Connecticut Zoological Society, Inc.
Connecticut Zoological Society, Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is dedicated to acquainting a diverse public to the delicate balance that exists between living things and their environment. Animal exhibits, plantings, graphics, and Zoo programs are to be represented in such a manner as to give the visitor a sense of awareness and concern for the intricate beauty and fragility of our planet. This mission is achieved by a master plan comprised of the following goals. Education, through staff involvement and training, outreach programs, workshops, lectures, docent volunteers, natural animal exhibits, informational and interpretive graphics, and research by utilizing staff, universities and other zoological facilities. Conservation, through participation in in situ and ex situ endangered species programs such as the Species Survival Program, Zoo Conservation Outreach Group, etc. Also through professional animal and veterinary care and a comprehensive animal management policy. Recreation, through state-of-the-art exhibit design, well-run visitor services (i.e., food and gift concessions, rides, rest rooms and parking) and maximizing the natural and park-like setting by formal and informal landscaping.
About
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has a proud history of over 99 years as Connecticut’s only Zoo. As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and participant in its Species Survival Plan (SSP) programs, we are committed to the preservation of endangered animals and are actively developing strategies that will protect species and preserve their wild habitats. Through education, conservation, research and recreation, Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo provides a wonderfully wild experience for students and families.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “To assist in the establishment, maintenance and control of zoological parks, gardens, or other collections for the promotion of zoology and kindred subjects, and for the instruction and recreation of the people in the metropolitan bridgeport area.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “See schedule o”.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2020 is 1875 NOBLE AVENUE, BRIDGEPORT, CT, 06610.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2020 shows a total of 110 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $480,062.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval process by a neutral source.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,684,766 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $370,708 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.