Utica Zoological Society is located in Utica, NY. The organization was established in 1966. 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 12/2023, Utica Zoological Society employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utica 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 12/2023, Utica Zoological Society generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UTICA ZOO CREATES UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND PROMOTES PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND RECREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITS - TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE UTICA ZOO WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 81,720 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION. APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Heather Sweet Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Drew Ward Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dan Brockway Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adam Mclain PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Saltzman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Crystal Guzzardo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Con Tech Building Systems Inc Construction - New Welcome Center | 12/30/23 | $1,169,155 |
Barclay Damon Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $164,281 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $164,017 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,792,187 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,076,993 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,377 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,033,197 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $496,158 |
Investment income | $2,872 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $24,442 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $119,518 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $150,190 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,879,327 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,243,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $109,650 |
Payroll taxes | $104,506 |
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 | $199,237 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,678 |
Office expenses | $120,326 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $19,732 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $29,474 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $267,170 |
Insurance | $71,866 |
All other expenses | $287,494 |
Total functional expenses | $2,996,959 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $480,046 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $365,030 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $62,505 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,519 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,687,640 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,132 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,618,872 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $637,552 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $270 |
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 | $495,526 |
Total liabilities | $1,133,348 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,304,963 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,180,561 |
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 | $6,618,872 |