Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary
Non-profit organization to obtain and utilize assets for the support, benefit, and improvement of the lincoln children's zoo.
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary at a glance
In short: Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,515
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $11,515
- Median grant
- $11,515
- Total assets
- $7,569,674
- -4.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lincoln Children's Zoo ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $12K (2021) to $26K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Children's Zoo Lincoln, NE | General Support | $11,515 |
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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 | $7,569,674 | $-224,942 | $132,699 | $11,515 | 1 | $192 |
| 2023 | $7,927,315 | $-205,302 | $112,060 | — | — | $331 |
| 2022 | $8,244,677 | $-205,428 | $123,575 | $11,515 | 1 | $205 |
| 2021 | $8,573,680 | $-205,508 | $123,615 | $11,515 | 1 | $125 |
| 2020 | $8,902,803 | $-205,480 | $138,573 | $26,473 | 1 | $153 |
| 2019 | $9,246,856 | $-253,019 | $125 | — | — | $122 |
About Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary
Based on IRS filings
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lincoln, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $192.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary is led by Evan Killeen, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Evan Killeen
CEO
General Mana → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Aaron Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hank Woods
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jared Rector
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jon Sevenker
Board Member
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary
How much does Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary give each year?
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary?
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary?
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Lincoln, NE. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary operate?
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary's EIN?
Lincoln Children's Zoo Auxiliary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4175621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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