Erie Zoological Society

EIN: 251114213 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Erie, PA

Total Revenue
$5,870,023
Total Expenses
$5,018,978
Total Assets
$15,769,045
Net Assets
$14,691,062
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
PA
Phone
8148644091
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Erie Zoological Society, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $5.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.0M left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

The mission of the Erie Zoological Society is to: foster an appreciation of the natural world and the animals and plants that share it; establish educational recreational opportunities for all the people of Northwestern Pennsylvania; nurture the thrill of discovery and promote scientific study for people of all ages; provide the highest level of care for all of the animals, plants and items under our stewardship; encourage the conservation of all species through captive breeding, natural exhibits and wildlife exploration. In doing these, The Zoological Park and Botanical Garden of Northwestern Pennsylvania will be an important quality of life asset for the entire tri-state area.All of the Society's programming directly relates to our mission. For example, the Zoo's education programs, on and off-grounds, teach adults and children about animals, plants, nature, and the planet we share. Ice skating classes held at the Flo Fabrizio Ice Center, which the Society operates, helps provide recreation for all ages while encouraging year round fitness.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,414,312
Program Service Revenue $2,322,445
Investment Income $650,172
Other Revenue $483,094
TOTAL REVENUE $5,870,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,763,319
Fundraising Expenses $129,565
Program Expenses $4,140,161
Other Expenses $2,255,659
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,018,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,870,023 $3,747,139 +0.6%
Expenses $5,018,978 $4,404,721 +0.1%
Net Income $851,045 $-657,582 -2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
154
Volunteers
248

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
4
$109,990
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa E Kojancie CEO 40.00
Officer
$91,404 $18,586 $109,990
Dr Howard Levin Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Earll Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Fette Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brian Waugaman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Harris Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Dolan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeffrey E Beach Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert G Ferrier Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Hilbert Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharon L Knoll Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Wojcik Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Philips Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew Glass Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,870,023 $5,018,978 $15,769,045 $851,045
2022 $3,747,139 $4,404,721 $14,498,213 $-657,582
2021 $4,230,714 $3,893,092 $15,514,227 $337,622
2020 $5,488,809 $3,364,905 $14,703,163 $2,123,904
2019 $5,964,884 $3,908,657 $13,287,754 $2,056,227
2018 $5,195,308 $3,878,508 $10,287,664 $1,316,800
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