2022-08-25T16:20:16-05:00 2021-12-31 364133681 LAUTERBACH & AMEN LLP 668 N RIVER RD NAPERVILLE IL 60563 990 2021-01-01 363461739 COSLEY FOUNDATION INC COSL 6306654710 102 EAST WESLEY STREET WHEATON IL 60187 MATT SZAFRANSKI PRESIDENT 6306654710 2022-06-18 MATT SZAFRANSKI XXX-XX-XXXX RONALD J AMEN CPA P01495944 6304166900 2022-08-25 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z MATT SZAFRANSKI 1094422 false X WWW.COSLEYZOO.ORG X 1985 IL THE COSLEY FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE COSLEY ZOO, AN AZA-ACCREDITED SMALL ZOO WHOLLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT IN WHEATON, IL. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS VIA DONOR DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDATIONS, AND ALSO HOLDS COMMUNITY- CENTRIC EVENTS SUCH AS CHRISTMAS TREES SALES, A 5K/10K RUN FOR THE ANIMALS, THE MIKE WILLIAMS COSLEY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT, AND FALL PUMPKIN SALES. THE COSLEY FOUNDATION BOARD IS COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR THE COSLEY ZOO WITHIN THE DUPAGE COUNTY COMMUNITY (CHICAGO SUBURBS); BOARD MEMBERS ALSO PROVIDE FISCALLY SOUND STRATEGIC COUNSEL PERTAINING TO THE ZOO'S CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER POLICIES AND PROGRAMS. THE COSLEY FOUNDATION WHOLLY SUPPORTS THE COSLEY ZOO'S MISSION: TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT WILL INSPIRE LIFELONG CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. THE ZOO PURSUES ITS MISSION VIA WORLD- CLASS ANIMAL WELFARE, SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVAT 9 8 0 207 0 421978 503820 0 556 380 199949 295626 622483 799826 108000 131724 0 89172 99484 0 47669 128134 157742 325306 388950 297177 410876 1410017 1841795 43940 64842 1366077 1776953 X MISSION: TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT WILL INSPIRE LIFELONG CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. VISION: EMPOWERING CHANGE THROUGH CONSERVATION ACTION AND ENGAGEMENT. false false 129724 129724 THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE OPERATION OF THE COSLEY ZOO BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. THE ZOO'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Y/O, REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE WITHIN WHEATON PARK DISTRICT BOUNDS AND FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ADULTS. ADMISSION TO THE ZOO ALLOWS ACCESS TO MORE THAN 20 ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A DUCK POND AND CHICKEN COOP WHERE VISITORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEEDINGS FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE. WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO THERE IS ALSO A UNIQUE GIFT SHOP AND SMALL CONCESSIONS STAND. SINCE 2000, THE COSLEY ZOO HAS MAINTAINED ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS (AZA), AND AS SUCH ADHERES TO THE WORLD'S STRICTEST STANDARDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION ADVOCACY WITHIN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS OPERATING PLAN. THE ZOO IS ALSO BELOVED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS STRONG AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH EDUCATION BEING A PRIMARY OPERATIONAL FOCUS. 2000 2000 THE FOUNDATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DONOR'S WISHES, IS PROVIDING ONE SCHOLARSHIP IN MEMORY OF THE FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION. 122574 THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE ZOO'S CAPITAL MASTER PLAN. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS IN DONOR RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AND THE ENGAGEMENT OF SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS TO PREPARE FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF OUR MASTER PLAN: A NEW AND VASTLY IMPROVED PARKING LOT. 10720 EMPLOYEE SALARIES 10720 265018 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false true 0 0 true 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 9 8 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false IL X X MICHAEL BENARD 6306654710 102 E WESLEY STREET WHEATON IL 60187 MICHAEL BENARD SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 210543 15552 JENNIFER CLARK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PHYLLIS GEYER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RACHEL ITTNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY KMIECIK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SHAYNE PURDUE VICE PRESIDE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY RABATIC DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM SHARPEE TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT SZAFRANSKI PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SUSAN VARCAK DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 210543 15552 false true false 59369 77456 366995 20768 503820 380 380 336121 77456 199527 136594 136594 253601 95069 158532 158532 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 500 500 500 799826 159032 136974 129724 129724 2000 2000 99484 10720 42882 45882 1600 1600 4700 4700 11419 11419 1787 1787 CONTRACTUAL OTHER 120124 120124 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING 11752 11752 GENERAL SUPPLIES 3327 2450 877 