Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc
- Assets
- $41.2m
- Revenue
- $10.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 199
- Location
- Buffalo, NY
- Founding
- 05/1961
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-0911204
Organization Overview
Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1961. 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, Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc employed 199 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Zoological Society Of Buffalo 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 12/2021, Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc generated $10.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDING COMMUNITY, CREATING CONNECTIONS, AND SAVING WILDLIFE THROUGH A COLLABORATION FOR CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL CARE AND HORTICULTURE MAINTENANCE AND EXPERIENCE: AS AN AZA (ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS) ACCREDITED ZOO, WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE OUR ANIMALS WITH THE BEST POSSIBLE HABITATS, NUTRITION, ENRICHMENT AND VETERINARY CARE TO ENSURE CONSERVATION OF ANIMAL SPECIES AS WELL AS THE MAINTENANCE AND EXPANSION OF HORTICULTURE THROUGHOUT THE ZOO. THE GOAL OF ZOOS IS NOT STRICTLY TO PROVIDE RECREATION BUT TO PROVIDE AN INTERESTING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF CONSERVATION LEADING TO A CONNECTION TO ANIMALS AND NATURE NOT OTHERWISE POSSIBLE FOR MOST PEOPLE.
EDUCATION - PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO STIMULATE AN EARLY INTEREST IN THE LIFE SCIENCES, NATURE AND CONSERVATION, BEGINNING WITH TODDLERS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS.
GUEST SERVICES - CONCESSIONS, RIDES, GIFT SHOP AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES DESGINED TO PROVIDED THE ULTIMATE GUEST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Norah Fletchall President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $188,429 |
Keesha Bullock Chief External Relations Officer | 40 | $100,314 | |
Denise Schaefer Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $98,860 |
Michelle A Sullivan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Toni L Vazquez Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole R Tzetzo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $930,000 |
| Government grants | $3,224,870 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $861,105 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,015,975 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,261,215 |
| Investment income | $23,905 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,096 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $187,675 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,493,866 |
| 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. | $320,397 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $320,397 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,743,045 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $164,689 |
| Other employee benefits | $488,721 |
| Payroll taxes | $354,421 |
| 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 | $851,255 |
| Advertising and promotion | $243,818 |
| Office expenses | $156,927 |
| Information technology | $101,097 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $755,957 |
| Travel | $32,293 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $117,062 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,109,548 |
| Insurance | $211,820 |
| All other expenses | $344,519 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,675,827 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $872,817 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $840,909 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $801,087 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,386 |
| 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 | $131,263 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $36,147,610 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,327,683 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $41,190,755 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $832,174 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $888,358 |
| 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 | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,870,532 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $39,175,156 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $145,067 |
| 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 | $41,190,755 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Zoological Society Of Buffalo Inc has recieved totaling $143,721.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE; LITTLE EXPLORERS PROGRAM; IN MEMORY OF | $109,315 |
Cullen Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: LIFE SCIENCE CAREER LAB PROGRAM | $10,098 |
The Cameron And Jane Baird Foundation Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF ZOO | $10,000 |
Donald Macdavid Charitable Trust Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $5,170 |
Montgomery Family Foundation Lake View, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT ZOO | $5,000 |
Bryce Family Foundation Skaneateles, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,495,461 |
| Earnings | -$131,474 |
| Admin Expense | $43,226 |
| Net Contributions | $160,951 |
| Other Expense | $220,000 |
| Ending Balance | $4,261,712 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New England Aquarium Corporation Boston, MA | $97,527,148 | $52,802,901 |
Zoological Society Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $118,635,708 | $26,529,421 |
Sea Research Foundation Inc Mystic, CT | $52,111,642 | $39,772,478 |
Commonwealth Zoological Corporation Boston, MA | $53,681,720 | $30,082,811 |
Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | $75,149,529 | $27,701,336 |
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 |
Connecticut Zoological Society Inc Bridgeport, CT | $17,127,613 | $7,458,891 |