Friends Of The Moonridge Zoo, operating under the name Friends Of The Big Bear Alpine Zoo, is located in Big Bear Lake, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Big Bear Alpine Zoo 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 09/2021, Friends Of The Big Bear Alpine Zoo generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $266.2k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT THE BIG BEAR ALPINE ZOO BY INSPIRING UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ACTION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH: PUBLIC EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER SUPPORT, FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND KEY PROJECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR ZOO ENCLOSURES, EQUIPMENT AND BUILDING. CONDUCT DOCENT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED ZOO TOURS, SPONSORED EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WILDLIFE HABITAT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Chrzanowski-Morrison Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Laurey Haviland COO | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sharon Johnson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kassidy Martiunez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kitty Backus Secretary | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vicki Cummings Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,170,134 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,170,134 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $107,350 |
Investment income | $94,973 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,917 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,377,410 |
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 | $43,087 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,852 |
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 | $5,358 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,499 |
Office expenses | $1,906 |
Information technology | $4,541 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,251 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,188 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $600 |
Insurance | $1,689 |
All other expenses | $22,911 |
Total functional expenses | $266,198 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,518 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,857 |
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 | $1,400 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,601 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,589,364 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,709,740 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,438 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $69,438 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,540,341 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,961 |
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 | $1,709,740 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of The Moonridge Zoo has recieved totaling $16,021.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,021 |
Richard & Monette Stevens Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation Monterey, CA | $643,593,112 | $114,460,200 |
Stanford Health Care Advantage Dublin, CA | $14,999,748 | $50,244,499 |
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Usa Inc Laguna Hills, CA | $10,119,966 | $17,585,803 |
Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Los Angeles, CA | $44,961,894 | $11,347,392 |
Reid Park Zoological Society Tucson, AZ | $20,148,400 | $11,288,507 |
Oregon Zoo Foundation Portland, OR | $18,846,642 | $10,046,812 |
Panda Charitable Family Foundation Rosemead, CA | $43,397,583 | $9,650,003 |
Xerces Society Inc Portland, OR | $10,419,262 | $6,129,412 |
Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation Cutten, CA | $719,592 | $3,211,909 |
Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund Encino, CA | $1,078,676 | $1,336,533 |
Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo Santa Ana, CA | $4,257,133 | $2,204,540 |
Pacific Animal Initiatives Burlingame, CA | $176,793 | $1,969,064 |