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
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
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$129,040,837J 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) 12,217
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 2,707,744 2,707,744 2,707,744
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,634,707
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 13,770,073
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,634,707
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 1,719,438
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 557,598
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1,161,840 1,161,840
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,931,150 554,631 4,921,150
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 10,447,658 4,897,082 8,790,734
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 950,179 464,699 464,699 485,480
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 4,925,928 154,132 154,132 4,771,796
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 1,489,118 83,002 83,002 1,406,116
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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170,332 127,077 127,077 43,255
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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51,675 30,660 30,660 20,615
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
637,408 544,984 544,984 92,424
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
115,013 64,340 64,340  
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
871,503 16,990 16,990
20 Occupancy.............. 837,991 30,172 30,172 807,819
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 50,513 8,606 8,606 41,907
22 Printing and publications.......... 2,744     2,744
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3,351,992 117,442 1,915,189 1,436,803
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 13,454,396 1,642,104 3,439,851 9,108,959
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 19,200 19,200
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 13,473,596 1,642,104 3,439,851 9,128,159
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -3,025,938
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 3,254,978
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 5,350,883
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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............. 10,075 10,549 10,549
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 13,260,596 4,652,163 4,652,163
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.............. 249,601 268,460 268,460
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 38,334,841 38,072,680 36,019,655
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 47,020,878 45,519,173 59,045,186
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 arrow30,840,362
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow21,273,187 9,735,747 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9,567,175 		9,567,175
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10,463,320 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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17,977,649 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
19,477,649
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 119,075,058 116,067,849 129,040,837
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:
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7,920 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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26,650
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 7,920 26,650
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........... 119,010,468 116,003,480
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 56,670 37,719
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)..... 119,067,138 116,041,199
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 119,075,058 116,067,849
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
119,067,138
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-3,025,938
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
3
 
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
116,041,200
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
1
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
116,041,199
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 2024-01-01 2024-12-31
b ML 74500 - LT SALES P 2023-01-01 2024-12-31
c ML 74500 - ALLOCATED LT GAIN P 2023-01-01 2024-12-31
d DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE FURNITURE AND EQUIP P 1986-01-17 2024-12-31
e PERIMETER FENCE P 1980-07-01 2024-12-31
PERIMETER FENCE P 1993-04-30 2024-12-31
PERIMETER FENCE P 1997-05-27 2024-12-31
FENCING - ZONE C P 2001-10-01 2024-12-31
UZURI A/C REPLACED P 1988-07-01 2024-12-31
(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 1,477,622   1,519,209 -41,587
b 12,292,279   10,616,157 1,676,122
c 172     172
d   13,130 13,130  
e   1,309 1,309  
  3,970 3,970  
  4,907 4,907  
  6,045 6,045  
  6,201 6,201  
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       -41,587
b       1,676,122
c       172
d        
e        
       
       
       
       
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 1,634,707
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 -41,587
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 45,244
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 45,244
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 45,244
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 47,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b  
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 47,000
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8 6
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 1,750
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow1,750 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? 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 arrowDWIGHT EVANS 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 2024, 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 2024? .............
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
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 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
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 PRES/CEO
40.00 		246,418 21,340  
2215 W MLK JR BLVD
TYLER,TX75702
HS MCARTHUR EXEC. CHAIRMAN
40.00 		266,934 17,301  
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 FORMER PRES/CEO
33.00 		301,827 17,590  
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 		160,144 21,831  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
O R VINSON FDTN CONTROLLER
32.00 		132,005 13,691  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
M BOYD ZOO CONTROLLER
40.00 		105,917 17,088  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
RD BOGGS FAC MAINT MGR
40.00 		83,115 15,279  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
S STAINBACK CURATOR OF MAMMALS
40.00 		76,892 15,144  
PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow 19
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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 249,610
638 CR 3812
TROUP,TX75789
RILEY HARRIS CONSTRUCTION LP CONSTRUCTION MGMT 7,207,121
12245 COUNTY ROAD 289
TYLER,TX75707
KINGDOM PRODUCTIONS INC DESIGN 392,722
3920 MCMANN ROAD
CINCINNATI,OH45245
PALADIN SOLUTIONS LLC SECURITY 726,560
1209 S MAIN BOX 111
LINDALE,TX75771
SWEN MARKETING 549,207
4900 FLORENCE STREET
BELLAIRE,TX77401
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow4
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 278,835 PEOPLE VISITED THE ZOO IN 2024. 17,217,724
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
97,124,992
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
7,535,133
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
1,710,571
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
106,370,696
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
106,370,696
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
1,595,560
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
104,775,136
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
5,238,757
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 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2024. (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
9,128,159
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
8,108,765
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
17,236,924
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7  
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only.......  
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023......  
f Total of lines 3a through e ........  
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$  
a Applied to 2023, 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 2024 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		 
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		 
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 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		 
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024....  
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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 2024, 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) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
5,238,757 5,357,574 4,668,736 4,797,464 20,062,531
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 4,452,943 4,553,938 3,968,426 4,077,844 17,053,151
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		17,236,924 15,517,835 9,792,173 5,315,643 47,862,575
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		19,200 5,344 5,000 5,100 34,644
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		17,217,724 15,512,491 9,787,173 5,310,543 47,827,931
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 .. 		3,492,505 3,571,716 3,805,724 4,053,995 14,923,940
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:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
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 2,500
INTERNATIONAL ELEPHANT FOUNDATION


PO BOX 366
AZLE,TX76098 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 2,500
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION


201 MAIN ST SUITE 2600
FT WORTH,TX76102 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
DALLAS ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY


650 SOUTH RL THORNTON FWY
DALLAS,TX75203 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,000
LION GUARDIANS


PO BOX 9641
WASHINGTON DC,DC20016 		N/A PC CONSERVATION 1,200
CALDWELL ZOO INC


PO BOX 4785
TYLER,TX75712 		N/A PC GENERAL SUPPORT 11,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 19,200
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b  
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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         3,679,691
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    
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 2,707,744  
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 .....     15 554,631  
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 1,634,707  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory     3 517,256 644,584
11 Other revenue:
aANIMAL SALES 		        178
bAVIARY SEED STICK INCOME         99,264
cFISH FEEDER INCOME         15,039
dGIRAFFE FEEDING INCOME         234,875
eOTHER MISC. INCOME         337,472
fSPONSORSHIP INCOME-UBIT 541800 10,000      
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 10,000 5,414,338 5,011,103
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
10,435,441
(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 FEES FOR CALDWELL ZOO ADMISSION
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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Form 990-PF (2024)
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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
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with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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

75-6004080
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number
75-6004080
Part I
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
BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
1600 W SOUTHWEST LOOP 323
 
