Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
Donations deductibleRevenue
$57.7m
year to 31 December 2024
Expenses
$44.4m
year to 31 December 2024
Total assets
$245.4m
$11.3m liabilities
Net assets
$234.1m
assets less liabilities
Directors and trustees
40
7.7 years on average
Staff
745
1,026 volunteers
Chair observed
≥4 yrs
Ronda Shrewsbury
Left since last filing
0
no seats appear to have opened
Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc's network
40 people34 organisationsi40 people and 34 organisations on this map.The large node is the subject of this page. Solid lines are what the register itself records (40). Violet dotted lines (36) are likely: the same full name sits on the current board of another organisation in the same register and region. Form 990 filings give names without a person identifier; SEC insider filings carry a CIK. It may be a different person.The board
40 listediTime on the board is observed from the annual filings: the IRS files no appointment date, so the bar counts years from the first filing the person appears on - a lower bound, not a filed start date. Names are exactly as filed. The IRS publishes no person identifier, so this edition does not yet link a person across organisations in the tables. The network map shows same-name matches as likely links only, never as confirmed.Time served and departures are observed across annual filings. Observed time served is a lower bound - a member may have joined before the first year on record.| Name | Role as filed | Since | On the board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Klapper Chair | 2nd V Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Devin Anderson Chair | Chair | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Jeffery Harrison Chair | Immediate Past Chair | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Ronda Shrewsbury Chair | 1st V CHAIR | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Allen Wright | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Amy Willis | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Andy Sellers | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Anita Harden | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| April Sasso | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Bill Rosenbaum | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Blake Koriath | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Carolina Rashidfarokhi | Trustee | 2022 | 4 yrs |
| Cheri Dick | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Christa Adkins | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Connie Bond Stuart | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| David Dewitt | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| David Trogden | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| John Sharpe | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Julia Gard | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Karen Ann Lloyd | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Kathryn Betley | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Kristi Lee | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Larry Coan | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Lauren Edmundson | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Marisol Sanchez | Company secretary | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Mel Raines | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Michael Wells | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Myrta Pulliam | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Nancy Elder | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Patrick Early | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Pete Ward | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Peter Jorgenson | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Richard Thrapp | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Robert Shoemaker | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Shane Hageman | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Stanley Chen | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
| Steve Alonso | Treasurer | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Steve Cagle | Trustee | 2018 | 8 yrs |
| Todd Katz | Trustee | 2019 | 7 yrs |
| Whit Grayson | Trustee | 2020 | 6 yrs |
Officers and senior leadership
16 listediNamed in Part VII as officers, key employees or highest-compensated staff - not board members, shown for completeness.| Name | Title as filed | On the filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Cooper | VP Infrastructure/Construction | since 2018 |
| Dana Canfield | Director of It | since 2018 |
| Dennis Woerner | Director of Marketing | since 2018 |
| Jeffrey Proudfoot | VP of Veterinary Services | since 2018 |
| Julie McDearmon | Director of Institutional Adv | 2020 |
| Karen Burns | Senior Vice President | since 2018 |
| Karl Traeger | Director | 2022 |
| Madonna Wagner | Sr VP of Operations & CFO | since 2018 |
| Madonna Wagner End 053122 | Sr VP and CFO | 2022 |
| Mary Jane Bennett | VP of HR and Safety & Security | since 2018 |
| Michael Crowther | Retired CEO (End 01/15/20) | since 2018 |
| Paul Grayson | Executive VP | since 2018 |
| Robert Shumaker | President and CEO | since 2018 |
| Sara Inman BEG 081522 | Vice President and CFO | 2022 |
| Sarah Edwards | Vice President | 2022 |
| William Street | SVP Conserv, Life Sci, & Educ. | since 2019 |
Pay and hours
year to 31 December 2024iFrom Part VII of the Form 990: compensation reported for each officer, director, trustee, key employee and highest-paid staff member, and the average hours a week they report. Most board members are unpaid; a blank means nothing was reported. Pay from related organisations is shown separately.| Name | Title as filed | Hours a week | Pay from the organisation | Related organisations | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Shumaker | President and CEO | 40 | $350k | $87k | |
| Karen Burns | Executive Vice President | 40 | $246k | $51k | |
