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 12/2023, Utica Zoological Society employed 64 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 12/2023, Utica Zoological Society generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.7% per year over the past 9 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
UTICA ZOO CREATES UNIQUE EXPERIENCES AND PROMOTES PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, CONSERVATION, AND RECREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITS - TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE UTICA ZOO WHICH PROVIDES RECREATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC BENEFITS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. APPROXIMATELY 81,720 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES - TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE CENTRAL NEW YORK REGION. APPROXIMATELY 35,000 PEOPLE WERE SERVED BY THIS PROGRAM.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heather Sweet Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Drew Ward Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Dan Brockway Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adam Mclain PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ben Saltzman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Crystal Guzzardo Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Con Tech Building Systems Inc Construction - New Welcome Center | 12/30/23 | $1,169,155 |
Barclay Damon Llp Legal Services | 12/30/23 | $164,281 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $164,017 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,792,187 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,076,993 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $44,377 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,033,197 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $496,158 |
| Investment income | $2,872 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,442 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $119,518 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $150,190 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,879,327 |
| 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 | $1,243,572 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $109,650 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,506 |
| 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 | $199,237 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,678 |
| Office expenses | $120,326 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $19,732 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $29,474 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $267,170 |
| Insurance | $71,866 |
| All other expenses | $287,494 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,996,959 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $480,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $365,030 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $62,505 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,519 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,687,640 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,132 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,618,872 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $637,552 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $270 |
| 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 | $495,526 |
| Total liabilities | $1,133,348 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,304,963 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,180,561 |
| 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 | $6,618,872 |