TYLER, TX75701

$ 6,000


(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) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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
1
 CANDY $ 6,000 2024-11-30
(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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
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.) $  
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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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 2,917,016 SL 31.5000 96,295      
MAINTENANCE BLDG 1992-10-31 194,272 192,627 SL 31.5000 1,645      
PERIMETER FENCE 1993-04-30 29,826 28,114 SL 31.5000 1,073      
MAINTENANCE GARAGE 1994-07-01 328,642 247,621 SL 39.0000 8,310      
GENERAL BLDG & IMPROVEMEN 1997-07-01 11,500 9,673 SL 31.5000 365      
RESTROOM - ZONE C 2001-10-01 321,865 238,717 SL 30.0000 10,729      
FLAMINGO HOLDING 2002-04-01 322,837 233,160 SL 30.0000 10,761      
MAMMAL HOLDING 2002-04-01 193,793 139,149 SL 30.0000 5,907      
HORTICULTURE BLDG 2002-04-01 318,408 229,801 SL 30.0000 10,528      
ZONE A - ANIMAL HEALTH 2002-06-01 620,398 447,395 SL 30.0000 20,970      
MAIN ENTRY - RESTROOM 2003-10-31 110,000 73,946 SL 30.0000 3,667      
MAIN ENTRY - VISITOR SVCS 2003-10-31 207,561 139,530 SL 30.0000 6,919      
GIFT SHOP #2 2003-10-31 163,541 109,316 SL 30.0000 5,514      
ANIMAL HOLDING/QUARANTINE 2008-12-31 187,821 93,912 SL 30.0000 6,261      
BEAR EXHIBIT 2011-06-01 165,600 117,834 SL 19.5000 3,822      
CAT HOUSE - CAGING 2014-06-30 5,301 5,035 SL 10.0000 266      
OTTER HOUSE ROOF REPLACEM 2014-12-18 3,200 2,880 SL 10.0000 320      
HOLT TEXAS - SKID STEER 2015-12-03 32,737 26,190 SL 10.0000 3,274      
ROOF REPLACEMENT 2015-03-19 21,130 18,489 SL 10.0000 2,113      
WATER UTILITY IMPROVEMENT 2015-09-01 245,921 94,160 SL 23.7500 9,060      
AFRICAN REPTILE FLOORING 2016-03-31 8,859 6,866 SL 10.0000 886      
PORTABLE CONCESSION BLDG 2016-04-30 44,327 34,355 SL 10.0000 4,433      
UZURI IMPROVEMENTS 2017-01-31 29,244 20,225 SL 10.0000 2,924      
PENQUIN OZONE GENERATOR 2017-05-11 5,347 5,029 SL 7.0000 318      
CHAKULA CAFE - FURN & EQ 2017-04-06 239,480 226,937 SL 7.0000 12,541      
GARAGE - FIRE ALARM INSTA 2017-04-06 7,781 5,187 SL 10.0000 778      
OVERLOOK PROJECT 2017-05-04 168,077 112,053 SL 10.0000 16,808      
OVERLOOK RESTROOM 2017-04-06 363,962 80,880 SL 30.0000 12,132      
OVERLOOK PROJECT 2017-05-04 3,351,056 893,614 SL 25.0000 134,042      
GIRAFFE FEEDING STATION 2017-05-18 376,204 100,320 SL 25.0000 15,048      
ELEPHANT EXHIBIT RENOVATI 2017-05-04 991,448 264,387 SL 25.0000 39,658      
CHAKULA CAFE BLDG 2017-05-04 1,301,144 289,140 SL 30.0000 43,371      
RUDD - FIRE ALARM UPGRADE 2017-05-11 13,843 9,112 SL 10.0000 1,384      
COLOBUS MONKEY HOUSE 2017-09-06 5,723 3,575 SL 10.0000 572      
INTERIOR PERIMETER FENCE 2017-10-12 64,318 26,443 SL 15.0000 4,288      
HEATER A/C UNITS 2017-12-31 17,925 15,366 SL 7.0000 2,559      
DIGITAL RADIOGRAPH EQUIP 2018-03-14 92,192 76,825 SL 7.0000 13,170      
RHINO HOUSE WATER HEATER 2018-06-07 5,045 3,964 SL 7.0000 721      
LION HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLA 2018-08-09 5,750 4,379 SL 7.0000 821      
ELEPHANT HOUSE IMPROV 2018-02-08 263,761 153,860 SL 10.0000 26,376      
UPPER PAR UMBRELLA THATCH 2018-09-18 17,691 9,286 SL 10.0000 1,769      
CAGE FRONTS LION HOUSE 2018-10-31 5,795 2,996 SL 10.0000 580      
