Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2023, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
Name of foundation
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 4280
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
TYLER, TX75712
A Employer identification number

75-6004080
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(903) 592-8191
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$128,960,448J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 41,156
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 41,116 41,116 41,116
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 3,045,887 3,045,887 3,045,887
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 3,569,476
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 82,588,176
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 3,569,476
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 204,162
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 1,641,791
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 544,982
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,096,809 1,096,809
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,237,238 627,047 4,227,238
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 12,031,682 7,283,526 8,615,212
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 828,224 388,184 388,184 440,040
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 4,227,808 133,092 133,092 4,094,716
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 1,409,063 73,818 73,818 1,335,245
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
97,882 60,999 60,999 36,883
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
47,525 35,355 35,355 11,785
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
729,519 491,116 491,116 238,403
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
121,981 43,180 43,180  
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
855,513 17,733 17,733
20 Occupancy.............. 851,347 53,113 53,113 798,234
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 54,286 13,925 13,925 40,361
22 Printing and publications.......... 1,335     1,335
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
2,712,665 106,565 1,771,576 941,089
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 11,937,148 1,417,080 3,082,091 7,938,091
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 5,344 5,344
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 11,942,492 1,417,080 3,082,091 7,943,435
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 89,190
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 5,866,446
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 5,533,121
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2023)
Form 990-PF (2023)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............. 10,209 10,075 10,075
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 13,351,554 13,260,596 13,260,596
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use.............. 267,173 249,601 249,601
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 48,176,863 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
38,334,841 		37,303,425
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 43,617,024 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
47,020,878 		56,056,543
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow30,649,602
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow20,913,855 10,275,242 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
9,735,747 		9,735,747
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,282,994 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
10,463,320 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
12,344,461
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 118,981,059 119,075,058 128,960,448
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,114 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
7,920
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 3,114 7,920
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 118,913,062 119,010,468
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 64,883 56,670
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 118,977,945 119,067,138
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 118,981,059 119,075,058
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
118,977,945
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
89,190
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
3
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
119,067,138
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
119,067,138
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a ML 74500 - ST SALES P 2023-01-01 2023-12-31
b ML 74500 - LT SALES P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
c ML 74500 - ALLOCATED LT GAIN P 2022-01-01 2023-12-31
d TRUCK-ROGER BOGGS P 1998-06-30 2023-12-15
e SOUTH AMERICA AREA P 1988-10-28 2023-12-01
TRUCK-CARTER/LESS TRADE P 1999-05-18 2023-05-01
CHILDREN'S ZOO P 2003-10-31 2023-11-01
FORD TRK-SECURITY VIN5642 P 2007-07-31 2023-12-30
GATE OPENERS-SVC ENTRANCE P 2008-03-27 2023-11-01
SOUTH AMERICA SEWER LINE P 2011-06-01 2023-11-01
SO AMERICA BEAUTIFICATION P 2012-04-26 2023-12-01
VIS SCVS KAWASAKI CART P 2015-09-03 2023-05-01
KAWASKI MULE (BIRDS #48 - JK1AFEP17 P 2020-10-05 2023-05-01
KAWASKI MULE (MAMMALS #49 - JK1AFEP P 2020-10-05 2023-01-30
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 38,547,454   38,343,292 204,162
b 44,018,923   40,671,741 3,347,182
c 1,379     1,379
d 400 17,803 17,803 400
e   75,613 75,613  
3,320 2,183 2,183 3,320
  15,097 15,097  
3,130 16,134 16,134 3,130
  9,200 9,200  
  1,852 1,852  
  52,731 52,731  
4,555 10,400 10,400 4,555
4,650 6,875 8,250 3,275
4,365 5,958 8,250 2,073
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       204,162
b       3,347,182
c       1,379
d       400
e        
      3,320
       
      3,130
       
       
       
      4,555
      3,275
      2,073
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 3,569,476
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 204,162
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 81,544
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 81,544
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 81,544
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2023 estimated tax payments and 2022 overpayment credited to 2023 6a 79,719
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 1,825
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 81,544
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2024 estimated taxright arrow0 Refundedright arrow 11  
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
Yes
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowTX
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2023 or the taxable year beginning in 2023? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowwww.caldwellzoo.org
14
The books are in care ofright arrowOUIJAN VINSON Telephone no.right arrow (903) 592-8191

Located atright arrowPO BOX 4280TYLERTX ZIP+4right arrow75712
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2023, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2023, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2023?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2023 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2023.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2023? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
 
