NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY (EIN 231970067) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1965

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALBERT J ZONE

Phone

6102773825

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, founded in 1965, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $16.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $53.0M represent 39 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE ELMWOOD PARKS ZOO'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AN APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL INSPIRE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,208,591

Program Service Revenue $1,950,311

Investment Income $353,705

Other Revenue $2,601,792

TOTAL REVENUE $16,114,399

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $5,680,251

Fundraising Expenses $517,960

Program Expenses $14,486,303

Other Expenses $10,327,180

TOTAL EXPENSES $16,007,431

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$16,114,399	$13,059,318	+0.2%
Expenses	$16,007,431	$12,712,394	+0.3%
Net Income	$106,968	$346,924	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

210

Volunteers

402

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$609,834

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHERIFA N HOWARTH	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DOHN MILLARD	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM COHN	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOLIN BACHMAN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
COREY BLUM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL BOWMAN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA CLARK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL R DECKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MORGAN DENICOLA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
COLIN DOUGHERTY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD M GALLO	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MILA HAYES	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KEVIN JOHNSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN MAXWELL DVM	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMIT PATEL DMD	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KYM RAMSEY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIK SIMS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALBERT J ZONE	EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO	50.00	Key Emp	$421,449	$21,880	$443,329
RAFFELINA NATALE	CFO/FINANCE DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$151,830	$14,675	$166,505
MICHELE GOODMAN	ANIMAL CARE DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$118,281	$13,281	$131,562
ERIC DONOVAN	COO/OPERATIONS DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$118,281	$13,281	$131,562

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$16,114,399	$16,007,431	$71,411,301	$106,968
2023	$13,059,318	$12,712,394	$63,125,201	$346,924
2022	$11,380,231	$11,746,611	$59,315,502	$-366,380
2021	$48,318,242	$8,430,144	$59,730,142	$39,888,098
2020	$8,185,288	$6,296,204	$21,083,413	$1,889,084
2019	$9,604,523	$9,119,144	$18,696,763	$485,379
2018	$9,476,538	$8,259,847	$16,098,966	$1,216,691

NORRISTOWN ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY