FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO I… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Legal Domicile

Phone

2016343112

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $531K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $304K, a strong 57% operating margin.

Mission

The Friends of the Bergen County Zoo's sole primary purpose is to provide financial support to the Bergen County Zoological Park in its efforts to:1. Provide a clean beautiful zoological facility for the educational and recreational enjoyment of the citizens and visitors to Bergen County Zoo.2. Assist with acquisition and transportation of zoological specimens for exhibition, promotion of conservation initiatives and support the endeavors of the Zoo's education department and docent program. 3. Secure equipment, accessories, property and appointments as may be considered necessary and/or desirable for the development, improvement, maintenance, and general operation of the zoo.4. Support staff growth by providing financial assistance to attend conferences and special courses.5. Assist financially with the Zoo's accredation.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,892 Revenue: $382,330

Support Zoo Operation Programs:Assist the zoo with its operation and development program. Funding may be used for any aspect of the operation, but is primarily used in animal care and exhibit...

Support Zoo Operation Programs:Assist the zoo with its operation and development program. Funding may be used for any aspect of the operation, but is primarily used in animal care and exhibit maintenance.(Approximate annual zoo attendance 225,000)

Program 2

Expenses: $16,776 Revenue: $81,010

Maintain Membership Program:Support on-going membership program that provides financial base for organization to create awareness of the organization's goals. (Annual membership 1,100)

Program 3

Expenses: $1,164 Revenue: $10,656

Sponsor Programs:Activities for the general public, held to support operational needs of the Zoo. Annual Halloween (Zoo-Boo)event. (Approximate attendance 12,000) Other activities include:Easter Egg Hunt (2,500 in attendance)Holiday with the Animals ( 1,000 in attendance) Members Night ( 700 in attendance)Plus Seasonal ExhibitsLet it Glow Lantern Event (26,000 tickets sold)

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $131,077

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $8,762

Other Revenue $390,666

TOTAL REVENUE $530,505

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,000

Salaries & Benefits $54,390

Fundraising Expenses $27,390

Program Expenses $131,832

Other Expenses $164,344

TOTAL EXPENSES $226,734

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$530,505	$451,542	+0.2%
Expenses	$226,734	$188,000	+0.2%
Net Income	$303,771	$263,542	+0.2%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

$54,390

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jairus Marcella	Treasurer	35.00	Officer	$54,390	$0	$54,390
Tammy Levinson	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Russ Holmgren	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian DeSimone	Co-Chair	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Neil DeVincenzo	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sean Sanders	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Arielle Miliambro Esq	Co-Chair	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fran Zak	Trustee	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MariAnne Vella	Executive Direc	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Megan Tedeschi	Vice Chairman	2.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Elisa Wares	Secretary	2.00	Officer	$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	$530,505	$226,734	$1,070,906	$303,771
2022	$451,542	$188,000	$767,135	$263,542
2021	$460,091	$105,121	$504,682	$354,970

FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC