2022-07-27T06:46:35-00:00 2022-03-31 381357951 Plante Moran PLLC 10 South Riverside Plaza 9th Floor Chicago IL 60606 990 2021-04-01 362167016 Chicago Zoological Society CHIC 7086888300 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 Michael J Adkesson President and CEO 7086888300 2022-07-11 true Michael Adkesson 999009999 LuAnn Trapp P01506476 3122071040 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Brookfield Zoo Michael J Adkesson 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 88964941 false X www.czs.org X 1921 IL To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. 43 41 644 384 65214 5759433 44579942 1403748 34196282 689864 3467136 14125 -24050 7867170 82219310 3625 531126 0 7027522 32679060 53460 3065794 5761688 27439563 12792835 60703209 -4925665 21516101 213737000 234132000 52945000 54781000 160792000 179351000 To inspire conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature. false false 21952976 350000 25261629 Park Operations The CZS maintains 75 buildings on 214 acres of land to exhibit over 2,500 animals. In a typical year, two million visitors annually enjoy the experience of seeing and learning about the animals of the world. Each individual that enters through Brookfield Zoos gates represents an opportunity to introduce representatives of the wild world, to convey our intertwined connections to the animal kingdom, and to encourage positive change in the world. The Zoo is open every day of the year. Admission is free to the general public 52 days/year and at all times to Illinois school groups and military personnel. The membership team services our 111,000 member households, providing them with the opportunity to participate in the conservation and educational efforts of CZS. The events team provides seasonal and animal themed events such as Earth Day Party, Ape Awareness Weekend, Holiday Magic and Boo at the Zoo. Visitor services provides narrated tram tours and accessible transportation options in the park. 21150000 23000 1983989 Center for Science and Animal Well-Being CSAW More than 2500 ambassadors of the animal kingdom provide our visitors with a rare opportunity to see species from around the globe and experience up close, personal encounters with some. Expert care of these ambassadors is a time-honored tradition at CZS, where innovations in husbandry techniques and pioneering breeding programs are part of the cuttting edge culture of excellence. CSAW staff integrate disciplines such as population biology, behavioral science, nutrition and veterinary science to determine the best ways to provide and continuously care for the animals. They also incorporate models and practices from around the world, and from an array of animal care professionals, to develop the best possible zoo-based animal care and management practices. Through Keeper Chats and Ambassador Animal Encounters, CSAW staff share their knowledge of the animals in their care with zoo guests, helping them gain an appreciation for all citizens of the natural world. 5209000 158126 195127 Center for Conservation Leadership CCL Through its many conservation and education programs, CZS communicates with others to engender in them a sense of ownership about living harmoniously with nature and helping save endangered species. Education specialists, volunteers, curators, graphic and exhibit designers, photographers and many others contribute to sharing this information both in person and virtually. As well as reaching the daily visitors to the Zoo, CZS engages would be conservationists outside of the Zoo including classrooms of school children, teachers and community leaders. Additionally through field programs, CZS supports efforts to protect and restore populations of threatened species in other parts of the world. The CCL strengthens the bridge between education and conservation, between field research and the animals in our care. 48311976 true true false true false true false true false true true false false false true false true true false false true true false true true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false true X 79 0 true 644 true true true false false false false true true false false false false false false X 43 41 true true false false true true false true true false false false true true true true true true true false FL IL WI X David E Burns 7086888387 3300 Golf Road Brookfield IL 60513 Stuart D Strahl PhD President and CEO through 11/21 Trustee 040.00 X X 783394 0 32267 Cynthia W Zeigler Chief Advancement Officer through 12/21 040.00 X 505097 0 16390 David E Burns Chief Financial and Admin. 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40865 9196 79908 168255549 119636481 0.96430 0.93710 X Part II Section A Line 1-4 The 2020 amounts reflect the short year period from 1/1/21-3/31/21 due a change in accounting period. Part II Section B Line 7-10 The 2020 amounts reflect the short year period from 1/1/21-3/31/21 due a change in accounting period. