Lehigh Valley Zoological Society is located in Schnecksville, PA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society employed 127 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lehigh Valley Zoological Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2021, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE A SAFE, ENGAGING AND ENLIGHTENING WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES AS THE ZOO DEMONSTRATES LEADERSHIP IN THE CULTURAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL CARE & VETERINARY SERVICES
EDUCATION
GUEST SERVICES INCLUDING WINTER LIGHTS
FACILITIES & GROUNDS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amanda Shurr President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $103,201 |
Wendy A Nicolosi ESQ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Castillo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Wayne Grim Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Pasquale Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Grammes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pa Lawn & Landscape Winter Lights Event Partner | 10/30/18 | $436,085 |
Lehigh Valley Pole Builders Llc Construction | 10/30/18 | $190,400 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $408,473 |
Fundraising events | $119,149 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,000,485 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $427,449 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,955,556 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,607,542 |
Investment income | $85 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,592 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,772 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $614,671 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,175,034 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $120,258 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,103 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,658,429 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $170,780 |
Payroll taxes | $152,097 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $664,335 |
Advertising and promotion | $146,736 |
Office expenses | $111,624 |
Information technology | $22,199 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $202,646 |
Travel | $3,734 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,445 |
Interest | $5,772 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $142,571 |
Insurance | $59,342 |
All other expenses | $29,979 |
Total functional expenses | $3,951,951 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $553,135 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,579,991 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $206,967 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $51,524 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $18,416 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,569,876 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $170,467 |
Total assets | $4,150,376 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,737 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $155,600 |
Other liabilities | $449,618 |
Total liabilities | $730,955 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,264,668 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $154,753 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,150,376 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Lehigh Valley Zoological Society has recieved totaling $60,151.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $32,000 |
United Way Of The Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,249 |
John A And Margaret Post Foundation Inc Mt Bethel, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,572 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
American Express Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $60 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Maryland Zoological Society Inc Baltimore, MD | $75,809,462 | $21,851,255 |
Akron Zoological Park Akron, OH | $85,745,388 | $19,333,819 |
Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | $29,186,847 | $12,846,131 |
Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $41,190,755 | $10,493,866 |
Norristown Zoological Society Norristown, PA | $59,730,142 | $48,318,242 |
Staten Island Zoological Society Inc Staten Island, NY | $2,458,383 | $3,772,609 |
Lehigh Valley Zoological Society Schnecksville, PA | $4,150,376 | $5,175,034 |
Erie Zoological Society Erie, PA | $15,514,227 | $4,230,714 |
Niagara Aquarium Foundation Inc Niagara Falls, NY | $11,266,843 | $6,014,465 |
Healthy Kids Running Series Thornton, PA | $563,048 | $2,471,546 |
Utica Zoological Society Utica, NY | $4,059,823 | $2,740,900 |
The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc Camden, NJ | $2,120,961 | $1,400,037 |