7 CONTROLS FOR A/C HEAT 2018-01-01 27,800 23,826 SL 7.0000 3,974      
ZOO ADMIN A/C UNIT 2019-04-11 7,185 4,874 SL 7.0000 1,026      
GARAGE A/C UNIT 2019-04-11 7,185 4,874 SL 7.0000 1,026      
PURCHASING A/C UNITS (2) 2019-04-11 14,370 9,751 SL 7.0000 2,053      
WALK-IN FREEZER 2019-06-06 48,326 31,067 SL 7.0000 6,904      
ANESTHESIA MONITOR 2019-06-06 8,064 5,184 SL 7.0000 1,152      
PENGUIN EXHIBIT A/C UNIT 2019-08-29 12,980 8,034 SL 7.0000 1,854      
GIRAFFE HOUSE HEAT UNIT 2019-10-31 40,950 24,375 SL 7.0000 5,850      
2019 NISSAN NV VAN (EDUC) 2019-12-05 38,300 30,640 SL 5.0000 7,660      
ELEPHANT ENCLOSURE ADDITI 2019-01-01 309,077 61,815 SL 25.0000 12,363      
HORNED LIZARD RENOVATION 2019-04-05 6,834 3,188 SL 10.0000 683      
EDUCATION HUT IMPROVEMENT 2019-04-12 26,820 12,516 SL 10.0000 2,682      
GIRAFFE HOUSE ROOF 2019-10-31 59,261 24,692 SL 10.0000 5,926      
SAGE INTACCT 2020-09-01 50,696 42,247 SL 4.0000 8,449      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - GARAGE #44 2020-01-23 8,200 6,422 SL 5.0000 1,640      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - GARAGE #45 2020-01-23 8,200 6,422 SL 5.0000 1,640      
KAWASKI MULE SX CART - BLDG MAINT # 2020-01-23 8,200 6,422 SL 5.0000 1,640      
ELECTRIC UTILITY CART - BLDG MAINT 2020-03-12 23,300 17,475 SL 5.0000 4,660      
ANIMAL SVCS A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT (3 2020-03-12 30,450 16,312 SL 7.0000 4,350      
GALAXY SERVER REPLACEMENT 2020-05-07 10,739 9,844 SL 4.0000 895      
COLOBUS HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT 2020-05-29 7,945 4,067 SL 7.0000 1,135      
LEOPARD HOUSE A/C UNIT REPLACEMENT 2020-05-29 7,945 4,067 SL 7.0000 1,135      
ANIMAL SVCS ROOF REPAIRS 2020-04-16 7,720 2,831 SL 10.0000 772      
MECH MAINT (GARAGE) ROOF REPLACEMEN 2020-04-16 63,480 23,276 SL 10.0000 6,348      
BLDG MAINT ROOF REPLACEMENT 2020-04-16 49,970 18,322 SL 10.0000 4,997      
PURCHASING WAREHOUSE ROOF REPLACEME 2020-04-16 53,830 19,738 SL 10.0000 5,383      
ROOF REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS 2020-05-07 124,000 44,433 SL 10.0000 12,400      
ANACONDA EXHIBIT 2020-08-18 73,474 24,490 SL 10.0000 7,347      
VISITOR PARKING LOT REPAIRS/MAINT 2020-11-16 105,076 21,599 SL 15.0000 7,005      
EXECUTIVE OFFICE REFURBISH 2021-06-01 16,059 4,015 SL 10.0000 1,606      
EXECUTIVE OFFICE FURNITURE 2021-06-01 17,270 6,168 SL 7.0000 2,467      
KAWASAKI MULE (MAINT #50 -7881) 2021-01-31 8,297 4,839 SL 5.0000 1,659      
BACKHOE #51 2021-02-05 86,300 24,452 SL 10.0000 8,630      
VS - A/C COIL REPLACEMENT 2021-02-08 8,543 3,457 SL 7.0000 1,220      
FLAMINGO EXHIBIT OZONE GENERATOR 2021-02-11 10,206 4,131 SL 7.0000 1,458      
ZERO TURN MOWER #52 2021-03-11 13,972 7,684 SL 5.0000 2,794      
KAWASAKI MULE MAINT #53 -2050 2021-03-22 11,554 6,355 SL 5.0000 2,311      
KAWASAKI MULE MAINT #54 -2118 2021-03-22 11,554 6,355 SL 5.0000 2,311      
COMMUNICATIONS REPEATER 2021-09-28 5,198 1,671 SL 7.0000 743      
SECURITY CAMERA SYSTEMS 2021-10-11 12,350 6,947 SL 4.0000 3,088      
TEXAS REPTILE A/C UNITS (3) 2021-10-13 34,750 10,755 SL 7.0000 4,964      
BALE HANDLER W/ SKID STEER CONN 2021-11-11 7,417 2,208 SL 7.0000 1,060      
WEBSITE REDEIGN & UPDATE 2021-12-31 42,025 21,012 SL 4.0000 10,506      
GREENHOUSES - NEW ROOFS 2021-05-14 16,311 4,213 SL 10.0000 1,631      
OTTER POND LEAK REPAIR 2021-09-30 107,447 25,072 SL 10.0000 10,745      
BROODER HOUSE ROOF REPAIRS 2021-11-30 5,370 1,119 SL 10.0000 537      