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false true false true 350000 true 80730 false false 430730 false II-B 1 A-J The Chicago Zoological Society is a private non profit organization that operates Brookfield Zoo on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. Brookfield Zoo was created through an act of the Illinois Legislature and the Society annually receives partial funding from the Cook County Forest Preserves to maintain and operate the Zoo. Occasionally, the laws and regulations under which the Society was organized and is funded and operated require updating. The Society may advise and assist appropriate legislative bodies in this activity. It may also advocate the adoption or rejection of legislation. By virtue of a management agreement with the District, the Society is periodically called upon to advise on matters of public policy. The Society also employs certain staff and consultants to communicate with the State of Illinois, federal officials, county commissioners and other government officials, to inform those parties of the activities of the Society. Additionally, as required during the year, the Societys President and designated staff attend national and international professional group meetings and otherwise communicate with those groups on various matters, including the expression of opinions to appropriate congressional representatives, congressional committees or other deliberative bodies that influence public policy concerning species in danger of extinction, environmental management, the biological sciences and kindred subject, and federal regulatory agency activities affecting wildlife and its management. Also, as needed from time to time, the Society may contact its members, staff and volunteers to encourage them to express their views on pending legislation that may have a direct impact on the Society and its conservation programs. In FY22, the Society engaged in a county-wide referendum effort, which required the investment of additional funding and staff time. 2 280924 263508 2878564 false false X X X X false 25383000 28000 256000 874000 53000 24740000 24562000 3000 831000 13000 25383000 22362000 172000 2998000 927000 43000 24562000 19131000 321000 3802000 849000 43000 22362000 20074000 1573000 -1642000 834000 40000 19131000 0.23000 0.42000 0.35000 true false 278736623 168161406 110575217 9571979 8638996 932983 1278263 1278263 112786463 Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests Federal income taxes Accrued Post Retirement Benefit Obligation 1311869 Accrued Sick Pay Benefit Obligation 1132735 Charitable Gift Annuity Obligation 145958 Market Value of Swap Agreements -17600 Unamortized Bond Issue Costs -144396 Other 1217 2429783 X 79050000 -3554560 287160 -3267400 82317400 146501 -244591 -98090 82219310 60489000 287160 -354868 -67708 60556708 146501 146501 60703209 I 5 and 6 The Society does not maintain any donor advised funds. Other Funds consist of the Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund and the CZS Womens Board Fund. Contributions to these funds come from donors as well as proceeds from fundraising events and investment income. Grants are decided by committees as described in Schedule I. At times, donors who have given money to the fund may also sit on the granting committee but no one donor may decide on the grant awards. All grants awarded must follow the guidelines and processes established by CZS. CZS Board of Trustees has final approval of all Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund Committee recommended grant awards. CZS Management has final approval of all CZS Womens Board recommended grant awards. III 1A Animal Collections, which were acquired through breeding loans, purchases and contributions, are not recognized as assets on the Statement of Financial Position. Costs to acquire collection items are recorded as decreases in unrestricted net assets in the year in which the animals are acquired. Proceeds from deaccessions are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset class. The Societys animal collection consists of specimens with numerous attributes including taxonomic group, age, sex, relationship and value to other animals, endangered status and breeding potential. The Society retains a record of every animal in a permanent file. An inventory of the collection is prepared annually. Professionally trained keeper staff and population managers provide daily care for the collection and determine population needs. III 4 The more than 2500 ambassadors of the animal kingdom which make up the CZS collection provide our visitors a rare opportunity to see species from around the globe. The collection, in connection with our education programs, provides CZS the opportunity to teach guests about animals and nature, conservation and other related topics. V 4 The Societys endowment consists of different funds established to support a variety of CZS programs including conservation and research, education and outreach, care of the animal collection and grounds, and general operations. Additionally, the Society is the designated beneficiary of the interest income on a 1 million endowment established and maintained by the Chicago Community Trust. The CCT maintains variance power over this endowment and, accordingly, the Society has not included it in its financial statements. VI 1A-E The Society operates a zoological park on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, IL which is provided to the Society at no charge. The land site of the Zoo, accordingly, is not recorded on the Societys financial statements. All park improvements acquired by the Society are legally owned by the District. All park improvements acquired by the Society, including those acquired with District funds, are recorded as park improvements