South-East Zoo Alliance For Reproduction & Conservation, operating under the name Sezarc, is located in Yulee, FL. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sezarc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sezarc 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, Sezarc generated $513.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $499.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SEZARC IS A GROUP OF ZOO AND CONSERVATION CENTERS FOCUSING ON SOLUTIONS FOR REPRODUCTIVE CHALLENGES TO SUPPORT SELF-SUSTAINING POPULATIONS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC BIOLOGY OF ENDANGERED SPECIES, GENOME RESOURCE BANKING, ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES, CONTRACEPTION, & RUMINANT BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE IMPORTATION. WORKING AS AN ALLIANCE, SEZARC PROVIDES SOLUTIONS TO REPRODUCTION CHALLENGES, INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND FERTILITY CHECKS, ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES AND CONTRACEPTION. IMPORTANTLY, THE SCIENCE OF REPRODUCTION IS A FOCUS, SO REPRODUCTION CHALLENGES ARE APPROACHED SCIENTIFICALLY AND METHODICALLY, GENERATING KNOWLEDGE DATABASES FOR DIVERSE ENDANGERED SPECIES THAT ARE THEN SHARED WITH THE ZOO AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY THROUGH ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS OR INFORMAL NEWSLETTERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Linda Penfold Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $110,280 |
Bill Foster Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Tim Flanagan Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Barbara Kerchner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Lukas Chairman Of | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Margo Mcknight Director | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $381,042 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $40,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,979 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $462,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,136 |
| Investment income | $5,535 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $513,692 |
| 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 | $335,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,653 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,009 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,981 |
| Advertising and promotion | $300 |
| Office expenses | $5,521 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,232 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,338 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $642 |
| Insurance | $9,144 |
| All other expenses | $5,126 |
| Total functional expenses | $499,290 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,748 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $161,414 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,141 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $194,803 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,509 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $34 |
| Total liabilities | $6,543 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,260 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $194,803 |
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