Seneca Zoological Society is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (D02) the organization is classified as: Management & Technical Assistance, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Seneca Zoological Society employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seneca 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 12/2022, Seneca Zoological Society generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.2m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Seneca Zoological Society has awarded 48 individual grants totaling $11,867,636. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SENECA PARK ZOO INSPIRES OUR COMMUNITY TO CONNECT, CARE FOR, AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION - EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAD 4,927 PARTICIPANTS FOR 319 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAMPS, CLASSES, SCHOOL SPROGRAMS, SCOUTS, AND ZOOTEENS. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS REACH 48,585 PEOPLE AT 897 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATION LOCATIONS.
ADMISSIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES - PROVIDE FUN AND ENGAGING GUEST EXPERIENCES WHILE VISITING THE ZOO. IN 2022, JUST UNDER 15,000 MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS ENJOYED ADMISSION TO THE ZOO. GUESTS AND MEMBERS HELPED RAISE MONEY FOR EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND IN SITU CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR SNOW LEOPARDS, RED PANDAS, RHINOS, AND AFRICAN ELEPHANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gavin Brownlie Jr Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Lutz Trustee Until May 2022 | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Stern Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Allen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leonard Bayer Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Trisha Butera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $129,506 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,187,224 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $637,702 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $331,789 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,954,432 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,437,293 |
Investment income | $51,096 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$189,713 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $333,363 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,586,471 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $416,765 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $31,631 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $307,498 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,946 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,461,316 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,616 |
Other employee benefits | $164,472 |
Payroll taxes | $132,142 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,219 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,011 |
Fees for services: Other | $469,832 |
Advertising and promotion | $132,135 |
Office expenses | $236,323 |
Information technology | $438,109 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $252,904 |
Travel | $20,053 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,077 |
Interest | $61,168 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,904 |
Insurance | $23,173 |
All other expenses | $59,350 |
Total functional expenses | $4,195,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $350,595 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,613,227 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $938,662 |
Accounts receivable, net | $22,952 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $6,774 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $37,983 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,995 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,609,661 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $151,075 |
Total assets | $4,742,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,129 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $235,095 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $32,570 |
Total liabilities | $521,794 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,578,963 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $642,167 |
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 | $4,742,924 |
Over the last fiscal year, Seneca Zoological Society has awarded $351,618 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LION LANDSCAPESEMPOWERS AFRICA PURPOSE: LION CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
RED PANDA NETWORK PURPOSE: RED PANDA CONSERVATION | $14,000 |
INTERNATIONAL RHINO FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RHINO CONSERVATION | $8,000 |
COUNTY OF MONROE PARKS DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: REVENUE & EXPERIENCE SHARE FOR SENECA PARK ZOO | $276,623 |
POLAR BEAR INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: POLAR BEAR CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
SNOW LEOPARD TRUST PURPOSE: SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION | $8,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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New England Regional Fishery Management Council Newburyport, MA | $1,329,253 | $5,221,697 |
Seneca Zoological Society Rochester, NY | $4,742,924 | $4,586,471 |
Waverly Senior Services Gladwyne, PA | $979,720 | $1,289,332 |
Keeping Track Inc Richmond, VT | $110,694 | $0 |
New York State Animal Protection Federation Education Fund Albany, NY | $137,990 | $0 |
South Coast Tropical Fish Society Inc Dartmouth, MA | $1,392 | $0 |