Lake Area Zoological Society
To promote and stimulate interest in the bramble park zoo and support the zoos development and programs through fundraising, marketing and other initiatives designed to enhance the zoo experience.
Lake Area Zoological Society at a glance
In short: Lake Area Zoological Society gave $431K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $431K), mostly in South Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,432
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $431,432
- Median grant
- $431,432
- Total assets
- $2,000,216
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lake Area Zoological Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was City of Watertown ($431K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $431K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Watertown Watertown, SD | Wolf Exhibit Renovation | $431,432 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,000,216 | $463,463 | $592,900 | $431,432 | 1 | $119,524 |
| 2024 | $2,096,805 | $567,176 | $208,669 | — | — | $167,662 |
| 2023 | $1,750,709 | $440,801 | $305,178 | — | — | $19,803 |
| 2022 | $1,554,156 | $539,533 | $316,847 | — | — | $54,420 |
| 2021 | $1,493,238 | $503,623 | $356,638 | — | — | $68,199 |
| 2020 | $1,277,802 | $1,337,936 | $1,363,856 | — | — | $31,307 |
About Lake Area Zoological Society
Based on IRS filings
Lake Area Zoological Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Watertown, SD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $431K. Net investment income was $120K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lake Area Zoological Society is led by Andrea Hennen, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrea Hennen
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Alvine
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mei-Yao Louis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Terronez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Reeves
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salena Engels
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hageman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Munger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Morlock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Johnson
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Vener
Treasurersecretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rhonda Sederberg (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lake Area Zoological Society
How much does Lake Area Zoological Society give each year?
Lake Area Zoological Society gave $431K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lake Area Zoological Society?
Lake Area Zoological Society reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $463K.
What is Lake Area Zoological Society?
Lake Area Zoological Society is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Watertown, SD. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lake Area Zoological Society operate?
Lake Area Zoological Society has awarded grants in South Dakota.
What is Lake Area Zoological Society's EIN?
Lake Area Zoological Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7294134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 10, 2026)
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