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Wisconsin Big Cat Rescue Andeducational Center

  • Rock Springs, WI
  • Tax-exempt since July 2008
  • EIN: 26-0359726

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Animal-Related / Animal Protection and Welfare (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$206k (2022)

Expenses
$231k (2022)

Total Assets
$364k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$306k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$205,975
Expenses
$230,554
Net Income
-$24,579
Net Assets
$57,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,233
4.0%
Program Services $197,742
96.0%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $15,000
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $363,749
Total Liabilities $306,007
Net Assets $57,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Mayer (Treasurer) $15,000 $0 $0
Dave Estes (Vise President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Lyons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Macedonio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Winecke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 17, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$197,974
Expenses
$244,246
Net Income
-$46,272
Net Assets
$82,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $22,437
11.3%
Program Services $144,082
72.8%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $31,455
15.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,243
6.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $395,945
Total Liabilities $313,624
Net Assets $82,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Estes (Vise President) $0 $0 $0
Jenny Mayer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $16,243 $0
Dawn Lyons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Macedonio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Winecke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 18, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,342
Expenses
$216,051
Net Income
$9,291
Net Assets
$56,711
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,000
0.4%
Program Services $224,288
99.5%
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,242
7.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $439,763
Total Liabilities $383,052
Net Assets $56,711
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Mayer (Treasurer) $16,243 $0 $0
Dave Estes (Vise President) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0 $0
Dawn Lyons (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Macedonio (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Winecke (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$186,015
Expenses
$202,196
Net Income
-$16,181
Net Assets
$79,627
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $185,997
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $18
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,369
Total Liabilities $320,742
Net Assets $79,627
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $16,243 $0
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 27, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$165,487
Expenses
$171,567
Net Income
-$6,080
Net Assets
$95,808
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $165,485
100.0%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,942
Total Liabilities $159,134
Net Assets $95,808
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $16,242 $2,200
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$154,823
Expenses
$237,527
Net Income
-$82,704
Net Assets
$207,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $154,823
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,340
Total Liabilities $165,058
Net Assets $207,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $16,242 $1,475
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$156,375
Expenses
$174,896
Net Income
-$18,521
Net Assets
$42,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $156,375
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $281,854
Total Liabilities $239,746
Net Assets $42,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $16,242 $0
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 7, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$151,259
Expenses
$172,131
Net Income
-$20,872
Net Assets
$60,629
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $151,259
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,312
Total Liabilities $235,683
Net Assets $60,629
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $16,242 $0
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0
Lisa Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 15, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$118,982
Expenses
$178,460
Net Income
-$59,478
Net Assets
$81,501
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,050
26.1%
Program Services $87,904
73.9%
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $312,823
Total Liabilities $231,322
Net Assets $81,501
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $14,000 $0
Dave Estes (Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (President) $0 $0
Lisa Nelson (Secretary) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Aug. 10, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$185,268
Expenses
$145,110
Net Income
$40,158
Net Assets
$140,979
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $92,500
49.9%
Program Services $92,707
50.0%
Investment Income $61
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $372,467
Total Liabilities $231,488
Net Assets $140,979
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Jenney Meyer (Treasurer) $14,079 $0
Kevin Charette (President) $0 $0
Judy Watkins (Vice President) $0 $0
Rebecca Kilzke (Secretary) $0 $0
Jeff Koziowski (Coo) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 17, 2014

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$94,728
Expenses
$122,769
Net Income
-$28,041
Net Assets
$100,821
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $92,511
97.7%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,217
2.3%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,456
Total Liabilities $234,635
Net Assets $100,821

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$102,761
Expenses
$131,662
Net Income
-$28,901
Net Assets
$128,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $97,050
94.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,711
5.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $362,857
Total Liabilities $233,995
Net Assets $128,862

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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