on the Societys financial statements. The amount in Other represents construction in progress on capital assets. Once a capital asset is complete and in use, the total amount for that project is closed out of construction in progress and transferred to park improvements. X 2 The Society is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from tax under the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501c3, except for taxes on unrelated business income. The Society has no liability for uncertain tax positions, therefore the Society does not include such a footnote as it is no longer required by generally accepted accounting principles. XI 4b Other Adjustments - Fundraising Event Expense -244,603 Rounding and Misc adjustments 12 XII 2d Other Adjustments - change in market value of swap agreements -603,579, Fundraising Event Expense 244,603 Rounding and Misc adjustments 4,108 true East Asia and the Pacific grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 9975 Europe Including Iceland and Greenland program services memberships in conservation organizations 15081 North America grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 5000 Russia and the Neighboring States grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 10000 South America grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 15540 South Asia grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 32975 Sub-Saharan Africa program services conservation field work 1226 Sub-Saharan Africa grants to recipients for fieldwork in region 65436 155233 155233 Russia and the Neighboring States support for Ukranian Zoo animal care 10000 wire transfer South America conservation research fieldwork 5540 wire transfer South Asia conservation research fieldwork 9850 wire transfer South Asia conservation research fieldwork 5450 wire transfer Sub-Saharan Africa conservation research fieldwork 5440 wire transfer Sub-Saharan Africa conservation research fieldwork 5518 wire transfer Sub-Saharan Africa conservation research fieldwork 10872 wire transfer Sub-Saharan Africa conservation research fieldwork 5645 wire transfer 8 false false false false false false Part I Line 2 The Society awards grants through its Chicago Board of Trade Endangered Species Fund CBT ESF. The grant cycle is 2 times per year. Grant proposals are reviewed by a team of four. Proposals may be endorsed by an IUCN Species Survival Committee or other major, internationally known conservation organization, the AZA/WAZA, or other major zoo organization. For any individuals/organizations who are not US Citizens/entities, the Society checks the most recent OFAC Control List of Specifically Designated and Blocked Persons as well as the Consolidated List established and maintained by the 1267 Committee with respect to Al-Qaida, Osama Bin Laden, and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them. Approximately 50,000 is awarded each cycle, usually in amounts of 2000 to 5000 per grant. Final award recommendations are presented to the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees by the CBOT Committee members. Final reports are due 1 year after the receipt of the funds along with a final accounting of the grant funds expended. In addition, other grant funds are given by the Society to major, internationally known conservation organizations in support of their general conservation mission. These contributions are determined by Society management. They are approved by the Board either as part of the annual operating budget process or as part of a periodic spending authorization from the Societys Board Designated Conservation Fund. Part I Line 2 contd The Society also holds funds raised for avian conservation and pangolin conservation programs. A small number of research grants are awarded from these funds each year. The grants awarded from these funds are approved by the Avian Scientific Advisory Group and the Pangolin Consortium Group. These groups are composed of staff from the Society and other like-minded institutions. Both groups have written grant application, awarding, tracking and reporting processes in place. All grant payments approved by the groups must follow the Societys established internal procedures before payment is made. Part I Line 3, Col F , Part II Line 1, and Part III All expenditures are reported using the accrual method of accounting. X X X X X X X false A&Z Resources Inc 14110 W 167 Street Homer Glen IL 60491 fundraising consulting false 53460 53460 FL IL IN WI Whirl Virtual Gala 1206196 1109421 96775 7312 5000 100636 Conservation Awards Virtual Celebration 299396 287546 11850 349 11964 30048 22729 5 233397 113672 119725 16568 2000 63783 200 52511 1738989 1510639 228350 24229 13964 93831 5200 175876 313100 -84750 true International Marine Animal Trainers Assoc 3252 Talbot St San Diego CA 92106 330588569 501c3 10000 Annual Conference Sponsor Vote Yes for Clean Air Clean Water and Wildlife NFP 411 S Wells St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60607 872472803 501c4 350000 Contrib to spt work on referendum campaign 1 1 Educ. Scholarship for Conservation Education 5 25000 Part I Line 2 CZS awards grants and assistance through a variety of programs. For awards under the CBT ESF and Avian and Pangolin Conservation Programs, as well as general contributions to major conservation organizations, see details in Schedule F, part V. CZS