SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

WICHITA, KS

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The Sedgwick County Zoological Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Sedgwick County Zoo in Wichita, KS. The zoo covers an area of 247 acres and is home to over 3,000 animals from 400 different species. The Sedgwick County Zoological Foundation plays an essential role in the zoo's operations by providing financial support for animal care, conservation programs, educational initiatives, and capital improvement projects.

The foundation was established in 1969 and is run by a board of directors made up of community leaders, business professionals, and philanthropists. Their primary focus is to secure donations and sponsorships from individuals, corporations, and foundations to help fund the zoo's operations.

The foundation has supported several successful conservation programs, including the Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program, which helped bring the species back from the brink of extinction. It has also contributed to the zoo's continued growth and development, including the construction of new exhibits and facilities.

The foundation's education programs provide visitors with a unique opportunity to learn about the animals and their habitats. The foundation also supports the zoo's conservation and research efforts, including the study of animal behavior, reproduction, and the rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

In summary, the Sedgwick County Zoological Foundation is a crucial partner of the Sedgwick County Zoo. They provide financial and educational support that enables the zoo to continue to provide a safe and engaging environment for visitors while promoting conservation and wildlife research.

SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION is a Uncategorized or General Museum in WICHITA KS. US MID #8402000323

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 346,980 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

WICHITA
KS
67212-1643

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SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION Information

MID # 8402000323
Name SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL FOUNDATION
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 480934987
NTEECC D50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 1,497,227
REVENUE 346,980
LAT/LONG 37.698228, -97.439339
CODES FIPS State Code: 20
FIPS County Code: 173
US Census Tract: 009503
US Census Block: 1090