FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC

EIN: 900217980 501(c)(3) Education

PARAMUS, NJ

Total Revenue
$530,505
Total Expenses
$226,734
Total Assets
$1,070,906
Net Assets
$1,070,906
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
NJ
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.

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

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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
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
10
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
4
$54,390
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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
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