Program areas at Reptile Sanctuary & Museum
Field Trip Programs for Grades TK-12 - On-site, Hands-on tours of the museum studying habitats, adaptations and environmental impact of invasive and endangered species. Labs focus on life sciences and cultural implications of Animal Ambassador species worldwide. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
Community "STEAM" Outreach in Underserved Communities: Heavy focus on reaching out to students of all ages that do not typically have the opportunity for hands-on learning about Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods locally and globally. Additional focus is placed on career opportunities working with animals, the environment and other STEM-related fields. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
School Programs: Native Species Awareness and Rattlesnake Safety Protocols for children TK - Grade 5; Animal Adaptations - Grades 1 - 3; Sharing Habitats with Reptiles, Amphibians and Arthropods for Grades 3 - 8. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
Reading with Dragons: A monthly outreach program run through the Escondido Public Library allows underserved community members to interact with and learn about Bearded Dragons while practicing their reading skills in a positive and fun environment. Several neurodivergent and other disabled students participate in this program. Due to COVID closures this program was severely restricted.
Museum Operations and Other Programs. Due to COVID closures these programs were severely restricted.
Who funds Reptile Sanctuary & Museum
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Reptile Sanctuary & Museum
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Janet Hickey | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | $0 | 2024-05-16 |
| Susan Nowicke | Executive Director and President | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Sarah Michelle Oneida | Employee Representative | $19,064 | 2023-06-30 |
Financials for Reptile Sanctuary & Museum
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $151,783 |
| Program services | $190,907 |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 |
| Royalty revenue | $0 |
| Net rental income | $0 |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 |
| Total revenues | $342,690 |
Organizations like Reptile Sanctuary & Museum
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium | 501(c)(3) | Missoula, MT | $849,733 |
| El Paso Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | El Paso, TX | $1,006,828 |
| Prescott Animal Park Association (PAPA) | 501(c)(3) | Prescott, AZ | $1,116,976 |
| Aquarium of Boise | 501(c)(3) | Boise, ID | $1,275,773 |
| Salisbury Zoo Commission | 501(c)(3) | Salisbury, MD | $385,415 |
| Friends of Pine Grove Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Little Falls, MN | $549,928 |
| The Texas Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Victoria, TX | $765,663 |
| Southern Tier Zoological Society | 501(c)(3) | Binghamton, NY | $1,107,999 |
| Zootah Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Logan, UT | $562,587 |
| Happy Hollow Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $687,844 |
Data update history
Nonprofit Types
ZoosAnimal organizationsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesAnimals
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 641 E Pennsylvania Ave
- Escondido, CA 92025
- Metro area
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- County
- San Diego County, CA
- Phone
- (760) 975-9690
IRS details
- EIN
- 27-0492101
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2009
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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