Nonprofit · EIN 90-0217980
FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC
Tax-exempt · PARAMUS, NJ 07652
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $643,565 | $380,240 | $263,325 | $1,334,231 | $0 | $1,334,231 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $530,505 | $226,734 | $303,771 | $1,070,906 | $0 | $1,070,906 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $224,545
- Membership dues
- $75,545
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17,408
- Net income from fundraising events
- $295,270
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $106,342
- Other revenue
- $401,612
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,894
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $65,894
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $259,063
- Management and general (functional)
- $97,233
- Fundraising (functional)
- $23,944
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,070,906
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,334,231
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,334,231
- Gross unrelated business income
- $106,342
- Gross receipts
- $1,240,825
- Employees
- 17
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jairus Marcella | Treasurer Officer | 35 | $65,894 |
| Tammy Levinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Russ Holmgren | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Neil DeVincenzo | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Sanders | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Fran Zak | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MariAnne Vella | Executive Direc Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Elisa Wares | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Brian DeSimone | Chairman Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Arielle Miliambro Esq | Vice-Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jairus Marcella | Treasurer Officer | 35 | $54,390 |
| Tammy Levinson | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Russ Holmgren | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brian DeSimone | Co-Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Neil DeVincenzo | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sean Sanders | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Arielle Miliambro Esq | Co-Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Fran Zak | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MariAnne Vella | Executive Direc Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Megan Tedeschi | Vice Chairman Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Elisa Wares | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 216 FOREST AVE, PARAMUS, NJ 07652-5349
- In care of
- % TIMOTHY R GUNTHER
- Signed the 990
- MariAnne Vella, Executive Direc
- Phone
- (201) 634-3112
- Return prepared by
- MARTINO & FISHER LLC
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 accomplishments
- 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 250,000)Expenses $233,774 · grants $10,000 · revenue $436,241
- Sponsor Programs:Activities for the general public, held to support operational needs of the Zoo. Annual Halloween (Zoo-Boo)event. (Approximate attendance 13,000) Other activities include:Easter Egg Hunt (8,000 in attendance)Holiday with the Animals ( 1,500 in attendance) Members Night ( 850 in attendance)Plus Seasonal ExhibitsLet it Glow Lantern Event (22,500 tickets sold)Expenses $15,400 · revenue $8,353
- Maintain Membership Program:Support on-going membership program that provides financial base for organization to create awareness of the organization's goals. (Annual membership 1,036)Expenses $9,889 · revenue $75,545
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 | Not 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
- 90-0217980
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B115)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,334,231
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,240,825
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $643,565 | $380,240 | $1,334,231 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $530,505 | $226,734 | $1,070,906 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $451,542 | $188,000 | $767,135 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 90-0217980).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC is 90-0217980.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO 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 BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,894 (Jairus Marcella, Treasurer).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $643,565, expenses of $380,240 and total assets of $1,334,231 at year end.
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