Sacramento Zoological Society is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1959. 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 12/2022, Sacramento Zoological Society employed 142 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sacramento 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 12/2022, Sacramento Zoological Society generated $13.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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.
Since 2014, Sacramento Zoological Society has awarded 60 individual grants totaling $524,264. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE SACRAMENTO ZOO INSPIRES APPRECIATION, RESPECT AND A CONNECTION WITH WILDLIFE AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL CARE - THE SACRAMENTO ZOO IS PROUD TO HAVE AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF ANIMALS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY. THE ZOO IS HOME TO 397 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 104 SPECIES. OF THAT NUMBER, 70 SPECIES ARE CONSIDERED CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, ENDANGERED OR VULNERABLE BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE (IUCN). OF THE SPECIES HOUSED AT THE ZOO, 42 ARE MANAGED COOPERATIVELY AS PART OF THE ZOO'S PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA).DURING THE YEAR, IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THE ZOO TOOK A NUMBER OF PRECAUTIONARY STEPS IN RESPONSE TO AVIAN INFLUENZA, A VIRAL INFECTION THAT OCCURS NATURALLY IN WILD BIRDS. IN SOME INSTANCES, THESE PRECAUTIONARY STEPS INCLUDED REMOVING CERTAIN BIRDS FROM THEIR HABITATS AND RELOCATING THEM TO AREAS OF THE ZOO THAT ARE BETTER PROTECTED FROM EXPOSURE TO WILD BIRDS.
MEMBERSHIP AND VISITOR SERVICES - THE SACRAMENTO ZOO HAD OVER 13,000 MEMBER HOUSEHOLDS AT THE END OF 2022, AND ENTERTAINED, INSPIRED, AND EDUCATED 526,399 GUESTS OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. IN ADDITION TO A VIBRANT LIVING COLLECTION, THE ZOO BEGAN 2022 WITH AN ANIMATRONIC DINOSAUR EXHIBIT AND CONCLUDED WITH AN ANIMATRONIC DRAGON EXHIBIT. BOTH TEMPORARY EXHIBITS WERE POPULAR WITH OUR YOUNGER GUESTS.
EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY - THE ZOO'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SCIENCE STANDARDS. EMERGING FROM THE PANDEMIC THESE PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THE UNIQUE SETTING OF THE ZOO. NEARLY 29,000 GUESTS ENJOYED THE ZOO AS PART OF SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS IN 2022 . IN ADDITION, ALMOST 1,000 STUDENTS AND YOUNG ONES PARTICIPATED IN OUR SUMMER CAMP OR LITTLE PEEPS CAMP PROGRAMS. BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS ALSO CONTINUE TO BE POPULAR WITH ZOO VISITORS, WITH OVER 700 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING IN THESE UNIQUE TOURS, WHICH PERMIT THE VISITOR TO EXPERIENCE THE ANIMALS FROM THE KEEPERS VIEWPOINT.AS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION, THE SACRAMENTO ZOO IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT. IN 2022, THE SACRAMENTO ZOO DISTRIBUTED OR COMMITTED CONSERVATION GRANT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIES: GIANT ANTEATER, ORANGUTAN, CHIMPANZEE, LEMURS, THICK-BILLED PARROT, GROUND HORNBILL, WESTERN POND TURTLE, GREVY'S ZEBRA, GIRAFFE, OKAPI, SNOW LEOPARD, LION, JAGUAR AND CHEETAH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peter Colussy Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Doucet Thompson Edd Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Ingoglia Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynn Matsuda Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Neal Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chrysa Demos Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Shr Studios Architectural Services | 12/30/22 | $675,500 |
The Regents Of University Of Ca Veterinary Services | 12/30/22 | $174,420 |
Dino Don Inc Entertainment Rental Equipment | 12/30/22 | $324,528 |
Relevant Strategies And Solutions Strategic Consulting | 12/30/22 | $119,483 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $963,139 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,108,658 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,406 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,071,797 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,532,369 |
Investment income | $189,968 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $100,369 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,870 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $158,764 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,151,636 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $81,200 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $8,900 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $407,328 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,001 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,409,718 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $61,378 |
Other employee benefits | $360,859 |
Payroll taxes | $384,661 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $26,434 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $44,748 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,000,321 |
Advertising and promotion | $174,400 |
Office expenses | $55,527 |
Information technology | $214,427 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $435,748 |
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 | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $452,083 |
Insurance | $116,942 |
All other expenses | $63,677 |
Total functional expenses | $10,041,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,417,365 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $442,562 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $97,609 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $20,490 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $141,016 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,291,713 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,138,420 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $878,924 |
Total assets | $24,428,099 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,201,196 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $770,338 |
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 | $1,971,534 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,323,966 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,132,599 |
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 | $24,428,099 |
Over the last fiscal year, Sacramento Zoological Society has awarded $43,900 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WILD NATURE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $11,450 |
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $7,850 |
OKAPI CONSERVATION PROJECT PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $12,950 |
SEDGWICK COUNTY ZOO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $6,200 |
RED PANDA NETWORK PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $5,450 |