2024-11-05T08:39:03-08:00 2023-12-31 251381610 Root Spitznas & Smiley Inc 5473 Village Common Dr Suite 205 Erie PA 16506 990 2023-01-01 251114213 Erie Zoological Society ERIE 8148644091 PO Box 3268 Erie PA 16508 Melissa E Kojancie CEO 2024-11-05 true true John W Orlando CPA P00318906 8144537731 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Melissa E Kojancie PO Box 3268 Erie PA 16508 6860009 false X www.ErieZoo.org X 1962 PA See Schedule O 14 14 154 248 -5563 756867 2414312 2354660 2322445 30953 650172 604659 483094 3747139 5870023 0 0 2519807 2763319 0 129565 1884914 2255659 4404721 5018978 -657582 851045 14498213 15769045 865773 1077983 13632440 14691062 See Schedule O false false 3492315 1955400 The Zoo's purpose is to nurture an appreciaiton for conservation through meaningful educational experiences. The Zoo first joined the International Species Inventory System in 1975 and began supporting its first Species Survival Plan in 1985. 38 years later, the Zoo is proud to actively participate in over 20 Species Survival Plans by partnering with like-minded zoos and aquariums to foster healthy animal breeding programs grounded in animal well-being, science and research. These partnerships continue the first pillar of the Zoo's mission by proactively supporting the conservation of endangered species. Meaningful educational experiences comprise the second pillar of the Zoo's mission through multiple education-based opportunites including on-site programming (including classes and school-age camp programs, internships, animal meet-&-greets, behind-the-scene tours, keeper presentations and animal training presentations), signage, outreach programming (including schools, libraries and other regional organizations) and virtual experiences utilizing the ZOOM platform to foster further mission reach. 351066 278669 Education - Our education programs are offered on grounds for 6 month olds up to adults as well as off grounds to pre K to high school students. Our in house programming offers a variety of classes from our Zootots programs to our Teacher's Workshops which are eligible for Act 48 credits. We also offer classes that can be taken while on a group trip here at the Zoo. Each class is tailored especially for the age level by teaching different categories related to the same topic. Our outreach programs are offered in much the same way, having different topics for a specific age level. Both group classes and outreach are designed to meet certain PA Standards for Science and Technology, PA Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, or PA Standards for Environment and Ecology. In doing this we are able to ensure the content of our classes are in line with our State's standards. All classes offered by the Zoo are designed to spread our message of conservation and to educate the public about both our animals and animals in the wild as well as teach important science topics. 296780 216904 Rink - Our Flo Fabrizio Ice Center is used by Erie Youth Hockey and the Westminster Skating Club as a practice facility to teach youngsters to skate. 4140161 true true false true false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 20 0 true 154 true true true false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false PA X Melissa E Kojancie 8148644091 432 West 38th Street Erie PA 16508 Melissa E Kojancie CEO 40.00 0.00 X 91404 0 18586 Dr Howard Levin Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jane Earll Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Fette Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Waugaman Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Harris Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy Dolan Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeffrey E Beach Chairman 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert G Ferrier Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Hilbert Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sharon L Knoll Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Wojcik Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kate Philips Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew Glass Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 91404 18586 0 false false false 0 53061 995469 1365782 311449 2414312 Education 900099 278669 278669 Ice Rink 713940 216904 216904 Zoo 713990 1826872 1826872 2322445 90911 90911 0 0 56828 45716 11112 11112 -5563 16675 813338 254077 559261 559261 559261 595865 53061 252411 343454 0 566310 437782 128528 128528 0 5870023 2450973 -5563 666847 0 0 0 0 109990 109990 0 1993320 1656222 237844 99254 73596 55853 12142 5601 361401 286344 61018 14039 225012 188123 29907 6982 0 0 0 0 0 0 117471 84618 32853 45155 38691 4703 1761 177776 34338 141740 1698 0 0 177907 177907 0 0 38470 25585 12885 0 0 709455 670111 39344 73607 63643 9964 Repairs and Maintenance 334622 202114 132508 Materials and Supplies 262972 257726 5246 Animal Feed 174672 174672 Other Expenses - Support. 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This group hires Long, Nyquist & Associates to help secure funding for zoos in the Pennsylvania state budget. The Erie Zoological Society also hires The Ridge Policy Group to help secure funding for the Zoo in the Pennsylvania state budget. Part IV - Additional Information 1009980 100 112143 38292 13207 1070724 1120828 14707 -104440 7185 13930 1009980 962284 50 181181 6063 16624 1120828 884943 93573 5722 10510 962284 780357 52 139623 25490 9599 884943 0.11470 0.88530 true false false 260100 260100 23678684 15441455 8237229 2116143 1763237 352906 8850235 Operating Lease Liabilities 14170 14170 X 6813509 207577 735909 943486 5870023 5870023 5754887 735909 735909 5018978 5018978 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The funds are used to continue the Society's mission. Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Society has adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes. FASB ASC 740 prescribes a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. The Society records any related interest expense and penalties, if any, as a tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were no unrecognized tax benefits or interest and penalty expense incurred. Tax years that remain subject to examination are years 2020 and forward. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 Rental expenses $45716 Special event expenses $252411 Cost of goods sold $437782 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S Rental expenses $45716 Special event expenses $252411 Cost of goods sold $437782 false The Mane Event 331683 53061 278622 82688 ZooBoo 209647 209647 150562 2 107596 107596 19161 648926 53061 595865 252411 252411 343454 X 1 248875 Selling Price Food-Fundraiser 4 45643 Selling Price Member Days 1 3029 Selling Price Tee shirts 1 1204 Comp Sales Silent Auction 1 12698 Comp Sales false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the Chairman of the Board, Board Treasurer and President/CEO before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Board members, officers, and key employees are required to annually submit a form identifying any conflicts of interest. Our policy also encourages anyone knowing of any conflicts of interest to report them as they become aware of them. Any reported conflicts of interest are investigated immediately according to our policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b The Board of Directors holds meetings to determine the compensation of the CEO, officers, and key employees. Each Board member is also contacted on an individual basis to express their opinion on these compensation amounts. The Erie Zoological Society also uses a zoo industry based compensation survey as part of the compensation review and determination. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Upon written request. Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - Org 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.