Erie Zoological Society
- Assets
- $15.5m
- Revenue
- $4.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 157
- Location
- Erie, PA
- Founding
- 12/1964
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-1114213
Organization Overview
Erie Zoological Society is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 1964. 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 12/2021, Erie Zoological Society employed 157 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Erie 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, Erie Zoological Society generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
ZOO EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT - THE ZOO'S PURPOSE IS TO RELAY THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION AND EDUCATE GUESTS. THE ZOO JOINED THE INTERNATIONAL SPECIES INVENTORY SYSTEM IN 1975 AND BEGAN ITS FIRST SPECIES SURVIVAL PLAN IN 1982, WHICH HAS GROWN TO 21 COOPERATIVE BREEDING PROGRAMS TODAY. IN 1985, THE ERIE ZOO WAS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ZOO AND AQUARIUM ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSFULLY UNDERGOING ACCREDITATION REVIEWS EVERY FIVE YEARS. THE ZOO HAS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE PARK. VISITORS ARE ABLE TO LEARN ABOUT ANIMALS AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS BY READING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE ZOO. THERE ARE ALSO ANIMAL SHOWS THAT PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR ANIMAL COLLECTIONS AS WELL AS MEET A KEEPER PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW OUR GUESTS TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE.
RINK - OUR FLO FABRIZIO ICE CENTER IS USED BY ERIE YOUTH HOCKEY AND THE WESTMINSTER SKATING CLUB AS A PRACTICE FACILITY TO TEACH YOUNGSTERS TO SKATE.
EDUCATION - OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED ON GROUNDS FOR 6 MONTH OLDS UP TO ADULTS AS WELL AS OFF GROUNDS TO PRE K TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. OUR IN HOUSE PROGRAMMING OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES FROM OUR ZOOTOTS PROGRAMS TO OUR TEACHER'S WORKSHOPS WHICH ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ACT 48 CREDITS. WE ALSO OFFER CLASSES THAT CAN BE TAKEN WHILE ON A GROUP TRIP HERE AT THE ZOO. EACH CLASS IS TAILORED ESPECIALLY FOR THE AGE LEVEL BY TEACHING DIFFERENT CATEGORIES RELATED TO THE SAME TOPIC. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN MUCH THE SAME WAY, HAVING DIFFERENT TOPICS FOR A SPECIFIC AGE LEVEL. BOTH GROUP CLASSES AND OUTREACH ARE DESIGNED TO MEET CERTAIN PA STANDARDS FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, PA STANDARDS FOR READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND LISTENING, OR PA STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY. IN DOING THIS WE ARE ABLE TO ENSURE THE CONTENT OF OUR CLASSES ARE IN LINE WITH OUR STATE'S STANDARDS. ALL CLASSES OFFERED BY THE ZOO ARE DESIGNED TO SPREAD OUR MESSAGE OF CONSERVATION AND TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT BOTH OUR ANIMALS AND ANIMALS IN THE WILD AS WELL AS TEACH IMPORTANT SCIENCE TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott B Mitchell President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $99,989 |
Jeffrey E Beach Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Glass Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Howard Levin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Fette Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy M Sennett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $15,054 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $377,270 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $953,303 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,916 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,345,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,263,806 |
| Investment income | $3,656 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,130 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $313,681 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $293,814 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,230,714 |
| 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. | $127,482 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,501,314 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,456 |
| Other employee benefits | $325,070 |
| Payroll taxes | $180,016 |
| 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 | $34,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,924 |
| Office expenses | $89,337 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,058 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39,300 |
| Interest | $584 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $746,664 |
| Insurance | $46,239 |
| All other expenses | $54,881 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,893,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,659,972 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,174,328 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $762,549 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $257,730 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $24,747 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,996 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,481,037 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,120,868 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,514,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $498,488 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $262,724 |
| 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 | $310,926 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,072,138 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,590,033 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,852,056 |
| 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 | $15,514,227 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Erie Zoological Society has recieved totaling $339,479.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $265,328 |
M J Surgala Tr Erie, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $53,660 |
Rdl Family Foundation Meaville, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDS | $10,000 |
Esther L Soder Patton Fund Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $6,063 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,135 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,900 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $962,284 |
| Earnings | $181,181 |
| Admin Expense | $16,624 |
| Net Contributions | $50 |
| Other Expense | $6,063 |
| Ending Balance | $1,120,828 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |