Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc
- Assets
- $8.1m
- Revenue
- $4.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 108
- Location
- Syracuse, NY
- Founding
- 12/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-7083532
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc employed 108 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc 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, Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc generated $4.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STIMULATE THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN THE EXTENSION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO ASSIST IN THE EXPANSION OF ZOO FACILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ZOO SUPPORT - MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SOLICITED; ZOO VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND COORDINATED; A PERIODIC PUBLICATION IS ISSUED; SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS ARE SPONSORED; SUPPORT FOR ZOOKEEPER EDUCATION IS PROVIDED; AND ADDITIONS OR UPGRADES OF ZOO EXHIBITS ARE SUPPORTED.
FACILITY RENTAL/CATERING
GIFT SHOP AND CAFE - THE FRIENDS RUN A GIFT SHOP AND JUNGLE CAFE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE VISITORS. ALL PROFITS FROM SALES GO TO SUPPORT THE ZOO. THIS AMOUNT IS THE OPERATING COSTS OF RUNNING THE GIFT SHOP AND CAFE.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE FRIENDS HAVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY (ZOO TO YOU).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Cody Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Colette Matthews-Carter Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Al Gough Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Oliver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heidi Holtz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zina Berry Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $651,644 |
| Fundraising events | $31,746 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $956,527 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,746 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,639,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $353,466 |
| Investment income | $150,507 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $105,145 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $43,897 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $225,351 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,974,343 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,492,626 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $120,437 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,972,358 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,291 |
| Other employee benefits | $193,091 |
| Payroll taxes | $173,761 |
| 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 | $384,261 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $67,590 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $119,918 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,974 |
| Insurance | $56,837 |
| All other expenses | $180,351 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,308,633 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,583,328 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,414,304 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $45,125 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,098 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $169,100 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $101,752 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $79,758 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,697,629 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,094,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $254,035 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $482,694 |
| 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 | $113,527 |
| Total liabilities | $850,256 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,442,749 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,801,089 |
| 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 | $8,094,094 |