Utica Zoological Society
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 51
- Location
- Utica, NY
- Founding
- 05/1966
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 16-0915407
Organization Overview
Utica Zoological Society is located in Utica, NY. The organization was established in 1966. 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, Utica Zoological Society employed 51 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utica 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, Utica Zoological Society generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% 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
UTICA ZOO CREATES UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND PROMOTES PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND RECREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITS - TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE UTICA ZOO WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 93,800 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION. APPROXIMATELY 10,100 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jim Viggiano Emeritus | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Paciello Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Wiegand Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Conway President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Victoria Cataldo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Saltzman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $29,608 |
| Membership dues | $140,227 |
| Fundraising events | $5,431 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $961,600 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $592,462 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,608 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,729,328 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $605,145 |
| Investment income | $1,487 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $31,509 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $94,110 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $241,854 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,740,900 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $973,681 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $130,271 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,385 |
| 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 | $8,675 |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,426 |
| Office expenses | $43,189 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $5,028 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $140 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $209,454 |
| Insurance | $39,894 |
| All other expenses | $172,134 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,961,835 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $740,963 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $202,383 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $52,935 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,356 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,018,361 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,825 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,059,823 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,014 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,295 |
| 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 | $6,833 |
| Total liabilities | $196,142 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,225,858 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $637,823 |
| 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 | $4,059,823 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Utica Zoological Society has recieved totaling $96,800.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Herkimer And Oneida Counties Inc Utica, NY PURPOSE: CAPITAL, INFRASTRUCTURE - BUILDING, RENOVATIONS, GENERAL SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT, PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,623 |
Bank Of Utica Foundation Inc Utica, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $7,500 |
James H Wurz Jr And Edward T Wurz Sr Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $577 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $553,406 |
| Net Contributions | $201,300 |
| Other Expense | $116,883 |
| Ending Balance | $637,823 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
Healthy Kids Running Series Thornton, PA | $563,048 | $2,471,546 |
Utica Zoological Society Utica, NY | $4,059,823 | $2,740,900 |
Buttonwood Park Zoological Society New Bedford, MA | $2,313,008 | $1,879,148 |
The Center For Aquatic Sciences Inc Camden, NJ | $2,120,961 | $1,400,037 |
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc Binghamton, NY | $2,721,469 | $1,642,589 |