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EIN 33-0350180

Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
City
Big Bear Lake
State
California
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
Description
To support the big bear alpine Zoo by inspiring understanding, respect and environmentally responsible action for the conservation of wildlife habitat through: public education, volunteer support, fundraising and development, and key project financial support.
Also known as...
Friends of the Moonridge Zoo
Total revenues
$312,811
2023
Total expenses
$235,297
2023
Total assets
$1,368,227
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Provided maintenance services for zoo enclosures, equipment and building. Conduct docent program that provided zoo tours, sponsored educational events for children and adults to educate the public about wildlife habitat.

Who funds Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanderby Family FoundationAssistance$10,000
Luppen Family FoundationGeneral Support$7,000
byteLaunch FoundationCharitable Support$1,500
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

NameTitleCompensation
Laurey HavilandBoard Member$0
Melinda GarciaSecretary$0
Sharon JohnsonPresident$0
Kassidy MartinezPast Treasurer$0
Julie Chrzanowski-MorrisonVice President$0
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$129,764
Program services$447
Investment income and dividends$157,158
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$909
Net income from fundraising events$19,269
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,264
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$312,811

Form 990s for Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-14990View PDF
2022-092023-11-13990View PDF
2021-092023-03-17990View PDF
2019-092021-01-21990View PDF
2018-092019-10-18990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Creature ConservancyAnn Arbor, MI$576,850
Zoo Conservation Outreach GroupSilver Spring, MD$256,236
Conservation Nation (FONZ)Washington, DC$645,338
Wildlife Science CenterStacy, MN$462,983
Wild Animal WorldMiami, FL$254,249
Oak Creek Zoological ConservatoryMadisonville, TX$260,965
Hollywild Animal PreserveWellford, SC$737,898
The Reef InstituteWest Palm Beach, FL$1,060,939
Wild Welfare USHouston, TX$513,167
OceansAlaskaKetchikan, AK$204,678
Data update history
September 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Luppen Family Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Vanderby Family Foundation
January 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
Animals
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1749
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
County
San Bernardino County, CA
Website URL
friendsofthebigbearalpinezoo.org/ 
Phone
(909) 878-4200
IRS details
EIN
33-0350180
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
072328
FTB Entity ID
1635958
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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