Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc

Organization Overview

Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc is located in Syracuse, NY. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc employed 79 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park 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, Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc generated $3.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO STIMULATE THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN THE EXTENSION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO ASSIST IN THE EXPANSION OF ZOO FACILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

ZOO SUPPORT - MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SOLICITED; ZOO VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND COORDINATED; A PERIODIC PUBLICATION IS ISSUED; SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS ARE SPONSORED; SUPPORT FOR ZOOKEEPER EDUCATION IS PROVIDED; AND ADDITIONS OR UPGRADES OF ZOO EXHIBITS ARE SUPPORTED.


GIFT SHOP AND CAFE - THE FRIENDS RUN A GIFT SHOP AND JUNGLE CAFE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE VISITORS. ALL PROFITS FROM SALES GO TO SUPPORT THE ZOO. THIS AMOUNT IS THE OPERATING COSTS OF RUNNING THE GIFT SHOP AND CAFE.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE FRIENDS HAVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY (ZOO TO YOU).


FACILITY RENTALS/CATERING


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Carrie Large
Executive Director
$107,615
Peter Belyea
Secretary
$0
Al Gough
Chair
$0
Jamie Card
Treasurer
$0
Terry Hopkins
Vice Chair
$0
Debra Cody
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$458,199
Fundraising events$25,278
Related organizations$0
Government grants $256,385
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,353,756
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $25,278
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,093,618
Total Program Service Revenue$209,652
Investment income $103,837
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $52,225
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $187,049
Net Income from Fundraising Events $165,681
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $872,380
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,684,442

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of The Rosamond Gifford Zoo At Burnet Park Inc has recieved totaling $247,335.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Central New York Community Foundation Inc

Syracuse, NY

PURPOSE: CAPITAL SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT; CAMPAIGN SUPPORT; SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT

$190,950
Fred J Harder Foundation

Syracuse, NY

PURPOSE: ANIMAL WELFARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS

$56,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$187
Synchrony Foundation

Stamford, CT

PURPOSE: EMPLOYER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM

$150
Ge Foundation

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$48
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$4,264,296
Earnings$521,789
Other Expense$203,354
Ending Balance$4,582,731

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