Sacramento Zoological Society
- Assets
- $22.9m
- Revenue
- $14.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 121
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Founding
- 03/1959
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2861667
Organization Overview
Sacramento Zoological Society is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 1959. 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, Sacramento Zoological Society employed 121 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sacramento 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, Sacramento Zoological Society generated $14.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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.
Since 2014, Sacramento Zoological Society has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $480,364. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SACRAMENTO ZOO INSPIRES APPRECIATION, RESPECT AND A CONNECTION WITH WILDLIFE AND NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, RECREATION AND CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ANIMAL CARE - THE SACRAMENTO ZOO IS PROUD TO HAVE AN OUTSTANDING COLLECTION OF ANIMALS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE OUR COMMUNITY. THE ZOO IS HOME TO 436 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 112 SPECIES. OF THAT NUMBER, 40 SPECIES ARE CONSIDERED CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, ENDANGERED OR VULNERABLE BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR CONSERVATION OF NATURE (IUCN). OF THE SPECIES HOUSED AT THE ZOO, 49 ARE MANAGED COOPERATIVELY AS PART OF THE ZOO'S PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS (AZA).
MEMBERSHIP AND VISITOR SERVICES - WE STARTED 2021 IN A STATE-MANDATED CLOSURE DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. WE RECEIVED PERMISSION TO REOPEN ON JANUARY 15 BUT LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LATER A MAJOR WINTER STORM MOVED THROUGH THE REGION WITH SUSTAINED WINDS IN EXCESS OF 35 MILES PER HOUR, AND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 60 MILES PER HOUR. WHILE NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED DURING THE STORM, WE HAD TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR THREE DAYS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND COMPLETE SOME REPAIRS. DESPITE THE CHALLENGING START TO 2021, 542,417 VISITORS CAME TO THE ZOO DURING THE YEAR TO BE ENTERTAINED AND EDUCATED.
EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABILITY - THE ZOO'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA SCIENCE STANDARDS. EMERGING FROM THE PANDEMIC THESE PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO INCORPORATE EDUCATION, RECREATION AND THE UNIQUE SETTING OF THE ZOO. NEARLY 5,000 GUESTS ENJOYED THE ZOO AS PART OF SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS IN 2021. IN ADDITION, 75 CLASSROOMS PARTICIPATED IN VIRTUAL LEARNING PROGRAMS AND THE ZOO COMPLETED 14 ONSITE PROGRAMS WITHIN A NEARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT AS PART OF A GRANT PROGRAM. ALSO, BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOURS CONTINUE TO BE POPULAR WITH ZOO VISITORS. OVER 800 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THESE UNIQUE TOURS IN 2021, WHICH PERMIT THE VISITOR TO EXPERIENCE THE ANIMALS FROM THE KEEPERS VIEWPOINT. LASTLY, OUR VOLUNTEER TEAM OF EDUCATIONAL DOCENTS CONTINUE TO ENGAGE AND INFORM ZOO VISITORS. 80 DOCENTS VOLUNTEERED OVER 3,500 HOURS TO THE ZOO IN 2021. AS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION, THE SACRAMENTO ZOO IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH FINANCIAL AND IN-KIND SUPPORT. IN 2021, THE SACRAMENTO ZOO DISTRIBUTED OR COMMITTED CONSERVATION GRANT FUNDS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIES: GIANT ANTEATER, ORANGUTAN, CHIMPANZEE, LEMURS, THICK-BILLED PARROT, GROUND HORNBILL, WESTERN POND TURTLE, GREVY'S ZEBRA, GIRAFFE, OKAPI, SNOW LEAPARD, LION, JAGUAR AND CHEETAH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Jacobs Executive Director/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $178,831 |
Robert Churchill CFO | Officer | 40 | $136,664 |
Sue Schoenig Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Stallard President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jason Russell CPA Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carrieann Drenten MD Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Regents Of Uc Davis Reimbursed Personnel Costs | 12/30/21 | $216,000 |
Citiguard Security | 12/30/21 | $105,567 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,392,312 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,114,583 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,581 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,506,895 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,535,494 |
| Investment income | $242,302 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $93,295 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $491,035 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $162,591 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,099,663 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $86,357 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $13,243 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $332,816 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,758 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,426,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,968 |
| Other employee benefits | $276,919 |
| Payroll taxes | $335,763 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,969 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $38,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $47,180 |
| Fees for services: Other | $325,765 |
| Advertising and promotion | $91,635 |
| Office expenses | $114,872 |
| Information technology | $152,639 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $804,202 |
| Travel | $11,789 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $436 |
| Interest | $10,894 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $458,735 |
| Insurance | $174,696 |
| All other expenses | $58,333 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,852,572 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,724,210 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,477,683 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $61,315 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $15,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $113,653 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,619,452 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,096,028 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $831,692 |
| Total assets | $22,939,033 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $761,583 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $855,318 |
| 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 | $686,035 |
| Total liabilities | $2,302,936 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,733,361 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,902,736 |
| 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 | $22,939,033 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sacramento Zoological Society has awarded $60,807 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Jacksonville, FL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $11,900 |
Concord, NH PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $10,900 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $10,622 |
Worcester, MA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $9,835 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $6,400 |
San Diego, CA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sacramento Zoological Society has recieved totaling $1,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
W James And Jane K Truettner Foundation Crested Butte, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Ed And Betty Manoyan Foundation Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION PROGRAMS. | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,668,671 |
| Earnings | $721,823 |
| Admin Expense | $47,180 |
| Ending Balance | $6,343,314 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Santa Barbara Zoological Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $40,270,576 | $18,277,956 |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc Newport, OR | $48,052,002 | $16,429,682 |
Sacramento Zoological Society Sacramento, CA | $22,939,033 | $14,099,663 |
Safari Learning Center Inc Las Vegas, NV | $0 | $10,459 |
Prescott Animal Park Association Prescott, AZ | $681,255 | $1,248,643 |
Happy Hollow Corporation San Jose, CA | $772,144 | $622,352 |
Sierra Nevada Zoological Society Inc Reno, NV | $95,068 | $381,724 |
Bonnie Springs Zoo Blue Diamond, NV | $0 | $21,363 |
Runnin W Wildlife Center Inc Cornville, AZ | $243,266 | $52,785 |
Kasey Acres Foundation Walnut, CA | $228,715 | $128,402 |
American Association Of Zoo Keepers Portland, OR | $8,973 | $0 |
Southern Arizona Veterinary Medical Association Tucson, AZ | $97,930 | $0 |