GROUNDS (HORTI BLDG) ROOF REPAIRS 2021-11-30 10,740 2,238 SL 10.0000 1,074      
RHINO HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 59,070 12,306 SL 10.0000 5,907      
CHEETAH HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 25,060 5,221 SL 10.0000 2,506      
TX REPTILE BLDG - ROOF REPLACEMENT 2021-11-30 83,760 17,450 SL 10.0000 8,376      
3037 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 12,234 2,650 SL 10.0000 1,223      
3043 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 13,282 2,877 SL 10.0000 1,328      
3025 W GENTRY ROOF REPLACED 2021-10-18 12,107 2,624 SL 10.0000 1,211      
KUBOTA RTU-X900WL-A (GROUNDS) #55 2022-02-07 21,049 7,718 SL 5.0000 4,210      
KAWASAKI MULE (BLDG MAINT #56 -1905 2022-05-19 12,224 3,871 SL 5.0000 2,445      
ELEPHANT HOUSE HEAT DUCT 2022-05-23 6,150 1,391 SL 7.0000 879      
MADDOX - ZOO ADMIN AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 8,700 1,761 SL 7.0000 1,243      
MADDOX - BROODER HOUSE AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 17,985 3,640 SL 7.0000 2,569      
MADDOX - MAMMAL HOLDING AC REPLACED 2022-07-31 12,180 2,465 SL 7.0000 1,740      
2023 KAWASAKI MULE CONSTR #57 -3330 2022-09-23 18,339 4,585 SL 5.0000 3,668      
CASE IH F7HA TRACTOR W LOADER #58 2022-10-05 47,500 5,542 SL 10.0000 4,750      
ULTRASOUND - VET DEPT 2022-12-22 36,000 5,143 SL 7.0000 5,143      
ENTRY PLAZA ROOF REPAIR 2022-02-28 13,558 2,486 SL 10.0000 1,356      
CHEETAH BREEDING FACILITY EXPANSION 2022-02-28 111,259 20,398 SL 10.0000 11,126      
CREEK BED STABILIZATION PROJECT 2022-12-31 35,288 2,353 SL 15.0000 2,353      
HAY (STORAGE) BARN 2022-12-31 40,000 4,000 SL 10.0000 4,000      
KAWASAKI MULE #59 -13432 2023-01-11 9,553 2,654 SL 3.0000 3,184      
KAWASAKI MULE #60 -13927 2023-03-30 9,562 2,391 SL 3.0000 3,187      
KAWASAKI MULE #61 -04072 2023-04-19 13,657 1,821 SL 5.0000 2,731      
KAWASAKI MULE #62 -04069 2023-04-19 13,657 1,821 SL 5.0000 2,731      
CASE IH F75A TRACTOR W/ LOADER #65 2023-09-26 47,449 1,186 SL 10.0000 4,745      
CELLGATE SERVICE GATE CONTROLLER 2023-11-15 5,512 115 SL 4.0000 1,378      
SERVICE DRIVE GATE OPENER 2023-11-29 22,500 268 SL 7.0000 3,214      
HOBART CHOPPER FISH GRINDER 2024-06-28 14,915   SL 7.0000 1,065      
GS - A/C REPLACEMENT 2024-01-30 52,996   SL 7.0000 6,940      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 #64 -6027 2023-07-13 54,804 4,567 SL 5.0000 10,961      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 #63 -1489 2023-07-13 54,803 4,567 SL 5.0000 10,961      
2024 CHEV SILVERADO #66 -9825 2023-10-18 41,396 1,379 SL 5.0000 8,279      
NORTH CREEK CROSSING IMPROV 2024-01-31 16,883   SL 10.0000 1,548      
RHINO YARD CONVERSION 2024-03-31 43,348   SL 10.0000 3,251      
AERIAL SURVEY 2024-07-29 9,800   SL 4.0000 1,021      
CONCESSION A/C REPLACEMENT 2024-03-11 30,506   SL 7.0000 3,269      
UZURI - A/C REPLACEMENT 2024-05-31 16,435   SL 7.0000 1,370      
ENTRY RESTROOM (MEN'S) MINI SPLIT A 2024-06-27 8,679   SL 7.0000 620      
CANON IMAGERUNNER DX C3935 PRINTER 2024-02-27 10,906   SL 5.0000 1,818      
PERIMETER FENCE REPAIRS (STORM DAMA 2024-08-07 33,952   SL 15.0000 754      
GIRAFFE HOUSE - FLOORING 2024-08-07 24,000   SL 10.0000 800      
EDUCATION HUTS THATCH ROOF 2024-09-30 75,274   SL 10.0000 1,882      
KUBOTA RTV (GROUNDS) #68 - A5KP1HDB 2024-10-17 25,939   SL 5.0000 865      
2025 INTL MV607 DUMP TRUCK #67 2024-08-23 125,034   SL 10.0000 4,168      