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1916 1916 1117 1117 388950 265018 76263 47669 1002518 1439806 264579 265296 132858 117978 10062 18715 1410017 1841795 43940 64842 43940 64842 X 1106149 1484180 259928 292773 1366077 1776953 1410017 1841795 410876 X false true X true false X X 1 WHEATON PARK DISTRICT OWNERS 366006155 6 true 129724 0 1 129724 0 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true X X true true PART IV, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION IS A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT. GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO OBTAIN RECOGNITION OF ITS PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS. PART IV, SECTION D, LINE 3 THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT HAD A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE COSLEY FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES AND IN DIRECTING THE USE OF ITS INCOME AND ASSETS AT ALL TIMES DURING THE TAX YEAR DUE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE DISTRICT BEING A FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER. THIS ARRANGEMENT IS SET FORTH IN THE FOUNDATION'S BYLAWS WHICH FACILITATE AN ONGOING, CLOSE AND CONTINUOUS WORKING RELATIONSHIP. PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 1C THE COSLEY FOUNDATION RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO WHICH IS A FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 2A THE COSLEY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT, A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY, BY ENGAGING IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE DISTRICT. FUNDS RAISED ARE USED TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO, A FACILITY OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT, THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT. PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 2B THE COSLEY FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE COSLEY ZOO'S MISSION: TO CREATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THAT WILL INSPIRE LIFELONG CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD. IF THE FOUNDATION DID NOT EXIST TO PROVIDE THIS SUPPORT, THE COSLEY ZOO WOULD CONTINUE TO OPERATE AS A WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ENTITY, BUT IT WOULD FACE GREATER CHALLENGES IN ANNUAL OPERATING FINANCES, AND WOULD BE UNABLE TO INVEST IN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE SAME LEVEL AS IT DOES WITH THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORT. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 799826 799826 799826 388950 388950 388950 CHRISTMAS SALES 263507 5800 257707 128717 COSLEY CLASSIC 76562 45426 31136 38987 2 73508 26230 47278 31823 413577 77456 336121 199527 199527 136594 true WHEATON PARK DISTRICT 102 EAST WESLEY STREET WHEATON IL 60187 366006155 129724 COST CAPITAL EXPENSE COMPLETION OF PLAN SCHEDULE I, PAGE 4, PART IV THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED A CASH GRANT TO HELP IT SUPPORT THE PARK DISTRICT'S MANAGEMENT OF THE COSLEY ZOO. PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H): NAME OF ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENT: WHEATON PARK DISTRICT (H) PURPOSE OF GRANT OR ASSISTANCE: PROVIDE FOR COMPLETION OF A MASTER PLAN, INCLUDING MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND GENERAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE COSLEY ZOO false false false false false false false false false MICHAEL BENARD SECRETARY 210543 15552 226095 FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FUND THE OPERATION OF THE COSLEY ZOO BY THE WHEATON PARK DISTRICT. THE ZOO'S OPERATIONS INCLUDE FREE ADMISSION TO ALL CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 Y/O, REGARDLESS OF RESIDENCE WITHIN WHEATON PARK DISTRICT BOUNDS AND FREE ADMISSION TO ALL WHEATON PARK DISTRICT ADULTS. ADMISSION TO THE ZOO ALLOWS ACCESS TO MORE THAN 20 ANIMAL EXHIBITS, INCLUDING A DUCK POND AND CHICKEN COOP WHERE VISITORS CAN PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEEDINGS FOR A SMALL ADDITIONAL FEE. WITHIN THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO THERE IS ALSO A UNIQUE GIFT SHOP AND SMALL CONCESSIONS STAND. SINCE 2000, THE COSLEY ZOO HAS MAINTAINED ACCREDITATION BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS & AQUARIUMS (AZA), AND AS SUCH ADHERES TO THE WORLD'S STRICTEST STANDARDS OF ANIMAL WELFARE AND CONSERVATION ADVOCACY WITHIN EVERY ASPECT OF ITS OPERATING PLAN. THE ZOO IS ALSO BELOVED BY THE COMMUNITY FOR ITS STRONG AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, WITH EDUCATION BEING A PRIMARY OPERATIONAL FOCUS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D EMPLOYEE SALARIES FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B MANAGEMENT WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS REGULAR PERIODIC REVIEWS TO ENSURE THAT THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ADHERE TO THE POLICY, AND TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION AS REQUIRED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. WHEATON PARK DISTRICT 855 WEST PRAIRIE AVENUE WHEATON IL 60187 366006155 PROGRAM IL N/A false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false WHEATON PARK DISTRICT B CASH TRANSFERS