Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc
EIN: 16-6071439
Mission
The Ross Park is dedicated to promoting awareness and stewardship of our natural world, in our community and globally, through education, conservation, and community engagement.
Ruling year
1966
Executive Director
Mr. Phillip Andrew Ginter
Main address
185 Park Ave
Binghamton, NY 13903 USA
EIN
16-6071439
Zoos
Population served
Children and youth
Seniors
NTEE code
Zoo, Zoological Society (D50)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We seek to create an inclusive conservation community, empowered to save wildlife and wild places in the Southern Tier and globally through nature-based learning and exploration.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
ZooMobile
Through the ZooMobile we are able to bring programming to locations across the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania. These interactive and engaging education sessions help increase awareness about what individuals can do to promote conservation of our natural world.
Keeper Talks
Keeper Talks provide an opportunity for visitors to engage with our animal care staff, observe training and enrichment activities, and gain a deeper appreciation of the animals that make Ross Park Zoo home. Keeper Talks are offered daily from July 1 - August 31 and weekends only April 1 - June 30 and September 1 - October 31. Keeper Talks are not offered November 1 - March 31.
Guided Tours
Experienced and knowledgeable guides bring guests on journey through the zoo. Tours are filled with engaging stories about each of the animals that call Ross Park Zoo home. Guests will learn about unique animal adaptations, animal diets, enrichment activities, and practical steps they can take to protect wildlife and wild places.
Wild Science at Ross Park
Designed for school groups, Wild Science at Ross Park provides students with hands on learning opportunities in areas of science including earth science and biology. Trips and experiences are tailored to meet the needs of each student group and may be either half day or full day programs. Schools may schedule ZooMobiles to enhance the learning experience. For schools in New York State, Wild Science at Ross Park is a state aid eligible program when you book your program through your local BOCES.
Wild About Reading
The pages of stories come to life as children participate in a special story hour every Thursday in August inspired by one of the animals at the zoo. In addition to hearing a story, participants will have the opportunity to make a craft inspired by the animal and may even get a visit from the animal that inspired the story.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our long-term goals are to reduce human disturbance of natural habitats and reduce the negative impact of human activity on the world's climate.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
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What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2019 info
0.09
Months of cash in 2019 info
0.2
Fringe rate in 2019 info
17%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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| Profitability info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | $32,166 | $33,102 | -$117,427 | -$89,362 | -$27,404 |
| As % of expenses | 3.1% | 3.5% | -11.7% | -7.9% | -2.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$9,109 | -$24,694 | -$157,960 | -$127,571 | -$67,968 |
| As % of expenses | -0.9% | -2.4% | -15.1% | -10.9% | -5.6% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $1,037,670 | $1,274,174 | $792,707 | $955,180 | $1,074,837 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -6.3% | 22.8% | -37.8% | 20.5% | 12.5% |
| Program services revenue | 46.5% | 22.1% | 39.2% | 31.7% | 30.8% |
| Membership dues | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Government grants | 50.0% | 49.4% | 32.6% | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| All other grants and contributions | 0.0% | 16.5% | 11.9% | 21.5% | 27.1% |
| Other revenue | 0.0% | 5.7% | 7.9% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $1,029,602 | $957,424 | $1,005,777 | $1,127,343 | $1,171,475 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -2.2% | -7.0% | 5.1% | 12.1% | 3.9% |
| Personnel | 57.5% | 62.4% | 69.4% | 67.5% | 63.7% |
| Professional fees | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Occupancy | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Interest | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 40.3% | 35.2% | 28.3% | 30.2% | 33.2% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $1,070,877 | $1,015,220 | $1,046,310 | $1,165,552 | $1,212,039 |
| One month of savings | $85,800 | $79,785 | $83,815 | $93,945 | $97,623 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed asset additions | $50,241 | $0 | $0 | $42,413 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $1,206,918 | $1,095,005 | $1,130,125 | $1,301,910 | $1,309,662 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Months of cash and investments | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | -0.3 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $102,158 | $123,250 | $51,847 | $64,268 | $24,291 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $108,541 | $370,939 | $303,746 | $222,991 | $150,848 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,309,856 | $1,323,657 | $1,323,657 | $1,333,251 | $1,347,789 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 34.9% | 38.9% | 42.0% | 42.1% | 44.6% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 7.1% | 2.6% | 4.8% | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $958,652 | $933,958 | $775,998 | $648,427 | $580,459 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $61,640 | $345,288 | $249,645 | $166,844 | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $1,136,454 | $1,235,201 | $1,094,541 | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $61,640 | $1,481,742 | $1,484,846 | $1,261,385 | $1,329,033 |
| Total net assets | $1,020,292 | $2,415,700 | $2,260,844 | $1,909,812 | $1,909,492 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Mr. Phillip Andrew Ginter
Mr. Ginter is a lifelong resident of Broome County, with a broad background in the local non-profit community including HealthlinkNY, Broome County Arts Council, and the United Way of Broome County. His experience in grant management, program development, strategic visioning and community engagement complements the existing animal care team at the Binghamton Zoo. This provides a strong balanced zoo staff and administration that together can expand success in meeting the Binghamton Zoo’s community and global missions: conservation, education, and recreation. As Executive Director, Mr. Ginter oversees the day-to-day operations of the zoo and acts a Board liaison.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Southern Tier Zoological Society Inc
Board of directorsas of 01/30/2023
Board of directors data
Mr. Jeffrey Jaketic
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP
Term: 2023 - 2024
Scott Fiedler
NBT Bank
Faith Vavra
Binghamton University
Jan Slack
Retired educator
Jeffrey Jaketic
Hinman, Howard & Kattell LLP
Candace Mulcahy
Binghamton University
Christopher Whalen
Broome County
James Freeman
Merrill Lynch
Andrea Shapley
Davidson, Fox & Company, LLP
Lisa Donovan
Ascension Lourdes
Megan Heiman
City of Binghamton
Mario DiFulvio
Horizons FCU
Kaitlyn Howard
Instinct Science, LLC
Samantha Rigo
Self-employed
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
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Leadership
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