Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo is located in Santa Ana, CA. 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 12/2023, Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo 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, Friends Of Santa Ana Zoo generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK HAS PROVIDED AN URBAN OASIS FOR COUNTLESS VISITORS FOR OVER 50 YEARS. IT IS OUR MISSION TO INSTILL A PASSION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. WE OFFER EXCITING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ZOO EXHIBITS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Harper President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Carroll Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Maureen Cronin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jon Ribble Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Curtis Farrell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Armando Armenta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $489,983 |
| Fundraising events | $50,350 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $333,593 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $873,926 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $642,343 |
| Investment income | $4,950 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $83,948 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $291,816 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,896,983 |
| 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. | $148,279 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $88,967 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $482,888 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,967 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,682 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,044 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $36,230 |
| Office expenses | $22,754 |
| Information technology | $8,246 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $5,029 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $98,537 |
| Insurance | $30,278 |
| All other expenses | $193,896 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,514,921 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $871,334 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $102,910 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,540 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,783,910 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,743,055 |
| Total assets | $4,510,749 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $208,725 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $223,990 |
| 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 | $8,578 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $441,293 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,739,369 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $330,087 |
| 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 | $4,510,749 |