Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc
To promote the welfare and continued improvement of the hutchinson zoo as a cultural, educational, and recreational asset to the city of hutchinson, ks.
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $184,929
- +37.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $130,138
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $156
- -56.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $79,836
- -61.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, KS | Bison Experience | $107,950 |
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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 | $184,929 | $130,138 | $79,836 | — | — | $156 |
| 2023 | $134,184 | $210,745 | $209,062 | $107,950 | 1 | $362 |
| 2022 | $133,159 | $149,860 | $245,104 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $229,213 | $111,251 | $83,913 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $201,586 | $87,066 | $68,028 | — | — | — |
About Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc
Based on IRS filings
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hutchinson, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $185K in total assets. Net investment income was $156.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc is led by Scott Conklin Jr., President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Conklin Jr.
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madison Trotter
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Emel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Shannon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Whitley
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Zecha
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heath Hensley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Depew
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Best
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Swearer
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonna Jenkins
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carissa Jackson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Sarah Rodriguez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Iseman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Holly Duskin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patti Schmidtberger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sharon Johnson (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Carissa Iseman (2021) — President
- Former: Holly Reith (2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mantz (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elaina Goldsmith (2020) — Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc
How large is Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc?
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc reported $185K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $130K.
What is Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc?
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Hutchinson, KS. It holds $185K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc operate?
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc's EIN?
Hutchinson Friends of the Zoo Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1015493. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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