also provides grants and assistance through its educational scholarship programs. CZS maintains records to substantiate amounts, elegibility and selection criteria. Procedures are in place to monitor grants to ensure they are used for proper purposes including, where applicable, periodic reporting by the grantee. X X true true X X X X X true false false false false false false true true true Dr Michael Adkesson President and CEO as of 10/21 213676 24100 1175 4179 35385 278515 Stuart D Strahl PhD President and CEO through 11/21 Trustee 456927 19719 306748 8700 23567 815661 Cynthia W Zeigler Chief Advancement Officer through 12/21 314579 12786 177732 5850 10540 521487 David E Burns Chief Financial and Admin. Officer 334658 50000 2784 6654 23900 417996 Frank W Zeigler Sr. VP Animal Programs 221096 9120 15175 5572 9420 260383 Sarah Breen-Bartecki Sr. VP Conserv Pgms, ResearchFunding 229610 9356 3991 7310 10018 260285 Mary A Cronin Master Planning Coordinator 200000 6000 206000 Michael Owens VP Information Technology 179461 7270 4021 4500 2527 197779 Leah Rippe VP Marketing Communications 178216 7352 3732 5747 23534 218581 Jerome E Johnston VP Guest Services Operations 166791 6716 5493 4534 6709 190243 Sandra L Dornhecker Sr. VP Human Resources 162722 6826 5408 2659 23493 201108 Part I Line 1a As provided for in the executive employment agreement approved by the Board of Trustees, the out-going President received a housing allowance and a gross up payment equivalent to the tax obligation for the value of the Society provided life insurance. Both were treated as taxable compensation to the out-going President. Part I Line 4a As provided for in the Severance Agreement with the Chief Advancement Officer related to the elimination of the position, she received a severance payment of 164,097. As provided for in the executive employment agreement approved by the Board of Trustees, the out-going President received an end of contract payout of 246,485. Part I Line 7 In lieue of 2 consecutive years with no annual increases for most staff, full-time permanent employees received a lump sum bonus during calendar year 2021 equal to a percentage of their standard pay. The Chief Administrative and Financial Officer received a lump sum bonus related to the assumption of additional responsibilities. All bonuses were approved by the Board of Trustees. In addition, the in-coming President received a signing bonus as provided for in his executive employment agreement approved by the Board of Trustees. Part I Line 8 The new President, hired in October 2021, is being paid per a binding written agreement qualifying for the initial contract exception per Regs. section 53.4958-4a3 A Village of Brookfield Cook County IL 366005807 112732AAO 2008-06-18 39850000 Construction and renovation of certain buildings and exhibits false false false A 10930000 39850000 595445 296598 30539559 2010 false false true true A false false false false false false true A false true true true The Northern Trust Co 0000000010.000000000000 false false false false true A true Part II Line 11A Some proceeds of the bonds were used to retire a portion of the bonds as reported in Part II, Line 1A Part IV Line 2c Column A The rebate calculation was performed by an independent rebate consultant in March 2013 indicating no rebate was due and advising that as long as all assumptions remained true it was no longer necessary to compute excess with respect to these bonds. Cynthia W Zeigler Family Member of Key Employee 488833 employment false Frank W Zeigler Family Member of Key Employee 368708 employment false A&Z Resources Inc Corporation in which a Key Employee is greater than 35 owner 53460 consulting services false Part IV Line 1 During FY22, Cynthia W. Zeigler was employed as Chief Advancement Officer. She is a family member of key employee Frank W. Zeigler. Her employment follows the Societys established recruiting, hiring and compensation policies. Her employment with the Society ended in December 2021. Part IV Line 2 During FY22, Frank W. Zeigler was employed as Sr. VP Animal Programs. He is a family member of key employee Cynthia W. Zeigler. His employment follows the Societys established recruiting, hiring and compensation policies. His employment with CZS ended February 2022. Part IV Line 3 During Jan 2022, CZS entered into a contract with AZ Resources, a corporation in which Cynthia W. Zeigler is a more then 35 owner. The corporation was engaged by the Society to provide fundraising management consulting to the Society. X 2 32825 museum assessed mkt value X 34 1932543 price of stock on gift date X 58 X Operating Supplies 31 529762 cost or selling price X Charity Auction Items 106 68497 cost or selling price X Charity Fundraiser supplies 13 12563 cost or selling price X Medical Equipment 1 19153 cost or selling price false true true Part I Line Line 32b The Society has an agreement with IDonate to process certain non cash donations on behalf of the Society. Donors donate their items to IDonate Foundation/Servant Foundation, a 501c3 organization, who sells the items, retains a commission and issues a cash grant to the Society for the remainder. Part I Line 33 Securities Current year contributions of stock which represent payments on pledges recorded as contribution in a previous year are not included in the revenue shown on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g. Stock