| Karl Traeger | Director | 40 | $178k | $11k | |
| Mary Jane Bennett | Vice President | 40 | $176k | $35k | |
| Dana Canfield | Vice President | 40 | $171k | $19k | |
| Sarah Edwards | Senior Vice President | 40 | $170k | $19k | |
| Jeff Proudfoot | Vice President | 40 | $167k | $43k | |
| Sara Inman | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $163k | $34k | |
| John Gullion | Vice President | 40 | $156k | $16k | |
| Beth Klapper | 1st Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | ||
| Blake Koriath | 2nd V Chair | 1 | $0 | ||
| Marisol Sanchez | Secretary | 1 | $0 | ||
| Ronda Shrewsbury | Chair | 1 | $0 | ||
| Steve Alonso | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | ||
| Amy Willis | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Andy Sellers | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Anita Harden | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| April Sasso | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Bethanie Danko | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Bonnie Gallivan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Carolina Rashidfarokhi | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Cheri Dick | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Christa Adkins | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Connie Bond Stuart | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| David Dewitt | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| David Trogden | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Jeffery Harrison | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| John Sharpe | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Julia Gard | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Karen Ann Lloyd | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Katie Lucas | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Kent Morris | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Kristi Lee | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Larry Coan | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Lauren Edmundson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Luke Bosso | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Mel Raines | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Michael Wells | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Myrta Pulliam | Trustee | 1 | $0 | ||
| Pat Lindley | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colorado roster
45 listediOfficers, directors and trustees from the latest filing with the Colorado Secretary of State (document 20253036603). Titles are as filed; some entries are registered agents or custodians of records rather than board members. Source: data.colorado.gov, public domain.| Name | Title as filed |
|---|---|
| Whit Grayson | Director |
| Blake Koriath | 2nd Vice Chair |
| John Sharpe | Trustee |
| Allen Wright | Director |
| David Trogden | Trustee |
| Jeffrey Harrison | Chair |
| Mel Raines | Director |
| Cheri Dick | Trustee |
| Kristi Lee | Trustee |
| Bill Rosenbaum | Trustee |
| Karen Lloyd | Trustee |
| Blake Koriath | Trustee |
| Steve Alonso | Treasurer |
| Steve Cagle | Trustee |
| Shash Goyal | Trustee |
| Michael Wells | Trustee |
| Connie Stuart | Trustee |
| Kent Morris | Trustee |
| Julia Gard | Trustee |
| Carolina Rashidfarohki | Director |
| Richard Thrapp | Trustee |
| Luke Bosso | Trustee |
| Nancy Elder | Trustee |
| April Sasso | Trustee |
| Todd Katz | Trustee |
| Ronda Shrewsbury Weybright | Trustee |
| Shumaker Robert | President |
| Andy Sellers | Trustee |
| Patrick Early | Trustee |
| Anita Harden | Director |
| Pete Ward | Trustee |
| Myrta Pulliam | Trustee |
| Robert Shumaker | President |
| Stanley Chen | Director |
| Kmetz Tom | |
| Tom Kmetz | CFO |
| David Dewitt | Trustee |
| Beth Klapper | Trustee |
| Marisol Sanchez | Secretary |
| Larry Coan | Trustee |
| Shane Hageman | Director |
| Lauren Edmundson | Trustee |
| Peter Jorgenson | Trustee |
| Christa Adkins | Trustee |
| Amy Willis | Trustee |
About
- Legal name
- Indianapolis Zoological Society Inc
- EIN
- 351074747
- Address
- 1200 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46222-4552
- State
- Indiana
- Mission
- We protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. We believe in a world where nature and people thrive. We are one team. We care. We welcome everyone. We have integrity. We strive for excellence. (as filed on the Form 990)
- Activity (NTEE)
- D500 Animal-related
- IRS classification
- 501(c)03 (tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) where shown)
- Classified purpose
- Animal-Related
- Size band
- 9 (IRS master file code)
- Formed
- 1944
- IRS ruling date
- 1 February 1966
- Status
- Code 01 (unconditional exemption)
- Form 990 filings on record
- 4, latest 2022
- IRS Publication 78
- PC (contributions deductible)
Most connected
Longest observed on the filings
≥8years on the filingsBeth Klapper
≥8years on the filingsDevin Anderson
≥8years on the filingsAmy Willis
≥8years on the filingsAndy Sellers
Latest return
year to 31 December 2024iFigures from the newest Form 990 or 990-EZ in the IRS e-file releases of 2025 and 2026, for the year ending 31 December 2024. US dollars, as filed.- Total assets
- $245.4m
- Total liabilities
- $11.3m
- Net assets or fund balances
- $234.1m
- Contributions and grants received
- $20.3m
- Program service revenue
- $31.5m
- Grants and similar paid out
- $562k
- Employees
- 745
- Volunteers
- 1,026
Grants paid
5 listediFrom Schedule I of the Form 990: grants and assistance to organisations in the United States, largest first (up to 25). Schedule I is filed only by organisations that gave more than $5,000 to any one recipient.| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Conservation | $80k |
| University of Colorado | Conservation | $25k |
| Sycamore Land Trust | Conservation | $23k |
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Conservation | $15k |
| Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders | Conservation | $10k |