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
PS MCARTHUR SEC/BOARD MBR
3.00 		27,000    
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
EH CALDWELL FDTN PRES & CEO
40.00 		236,328 20,631  
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
HS MCARTHUR EXEC. CHAIRMAN
40.00 		241,896 15,699  
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
KL VEHRS BOARD MEMBER
3.00 		27,000    
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
PM LAKE BOARD MEMBER
3.00 		27,000    
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
CO BUFE BOARD MEMBER
3.00 		27,000    
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
JM GASTON BOARD MEMBER
3.00 		27,000    
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
RS MARSHALL ZOO PRES & CEO
40.00 		215,000 18,307  
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
LS MADDOX CHIEF OPER OFFICER
40.00 		128,702 19,203  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
O R VINSON FDTN CONTROLLER
32.00 		106,500 12,412  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
MD TUCKER DIR VISITOR SVC
40.00 		82,558 15,718  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
RD BOGGS FAC MAINT MGR
40.00 		78,531 13,857  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
M BOYD ZOO CONTROLLER
40.00 		95,227 20,521  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 21
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
BUCHANAN VETERINARY CONSULTING VETERINARY 202,669
638 CR 3812
TROUP,TX75789
MERRILL LYNCH PIERCE FENNER & SMITH INC INVESTMENT CONSULTNG 367,448
800 CAPITOL STREET SUITE 2060
HOUSTON,TX77002
RONALD W WUENSCH CONSULTING 104,440
3239 HICKORY BROOK LANE
KINGWOOD,TX77345
PALADIN SOLUTIONS LLC SECURITY 284,280
1209 S MAIN BOX 111
LINDALE,TX75771
SWEN MARKETING 343,102
4900 FLORENCE STREET
BELLAIRE,TX77401
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow1
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGH MAINTAINING AND OPERATING THE CALDWELL ZOO AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS. APPROXIMATELY 270,767 PEOPLE VISITED THE ZOO IN 2023. 15,512,491
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
97,112,174
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
9,435,499
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
2,235,563
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
108,783,236
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
 
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
108,783,236
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,631,749
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
107,151,487
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
5,357,574
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2022 from Part V, line 5.......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2022. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
7,943,435
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
 
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
7,574,400
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
 
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
 
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
15,517,835
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Form 990-PF (2023)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2022 		(c)
2022 		(d)
2023
1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2022:
a Enter amount for 2022 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2022:
a From 2018......  
b From 2019......  
c From 2020......  
d From 2021......  
e From 2022......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2023 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2022, but not more than line 2a  
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2023 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2023.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		 
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		 
e Undistributed income for 2022. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2024 .......... 		 
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2018 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2024.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2019....  
b Excess from 2020....  
c Excess from 2021....  
d Excess from 2022....  
e Excess from 2023....  
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2023, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
1998-07-01
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2023 (b) 2022 (c) 2021 (d) 2020
5,357,574 4,668,736 4,797,464 2,857,317 17,681,091
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 4,553,938 3,968,426 4,077,844 2,428,719 15,028,927
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		15,517,835 9,792,173 5,315,643 6,624,337 37,249,988
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		5,344 5,000 5,100 8,113 23,557
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		15,512,491 9,787,173 5,310,543 6,616,224 37,226,431
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ......          
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		          
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		3,571,716 3,805,724 4,053,995 3,679,147 15,110,582
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		         
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		         
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		          
(4) Gross investment income          
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
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aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year
CHEETAH CONSERVATION


PO BOX 2496
ALEXANDRIA,VA22301 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION


PO BOX 366
AZLE,TX76098 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION


201 MAIN ST SUITE 2600
FT WORTH,TX76102 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 500
GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION


PO BOX 24246
CLEVELAND,OH44124 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 500
DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY


650 SOUTH RL THORNTON FWY
DALLAS,TX75203 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
NORTHERN JAGUAR PROJECT


2114 W GRANT ROAD SUITE 121
TUCSON,AZ85745 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
LION GUARDIANS


PO BOX 9641
WASHINGTON DC,DC20016 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 344
Total .................................right arrow 3a 5,344
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aADMISSION INCOME         3,048,557
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 41,116  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 3,045,887  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....     15 627,047  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 3,552,723 16,753
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory     3 504,621 592,188
11 Other revenue:
aANIMAL SALES 		         
bAVIARY SEED STICK INCOME         103,160
cFISH FEEDER INCOME         14,811
dGIRAFFE FEEDING INCOME         160,735
eOTHER MISC. INCOME         272,928
fSPONSORSHIP INCOME-UBIT 541800 10,000      
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 10,000 7,771,394 4,209,132
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
11,990,526
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1A FEE FOR CALDWELL ZOO ADMISSION
8 GAIN(LOSS) ON DISPOSALS OF NON-INVENTORY ASSETS USED IN ZOO OPERATIONS
10 THE ZOO OPERATES A GIFT SHOP IN ORDER TO MAKE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ITEMS WHICH WILL ENHANCE ZOO VISITORS' KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF ANIMALS AND NATURE.
11A SALES OF ANIMALS TO OTHER ZOOS/NORMAL IN COURSE OF ZOO OPERATIONS
11B SALES OF FEED FOR BIRDS TO ZOO VISITORS/NORMAL IN COURSE OF ZOO OPERATIONS
11C SALES OF FEED FOR FISH AND ANIMALS TO ZOO VISITORS/NORMAL IN COURSE OF ZOO OPERATIONS
11D SALES OF FEED FOR GIRAFFES TO ZOO VISITORS/NORMAL IN COURSE OF ZOO OPERATIONS
11E MISC. INCOME FROM STROLLER RENTAL, EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND OTHER INCOME RELATED TO ZOO
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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See instructions.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

75-6004080
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
75-6004080
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
ANONYMOUS
UNDISCLOSED
 
TYLER, TX75703

$ 30,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

75-6004080
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
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Name of organization
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

75-6004080
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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TY 2023 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
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Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES-UBTI 385 0 0 0
ACCOUNTING/AUDITING FEES 47,140 35,355 35,355 11,785