gifts which represent payments of Conditional Contributions for which the conditions for revenue recogntion have not yet been met are also not included in the revenue shown on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g. Part I Line 33 Collection Items/Scientific Specimens A zero dollar amount was reported on Form 990, Part VIII, Line 1g because the Society does not capitalize its collection, as allowed under SFAS 116. Form 990, Part V, Section A, Line 1A The fiscal, general oversight, and policies of the Society are vested in a Board of not more than 58 Trustees. As of March 31, 2022, there were 43 voting Trustess. The elected Officers of the Board, the chairs of the standing committees and such other Trustees as may be appointed by the Chairman constitute the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee has the power to transact all regular business of the Society during the period between the regular Board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Cindy Zeigler, Key Employee and Frank Zeigler, Key Employee - Family Relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 All restaurant, retail and catering operations are outsourced to a third party service provider. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The membership of the Society is composed of up to 250 Governing Members. Up to 55 of the 58 Board of Trustees are elected by the Governing Members at their annual meeting. Governing Members are also eligible for appointment by the Societys Chairman to serve on Board committees other than the Exectuive Committee. Governing Members are chosen by the Nominating Committee of the Board of Trustees and voted on by the full Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A The membership of the Society is composed of up to 250 Governing Members. Up to 55 of the 58 Board of Trustees are elected by the Governing Members at their annual meeting. Governing Members are also eligible for appointment by the Societys Chairman to serve on the Board committees other than the Executive Committee. Governing Members are chosen by the Nominating and Govenance Committee of the Board of Trustees and voted on by the full Board of Trustees. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B The IRS Form 990 is prepared by Societys management and reviewed and signed by the Societys tax advisor. The Form 990, excluding Schedule B-Schedule of Contributors, is also reviewed by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees. A copy of the entire final version of the form, excluding Schedule B, is also made available to the Board of Trustees prior to filing with the IRS. Schedule B is excluded from Audit Committee and Board of Trustee review to honor the wishes of certain large donors who wish to remain anonymous in their giving. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C Annually, a conflict of interest form is sent out to all members of the Board of Trustess, Key Employees and any employee with purchasing authority. The form covers potential conflicts through financial interests, use of Society services, priviledged information and representation of Society interests. It also covers specific disclosures required by the IRS Form 990 and the Illinois AG990IL. Board of Trustees responses are reviewed by the Secretary of the Board and the Chief Financial Officer who together determine if a conflict exists. Employee responses are reviewed by the VP Human Resources and the Chief Financial Officer. Any conflicts are addressed to ensure that all internal procedures are followed for any transactions with that individual and that all items requiring disclosure are properly noted. Any Board members with a conflict must abstain from voting on decisions involving the transaction in question. Any transactions entered into with interested parties follow the Societys established procurement policies and are provided at rates competitive with market rates. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A and 15B The Societys policy for approval of compensation arrangements with officers and certain senior employees requires review and approval of the compensation arrangement by the Executive Committee of the Board, excluding anyone who is related to or under the control of the person involved in the arrangement. The Committee relies on appropriate comparability data which indicates the types and levels of similar compensation and benefit packages for similar positions provided by similar organizations. The Committee documents the basis for its determination of the reasonableness of compensation. This process is done annually for the President, Sr. VP of Operatons, Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Advancement Officer any year where there is an increase in compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are available through applicable governmental agencies the conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon written request to the Society. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other Changes in net assets or fund balances Changes in Post Retirement Benefits not yet recognized in operations -2301 change in market value of swap agreements 603,579 rounding and other -3,819. Form 990, Part I, Line 8-22 The prior year amounts reflect the short year period from 1/1/21-3/31/21 due a change in accounting period.