Seneca Zoological Society
- Assets
- $4.3m
- Revenue
- $6.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 142
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 08/1958
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-0905390
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Seneca Zoological Society employed 142 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 12/2021, Seneca Zoological Society generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Seneca Zoological Society has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $11,516,018. 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
2021
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:
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EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION - EDUCATION PROGRAMS HAD 4,039 PARTICIPANTS FOR 255 PROGRAMS, INCLUDING CAMPS, CLASSES, SCHOOL SPROGRAMS, SCOUTS, AND ZOOTEENS. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS REACH 6,576 PEOPLE AT 85 DIFFERENT ORGANIZATION LOCATIONS.
ADMISSIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES - PROVIDE FUN AND ENGAGING GUEST EXPERIENCES WHILE VISITING THE ZOO. IN 2021, 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.
ZOO GIFT SHOP - OFFERED ZOO-RELATED MERCHANDISE TO NEARLY 344,000 GUESTS. MONEY RAISED WAS USED TO SUPPORT ANIMAL ACQUISITIONS, INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE AND EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO. GUESTS ALSO HELPED RAISE MONEY FOR POLAR BEAR AND GIRAFFE CONSERVATION IN THEIR NATURAL RANGE.ZOO FOOD SERVICE - PROVIDES QUALITY FOOD AND BEVERAGES TO GUEST IN 3 ZOO LOCATIONS AND WELL AS PROVIDING FOR CATERED EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING HAPPY HOURS. MONEY RAISED HERE ALSO SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING AND CONSERVATION ACTION PROGRAMS.THE SOCIETY CEASED MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF THE ZOO GIFT SHOP AND FOOD SALES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Reed Sanchez President & CEO | Officer | 39 | $144,344 |
Sharon Peterson Vice President & CFO | Officer | 39 | $115,844 |
Eric Allen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Stern Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Trisha Butera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelly Doran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $90,902 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $488,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $554,307 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $162,285 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,133,709 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,376,701 |
| Investment income | $280 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $186,823 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $150,335 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,847,848 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,965,388 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $16,943 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $286,132 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $286,132 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,719,986 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,601 |
| Other employee benefits | $150,428 |
| Payroll taxes | $176,078 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,000 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,513 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,235 |
| Fees for services: Other | $182,769 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,117 |
| Office expenses | $226,327 |
| Information technology | $112,952 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $51,096 |
| Travel | $3,873 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,825 |
| Interest | $137,086 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,260 |
| Insurance | $30,409 |
| All other expenses | $42,976 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,785,951 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $574,255 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,761,605 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $30,018 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,849 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,049 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,536 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,060 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,773,239 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,255,611 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $185,957 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $190,931 |
| 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 | $48,878 |
| Total liabilities | $425,766 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,098,107 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $731,738 |
| 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 | $4,255,611 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Seneca Zoological Society has awarded $1,814,791 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COUNTY OF MONROE PARKS DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: REVENUE & EXPERIENCE SHARE FOR SENECA PARK ZOO | $1,797,791 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: LION AND ELEPHANT CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Seneca Zoological Society has recieved totaling $370.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $44 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $44 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $44 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $38 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,610,212 |
| Earnings | $201,067 |
| Net Contributions | $25,505 |
| Other Expense | $77,696 |
| Ending Balance | $1,759,088 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Panthera Corporation New York, NY | $16,464,496 | $19,509,109 |
Animal Care And Control Of New York City Inc New York, NY | $86,764,105 | $21,341,686 |
The Maryland Zoological Society Inc Baltimore, MD | $75,809,462 | $21,851,255 |
The James Beard Foundation Inc New York, NY | $7,570,117 | $18,186,794 |
Red Crane Foundation New York, NY | $56,630,126 | $34,466,458 |
Farm Sanctuary Inc Watkins Glen, NY | $35,338,754 | $16,472,338 |
Golden Eagle Foundation Albany, NY | $0 | $427,452 |
Akron Zoological Park Akron, OH | $85,745,388 | $19,333,819 |
Svf Foundation Newport, RI | $0 | -$14,778 |
Brandywine Valley Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Chester, PA | $17,620,936 | $15,995,612 |
Bideawee Inc New York, NY | $39,270,395 | $10,745,956 |
Animal Rescue League Of Boston Dedham, MA | $118,637,027 | $11,759,529 |