South-East Zoo Alliance For Reproduction & Conservation, operating under the name Sezarc, is located in Yulee, FL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sezarc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sezarc 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, Sezarc generated $513.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 8 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
SEZARC IS A GROUP OF ZOO AND CONSERVATION CENTERS FOCUSING ON SOLUTIONS FOR REPRODUCTIVE CHALLENGES TO SUPPORT SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC BIOLOGY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, GENOME RESOURCE BANKING, ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES, CONTRACEPTION, & RUMINANT BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE IMPORTATION. WORKING AS AN ALLIANCE, SEZARC PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO REPRODUCTION CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY CHECKS, ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONTRACEPTION. IMPORTANTLY, THE SCIENCE OF REPRODUCTION IS A FOCUS, SO REPRODUCTION CHALLENGES ARE APPROACHED SCIENTIFICALLY AND METHODICALLY, GENERATING KNOWLEDGE DATABASES FOR DIVERSE ENDANGERED SPECIES THAT ARE THEN SHARED WITH THE ZOO AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY THROUGH ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS OR INFORMAL NEWSLETTERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Linda Penfold Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $110,280 |
Bill Foster Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Tim Flanagan Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Barbara Kerchner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Lukas Chairman Of | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Margo Mcknight Director | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $381,042 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $40,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,979 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,021 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $46,136 |
Investment income | $5,535 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $513,692 |
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 | $335,338 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,653 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,009 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,380 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,981 |
Advertising and promotion | $300 |
Office expenses | $5,521 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $21,232 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,338 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $642 |
Insurance | $9,144 |
All other expenses | $5,126 |
Total functional expenses | $499,290 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,748 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,414 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $500 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,141 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $194,803 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,509 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $34 |
Total liabilities | $6,543 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,260 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $194,803 |
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