TY 2024 LandEtcSchedule2
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
Auto./Transportation Equip. 495,985 264,831 231,154 231,154
Furniture and Fixtures 2,266,707 1,348,135 918,572 918,572
Buildings 26,327,721 19,660,221 6,667,500 6,667,500
Land 1,749,949   1,749,949 1,749,949


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 170,332 127,077 127,077 43,255


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS 10,424,551 17,836,748 17,836,748
ERC CREDIT RECEIVABLE 15,000 15,000 15,000
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIVABLES 3,769 105,901 105,901
Net Intangible Assets 20,000 20,000 1,520,000


TY 2024 OtherDecreasesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Amount
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT-ROUNDING 1


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ANIMAL EXPENSE 905,980     905,980
COMMUNICATIONS 57,186 12,117 12,117 45,069
CONTRACT LABOR 29,590     29,590
MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 655,289 16,795 16,795 638,494
OTHER EMPLOYEE EXPENSES 234,708 50,915 50,915 183,793
OTHER EXPENSES 1,181,476 25,050 25,050 1,156,426
SUPPLIES 236,227 12,565 12,565 223,662
VEHICLE EXPENSE 51,536     51,536
X-EXPENSES ALLOC TO CHARITABLE INCOME     1,797,747 -1,797,747


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
ADMISSION INCOME 3,679,691   3,679,691
ANIMAL SALES 178   178
AVIARY SEED STICK INCOME 99,264   99,264
FISH FEEDER INCOME 15,039   15,039
GIRAFFE FEEDING INCOME 234,875   234,875
Other Investment Income 554,631 554,631 554,631
OTHER MISC. INCOME 337,472   337,472
SPONSORSHIP INCOME-UBIT 10,000    


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
SALES TAX PAYABLE 3,500 3,326
HOUSING DEPOSIT 225 450
CREDIT CARD CLEARING 4,195 10,874
EXCISE TAX PAYABLE   12,000


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
CONSULTING FEES 228,030 135,606 135,606 92,424
INVESTMENT MGMT FEES 409,378 409,378 409,378 0


TY 2024 SalesOfInventoryList 
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2

Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
Cost of Goods Sold)
GIFT SHOP SALES 998,944 354,360 644,584
CONCESSION SALES 720,494 203,238 517,256

TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
THE CALDWELL FOUNDATION
EIN:
75-6004080
Software ID:
24020490
Software Version:
2024v5.2
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
AD VALOREM TAXES 64,340 64,340 64,340  
EXCISE TAX 48,825      
INCOME TAX-UBTI 1,848