
Zoo Director
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Swisshelm
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kylie Jackson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlee Brown
Secretary
Nominating C → Development, 2023
Development → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Hamra
Vice President
Special Even → Nominating C, 2023
Nominating C → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Ausburn
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yulia Whittington
Staff Liason & Employee Morale
Director → Staff Liason & Employee Morale, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Bryan Simpson (2023–2024) — Director · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Mark Gelner (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Marshall Kine (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Misty Delong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Grant Rahmeyer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lisa Holt (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Gilardi (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Travis Tindall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nick Burlison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bart Tacke (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $85K, to Allyson Tuckness (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc
How much does Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc give each year?
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc gave $34K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc?
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc?
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Springfield, MO. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc operate?
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Maryland, Missouri.
What is Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Zoo of Springfield MO Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7096596. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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