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Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
AFRICAN THEME PHASE II 1992-07-01 3,045,408 2,820,721 SL 31.5000 96,295      
MAINTENANCE BLDG 1992-10-31 194,272 186,051 SL 31.5000 6,576      
PERIMETER FENCE 1993-04-30 33,796 31,011 SL 31.5000 1,073      
MAINTENANCE GARAGE 1994-07-01 328,642 239,311 SL 39.0000 8,310      
GENERAL BLDG & IMPROVEMEN 1997-07-01 11,500 9,308 SL 31.5000 365      
RESTROOM - ZONE C 2001-10-01 321,865 227,988 SL 30.0000 10,729      
FLAMINGO HOLDING 2002-04-01 322,837 222,399 SL 30.0000 10,761      
MAMMAL HOLDING 2002-04-01 193,793 133,242 SL 30.0000 5,907      
HORTICULTURE BLDG 2002-04-01 318,408 219,273 SL 30.0000 10,528      
ZONE A - ANIMAL HEALTH 2002-06-01 620,398 426,425 SL 30.0000 20,970      
MAIN ENTRY - RESTROOM 2003-10-31 110,000 70,279 SL 30.0000 3,667      
MAIN ENTRY - VISITOR SVCS 2003-10-31 207,561 132,611 SL 30.0000 6,919      
GIFT SHOP #2 2003-10-31 163,541 103,802 SL 30.0000 5,514      
ANIMAL HOLDING/QUARANTINE 2008-12-31 187,821 87,651 SL 30.0000 6,261      
BEAR EXHIBIT 2011-06-01 165,600 114,012 SL 19.5000 3,822      
CRANE HLDG BARN & PENS 2013-06-27 14,504 13,779 SL 10.0000 725      
PRAIRIE CHICKEN PEN EXT 2013-11-14 3,494 3,174 SL 10.0000 320      
CAT HOUSE - CAGING 2014-06-30 5,301 4,505 SL 10.0000 530      
OTTER HOUSE ROOF REPLACEM 2014-12-18 3,200 2,560 SL 10.0000 320      
HOLT TEXAS - SKID STEER 2015-12-03 32,737 22,916 SL 10.0000 3,274      
ROOF REPLACEMENT 2015-03-19 21,130 16,376 SL 10.0000 2,113      
WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENT 2015-09-01 245,921 85,100 SL 23.7500 9,060      
MADDOX A/C-ANIMAL SVCS BL 2016-02-18 23,500 22,940 SL 7.0000 560      
MADDOX A/C-GS 1-AC EVAPOR 2016-05-19 9,986 9,392 SL 7.0000 594      
MADDOX A/C-PURCHASING A/C 2016-12-08 6,980 5,983 SL 7.0000 997      
AFRICAN REPTILE FLOORING 2016-03-31 8,859 5,980 SL 10.0000 886      
PORTABLE CONCESSION BLDG 2016-04-30 44,327 29,922 SL 10.0000 4,433      
A/C REPLACEMENT - 3025 W. 2016-08-31 4,637 4,195 SL 7.0000 442      
UZURI IMPROVEMENTS 2017-01-31 29,244 17,301 SL 10.0000 2,924      
PENQUIN OZONE GENERATOR 2017-05-11 5,347 4,265 SL 7.0000 764      
CHAKULA CAFE - FURN & EQ 2017-04-06 263,363 213,197 SL 7.0000 37,623      
GARAGE - FIRE ALARM INSTA 2017-04-06 7,781 4,409 SL 10.0000 778      
OVERLOOK PROJECT 2017-05-04 168,077 95,245 SL 10.0000 16,808      
OVERLOOK RESTROOM 2017-04-06 363,962 68,748 SL 30.0000 12,132      
OVERLOOK PROJECT 2017-05-04 3,351,056 759,572 SL 25.0000 134,042      
GIRAFFE FEEDING STATION 2017-05-18 376,204 85,272 SL 25.0000 15,048      
ELEPHANT EXHIBIT RENOVATI 2017-05-04 991,448 224,729 SL 25.0000 39,658      
CHAKULA CAFE BLDG 2017-05-04 1,301,144 245,769 SL 30.0000 43,371      
RUDD - FIRE ALARM UPGRADE 2017-05-11 13,843 7,728 SL 10.0000 1,384      
COLOBUS MONKEY HOUSE 2017-09-06 5,723 3,003 SL 10.0000 572      
INTERIOR PERIMETER FENCE 2017-10-12 64,318 22,155 SL 15.0000 4,288      
HEATER A/C UNITS 2017-12-31 17,925 12,805 SL 7.0000 2,561      
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPH EQUIP 2018-03-14 92,192 63,655 SL 7.0000 13,170      
RHINO HOUSE WATER HEATER 2018-06-07 5,045 3,243 SL 7.0000 721      
LION HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLA 2018-08-09 5,750 3,558 SL 7.0000 821      
2018 KUBOTA RTV-X900G-H 2018-10-18 12,228 10,190 SL 5.0000 2,038      
ELEPHANT HOUSE IMPROV 2018-02-08 263,761 127,484 SL 10.0000 26,376      
UPPER PAR UMBRELLA THATCH 2018-09-18 17,691 7,517 SL 10.0000 1,769      
CAGE FRONTS LION HOUSE 2018-10-31 5,795 2,417 SL 10.0000 579      
7 CONTROLS FOR A/C HEAT 2018-01-01 27,800 19,855 SL 7.0000 3,971      
WEBSTORE SALES CONFIG 2019-04-04 10,389 9,740 SL 4.0000 649      
ZOO ADMIN A/C UNIT 2019-04-11 7,185 3,848 SL 7.0000 1,026      
GARAGE A/C UNIT 2019-04-11 7,185 3,848 SL 7.0000 1,026      
PURCHASING A/C UNITS (2) 2019-04-11 14,370 7,698 SL 7.0000 2,053      
WALK-IN FREEZER 2019-06-06 48,326 24,163 SL 7.0000 6,904      
ANESTHESIA MONITOR 2019-06-06 8,064 4,032 SL 7.0000 1,152      
PENGUIN EXHIBIT A/C UNIT 2019-08-29 12,980 6,180 SL 7.0000 1,854      
GIRAFFE HOUSE HEAT UNIT 2019-10-31 40,950 18,525 SL 7.0000 5,850      
2019 NISSAN NV VAN (EDUC) 2019-12-05 38,300 22,980 SL 5.0000 7,660      
ELEPHANT ENCLOSURE ADDITI 2019-01-01 309,077 49,452 SL 25.0000 12,363      
HORNED LIZARD RENOVATION 2019-04-05 6,834 2,505 SL 10.0000 683      
EDUCATION HUT IMPROVEMENT 2019-04-12 26,820 9,834 SL 10.0000 2,682      
GIRAFFE HOUSE ROOF 2019-10-31 59,261 18,766 SL 10.0000 5,926      
SAGE INTACCT 2020-09-01 50,696 29,573 SL 4.0000 12,674      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - GARAGE #44 2020-01-23 8,200 4,782 SL 5.0000 1,640      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - GARAGE #45 2020-01-23 8,200 4,782 SL 5.0000 1,640      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - BLDG MAINT # 2020-01-23 8,200 4,782 SL 5.0000 1,640      
ELECTRIC UTILITY CART - BLDG MAINT 2020-03-12 23,300 12,815 SL 5.0000 4,660      
ANIMAL SVCS A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT (3 2020-03-12 30,450 11,962 SL 7.0000 4,350      
GALAXY SERVER REPLACEMENT 2020-05-07 10,739 7,159 SL 4.0000 2,685      
COLOBUS HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT 2020-05-29 7,945 2,932 SL 7.0000 1,135      
LEOPARD HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT 2020-05-29 7,945 2,932 SL 7.0000 1,135      
KAWASKI MULE (BIRDS #48 - JK1AFEP17 2020-10-05 8,250 5,958 SL 3.0000 917      
ANIMAL SVCS ROOF REPAIRS 2020-04-16 7,720 2,059 SL 10.0000 772      
MECH MAINT (GARAGE) ROOF REPLACEMEN 2020-04-16 63,480 16,928 SL 10.0000 6,348      
BLDG MAINT ROOF REPLACEMENT 2020-04-16 49,970 13,325 SL 10.0000 4,997      
PURCHASING WAREHOUSE ROOF REPLACEME 2020-04-16 53,830 14,355 SL 10.0000 5,383      
ROOF REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS 2020-05-07 124,000 32,033 SL 10.0000 12,400      
ANACONDA EXHIBIT 2020-08-18 73,474 17,143 SL 10.0000 7,347      
VISITOR PARKING LOT REPAIRS/MAINT 2020-11-16 105,076 14,594 SL 15.0000 7,005      
EXECUTIVE OFFICE REFURBISH 2021-06-01 16,059 2,409 SL 10.0000 1,606      
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FURNITURE 2021-06-01 17,270 3,701 SL 7.0000 2,467      
KAWASAKI MULE (MAINT #50 -7881) 2021-01-31 8,297 3,180 SL 5.0000 1,659      
BACKHOE #51 2021-02-05 86,300 15,822 SL 10.0000 8,630      
VS - A/C COIL REPLACEMENT 2021-02-08 8,543 2,237 SL 7.0000 1,220      
FLAMINGO EXHIBIT OZONE GENERATOR 2021-02-11 10,206 2,673 SL 7.0000 1,458      
ZERO TURN MOWER #52 2021-03-11 13,972 4,890 SL 5.0000 2,794      
KAWASAKI MULE MAINT #53 -2050 2021-03-22 11,554 4,044 SL 5.0000 2,311      
KAWASAKI MULE MAINT #54 -2118 2021-03-22 11,554 4,044 SL 5.0000 2,311      
COMMUNICATIONS REPEATER 2021-09-28 5,198 928 SL 7.0000 743      
SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS 2021-10-11 12,350 3,859 SL 4.0000 3,088      
TEXAS REPTILE A/C UNITS (3) 2021-10-13 34,750 5,791 SL 7.0000 4,964      
BALE HANDLER W/ SKID STEER CONN 2021-11-11 7,417 1,148 SL 7.0000 1,060      
WEBSITE REDEIGN & UPDATE 2021-12-31 42,025 10,506 SL 4.0000 10,506      
GREENHOUSES - NEW ROOFS 2021-05-14 16,311 2,582 SL 10.0000 1,631      
OTTER POND LEAK REPAIR 2021-09-30 107,447 14,327 SL 10.0000 10,745      
BROODER HOUSE ROOF REPAIRS 2021-11-30 5,370 582 SL 10.0000 537      
GROUNDS (HORTI BLDG) ROOF REPAIRS 2021-11-30 10,740 1,164 SL 10.0000 1,074      
RHINO HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 59,070 6,399 SL 10.0000 5,907      
CHEETAH HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 25,060 2,715 SL 10.0000 2,506      
TX REPTILE BLDG - ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 83,760 9,074 SL 10.0000 8,376      
3037 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 12,234 1,427 SL 10.0000 1,223      
3043 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 13,282 1,549 SL 10.0000 1,328      
3025 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 12,107 1,413 SL 10.0000 1,211      
KUBOTA RTU-X900WL-A (GROUNDS) #55 2022-02-07 21,049 3,508 SL 5.0000 4,210      
KAWASAKI MULE (BLDG MAINT #56 -1905 2022-05-19 12,224 1,426 SL 5.0000 2,445      
ELEPHANT HOUSE HEAT DUCT 2022-05-23 6,150 512 SL 7.0000 879      
MADDOX - ZOO ADMIN AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 8,700 518 SL 7.0000 1,243      
MADDOX - BROODER HOUSE AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 17,985 1,071 SL 7.0000 2,569      
MADDOX - MAMMAL HOLDING AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 12,180 725 SL 7.0000 1,740      
2023 KAWASAKI MULE CONSTR #57 -3330 2022-09-23 18,339 917 SL 5.0000 3,668      
CASE IH F7HA TRACTOR W LOADER #58 2022-10-05 47,500 792 SL 10.0000 4,750      
ULTRASOUND - VET DEPT 2022-12-22 36,000   SL 7.0000 5,143      
ENTRY PLAZA ROOF REPAIR 2022-02-28 13,558 1,130 SL 10.0000 1,356      
CHEETAH BREEDING FACILITY EXPANSION 2022-02-28 111,259 9,272 SL 10.0000 11,126      
CREEK BED STABILIZATION PROJECT 2022-12-31 35,288   SL 15.0000 2,353      
HAY (STORAGE) BARN 2022-12-31 40,000   SL 10.0000 4,000      
KAWASAKI MULE #59 -13432 2023-01-11 9,553   SL 3.0000 2,654      
KAWASAKI MULE #60 -13927 2023-03-30 9,562   SL 3.0000 2,391      
KAWASAKI MULE #61 -04072 2023-04-19 13,657   SL 5.0000 1,821      
KAWASAKI MULE #62 -04069 2023-04-19 13,657   SL 5.0000 1,821      
CASE IH F75A TRACTOR W/ LOADER #65 2023-09-26 47,449   SL 10.0000 1,186      
CELLGATE SERVICE GATE CONTROLLER 2023-11-15 5,512   SL 4.0000 115      
SERVICE DRIVE GATE OPENER 2023-11-29 22,500   SL 7.0000 268      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 #64 -6027 2023-07-13 54,804   SL 5.0000 4,567      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 #63 -1489 2023-07-13 54,803   SL 5.0000 4,567      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO #66 -9825 2023-10-18 41,396   SL 5.0000 1,379      

