Nonprofit · EIN 23-7083532
FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC
Tax-exempt · SYRACUSE, NY 13204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,446,793 | $4,509,396 | $937,397 | $9,549,369 | $645,642 | $8,903,727 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,622,994 | $4,623,568 | -$574 | $8,252,897 | $775,089 | $7,477,808 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,492,626 | $4,308,633 | $183,993 | $8,094,094 | $850,256 | $7,243,838 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,067,991
- Membership dues
- $635,839
- Program service revenue
- $408,659
- Investment income
- $175,311
- Net rental income
- $94,654
- Net income from fundraising events
- $192,135
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,851,509
- Other revenue
- $2,794,832
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $135,579
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,257,504
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,843,649
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $8,359
- Accounting fees
- $17,908
- Travel
- $63,450
- Depreciation
- $20,799
- Program services (functional)
- $2,745,479
- Management and general (functional)
- $946,248
- Fundraising (functional)
- $817,669
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,252,897
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,549,369
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $645,642
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,903,727
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $76,089
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,576,630
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,088,182
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $6,815,545
- Gross unrelated business income
- $94,654
- Gross receipts
- $6,321,425
- Employees
- 111
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE LARGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $135,579 |
| DEBRA CODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA HULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SAVANNAH GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZINA BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NATALIE SCAVONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY HOPKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| AUSTIN PHILLEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN THOMAS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RYAN LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIM CROSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JODY MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DEBORAH MESSINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN LOBDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BETH KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN LICKSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SABRINA WEBSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA FOSTER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JAMIE CARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE LARGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $130,540 | $738 |
| DEBRA CODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA HULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SAVANNAH GIBBS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZINA BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE CARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE SCAVONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL JENKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY HOPKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN PHILLEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA DENNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN THOMAS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CROSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MESSINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE LOBDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH KING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN LICKSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SABRINA WEBSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA FOSTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE LARGE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $119,222 | $1,215 |
| DEBRA CODY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLETTE MATTHEWS-CARTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL GOUGH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA OLIVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HOLTZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ZINA BERRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMIE CARD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE SCAVONE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA PIPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY HOPKINS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN PHILLEO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOANNA DENNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN THOMAS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN LYNCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM CROSBY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA HICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JODY MANNING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE MESSINA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSIE LOBDELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 CONSERVATION PL, SYRACUSE, NY 13204-2527
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DAN JENKINS, ONE CONSERVATION PLACE, SYRACUSE, NY 13204
- Signed the 990
- DAN JENKINS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (315) 435-8511
- Website
- WWW.ROSAMONDGIFFORDZOO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GROSSMAN ST AMOUR CPAS PLLC
Mission
TO STIMULATE THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC IN THE EXTENSION & IMPROVEMENT OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK AND, WHERE POSSIBLE, TO ASSIST IN THE EXPANSION OF ZOO FACILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- ZOO SUPPORT - MEMBERSHIP FEES AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE SOLICITED; ZOO VOLUNTEERS ARE RECRUITED, TRAINED AND COORDINATED; A PERIODIC PUBLICATION IS ISSUED; SPECIAL EVENTS FOR MEMBERS ARE SPONSORED; SUPPORT FOR ZOOKEEPER EDUCATION IS PROVIDED; AND ADDITIONS OR UPGRADES OF ZOO EXHIBITS ARE SUPPORTED.Expenses $1,198,345 · revenue $108,867
- GIFT SHOP AND CAFE - THE FRIENDS RUN A GIFT SHOP AND JUNGLE CAFE ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ZOO FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE VISITORS. ALL PROFITS FROM SALES GO TO SUPPORT THE ZOO. THIS AMOUNT IS THE OPERATING COSTS OF RUNNING THE GIFT SHOP AND CAFE.Expenses $238,946 · revenue $1,851,509
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE FRIENDS HAVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AT THE ZOO DURING THE SUMMER AND DURING SCHOOL BREAKS, AS WELL AS PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY (ZOO TO YOU).Expenses $507,534 · revenue $299,792
- FACILITY RENTAL/CATERINGExpenses $800,654
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7083532
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,549,369
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,321,425
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,446,793 | $4,509,396 | $9,549,369 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,622,994 | $4,623,568 | $8,252,897 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,492,626 | $4,308,633 | $8,094,094 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,769,122 | $3,959,853 | $7,403,279 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7083532).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC is 23-7083532.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DAN JENKINS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $135,579 (CARRIE LARGE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE ROSAMOND GIFFORD ZOO AT BURNET PARK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,446,793, expenses of $4,509,396 and total assets of $9,549,369 at year end.
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