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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.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$643.6K
Program Spending
68%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$224.5K
Total Expenses
▼$380.2K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Total Liabilities
▼$0
Net Assets
$1.3M
Officer Compensation
→$65.9K
Other Salaries
$0
Investment Income
$17.4K
Fundraising
▼$571K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $7,000
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Naples Zoo56-2412630 | Naples, FL | $7,000 | Cash | Giant Anteater Consrvtn |
| Total | $7,000 | |||
Naples, FL
$7,000
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: SOUNK
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $643.6K | $224.5K | $380.2K | $1.3M | $1.3M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $530.5K | $131.1K | $226.7K | $1.1M | $1.1M |
| 2022 | $451.5K | $147.9K | $188K | $767.1K | $767.1K |
| 2021 | $460.1K |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Jairus Marcella | Treasurer | 35 | $65.9K | $0 | $0 | $65.9K |
| Marianne Vella | Executive Direc | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elisa Wares | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Desimone | Chairman | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Arielle Miliambro Esq | Vice-chair | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Jairus Marcella
Treasurer
$65.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$65.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marianne Vella
Executive Direc
$0
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elisa Wares
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Desimone
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Arielle Miliambro Esq
Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fran Zak | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Devincenzo | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Russ Holmgren | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sean Sanders | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tammy Levinson | Trustee | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Fran Zak
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Neil Devincenzo
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Russ Holmgren
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $118.8K |
| $105.1K |
| $504.7K |
| $503.6K |
| 2020 | $72.7K | — | $72.3K | $161.9K | — |
| 2019 | $119.6K | — | $97.5K | $149.4K | — |
| 2018 | $129.7K | — | $253.7K | $126.1K | — |
| 2017 | $108.3K | — | $151K | $250.1K | — |
| 2016 | $113.5K | — | $101.8K | $292.8K | — |
| 2015 | $112.3K | — | $83.1K | $281.1K | — |
| 2014 | $117.1K | — | $82.1K | $252K | — |
| 2013 | $113.3K | — | $159.6K | $217K | — |
| 2012 | $87.1K | — | $113.5K | $263.3K | — |
| 2011 | $87.3K | — | $62.5K | $289.7K | — |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990-EZ | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2019 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2018 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2017 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2016 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2015 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2014 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2013 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2012 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2011 | 990-EZ | Data |
| 2010 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
Sean Sanders
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tammy Levinson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0