TY 2023 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
EQUITY 47,020,878 56,056,543

TY 2023 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

 
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

 
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


38,334,841
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


37,303,425


TY 2023 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Auto./Transportation Equip. 370,952 222,802 148,150 148,150
Furniture and Fixtures 2,228,568 1,643,656 584,912 584,912
Buildings 26,300,133 19,047,397 7,252,736 7,252,736
Land 1,749,949   1,749,949 1,749,949


TY 2023 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 97,882 60,999 60,999 36,883


TY 2023 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 2,648,131 10,424,551 10,424,551
ERC CREDIT RECEIVABLE 614,863 15,000 15,000
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES   3,769 3,769
Net Intangible Assets 20,000 20,000 1,901,141


TY 2023 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ANIMAL EXPENSE 910,917     910,917
COMMUNICATIONS 46,617 9,251 9,251 37,366
CONTRACT LABOR 91,927     91,927
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 384,251 36,275 36,275 347,976
OTHER EMPLOYEE EXPENSES 150,304 33,350 33,350 116,954
OTHER EXPENSES 855,051 21,174 21,174 833,877
SUPPLIES 194,266 6,515 6,515 187,751
VEHICLE EXPENSE 79,332     79,332
X-EXPENSES ALLOC TO CHARITABLE INCOME     1,665,011 -1,665,011


TY 2023 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ADMISSION INCOME 3,048,557   3,048,557
AVIARY SEED STICK INCOME 103,160   103,160
FISH FEEDER INCOME 14,811   14,811
GIRAFFE FEEDING INCOME 160,735   160,735
Other Investment Income 627,047 627,047 627,047
OTHER MISC. INCOME 272,928   272,928
SPONSORSHIP INCOME-UBIT 10,000    


TY 2023 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Amount
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT-ROUNDING 3


TY 2023 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
SALES TAX PAYABLE 3,036 3,500
HOUSING DEPOSIT 75 225
CREDIT CARD CLEARING   4,195
Rounding 3  


TY 2023 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTING FEES 358,821 120,418 120,418 238,403
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 370,698 370,698 370,698 0


TY 2023 SalesOfInventoryList 
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1

Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
Cost of Goods Sold)
GIFT SHOP SALES 944,633 352,445 592,188
CONCESSION SALES 697,158 192,537 504,621

TY 2023 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
23017517
Software Version:
2023v5.1
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AD VALOREM TAXES 43,180 43,180 43,180  
EXCISE TAX 77,000      
INCOME TAX-UBTI 1,801