The Louisville Zoological Foundation, through its Board of Trustees, shall advise the Mayor on the management of the Louisville Zoological Gardens. The Louisville Zoological Foundation is a separate, non-profit 501(c)(3) entity which exists to foster a partnership between Louisville Metro, the private sector and state and federal governments through strategic initiatives focused upon the Zoo's commitment "To Better the Bond Between People and the Planet"; to solicit and receive contributions and grants of money and property from individuals, private organizations, public organizations, the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Federal Government to support programs and activities at the Louisville Zoological Gardens; to assist and advise the Zoo staff with the development and implementation of a strategic plan to meet the goals set forth within the plan; and to annually operate as a nonprofit exempt organization under the provisions of KRS Chapter 273 and Title 26, Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Code.
(Lou. Metro Am. Ord. No. 119-2007, approved 7-2-2007)