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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in New Jersey.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $54k $61k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC
What does the Chief Financial Officer of FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC received $54,390 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Education organizations in New Jersey, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New Jersey, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FRIENDS OF THE BERGEN COUNTY ZOO INC reported $531k in total revenue and $227k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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