New Zoological Society Inc
The organization is committed to the preservation and enhancement of the new zoo, and to provide families, youth and adults with educational opportunities to view selected animals and exhibits.
New Zoological Society Inc at a glance
In short: New Zoological Society Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,402
- +321.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,402
- +321.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,402
- Total assets
- $1,910,625
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who New Zoological Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brown County Winew Zoo ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How New Zoological Society Inc gives
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $1.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Winew Zoo Green Bay, WI | New Zoo Support | $200,402 |
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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 | $1,910,625 | $428,187 | $324,764 | $200,402 | 1 | $18,993 |
| 2024 | $1,702,300 | $291,425 | $128,661 | $47,530 | 1 | $15,256 |
| 2023 | $1,495,788 | $1,800,931 | $1,874,122 | $1,789,557 | 4 | $12,685 |
| 2022 | $1,477,786 | $512,407 | $730,199 | $634,225 | 3 | $8,235 |
| 2021 | $1,794,756 | $543,442 | $94,220 | $27,247 | 1 | $6,354 |
| 2020 | $1,278,366 | $636,054 | $141,261 | $93,018 | 1 | $7,570 |
| 2019 | $724,864 | $310,746 | $149,818 | $95,475 | 4 | $38,513 |
About New Zoological Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
New Zoological Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Suamico, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New Zoological Society Inc is led by Gary Ehrbar, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Ehrbar
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian T. Flood
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kosmoski
Director
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Treankler
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Dietzen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Decker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Schuetze
Administrator
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$34K (2021) → $43K (2025)
Cassidy Hickman
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Draves
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Ehrbar
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Henry Wallace (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Patty Sherman (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Koldos (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Johnson (2019–2020) — Prior Administrator
- Former: Kim Pigeon-Metzner (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Klinkhammer (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $43K, to Kristine Schuetze (Administrato).
Frequently asked questions about New Zoological Society Inc
How much does New Zoological Society Inc give each year?
New Zoological Society Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is New Zoological Society Inc?
New Zoological Society Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $428K.
What is New Zoological Society Inc?
New Zoological Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Suamico, WI. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does New Zoological Society Inc operate?
New Zoological Society Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is New Zoological Society Inc's EIN?
New Zoological Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1516018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
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