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The Creature Conservancy

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • Tax-exempt since March 2010
  • EIN: 26-3581780

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 / Other Services - Specialty Animals (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2022 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$577k (2022)

Expenses
$679k (2022)

Total Assets
$594k (2022)

Total Liabilities
$272k (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
$576,850
Expenses
$678,732
Net Income
-$101,882
Net Assets
$321,478
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $125,092
21.7%
Program Services $449,437
77.9%
Investment Income $2,321
0.4%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $274,570
40.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $593,975
Total Liabilities $272,497
Net Assets $321,478
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ella Marsh (Director) $3,810 $0 $0
Kate Wilson (Secretary) $1,800 $0 $0
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Orczykowski (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ishan Patel (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Reepan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$675,103
Expenses
$404,715
Net Income
$270,388
Net Assets
$423,360
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $340,409
50.4%
Program Services $332,008
49.2%
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,655
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $138,452
34.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $673,528
Total Liabilities $250,168
Net Assets $423,360
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Reepan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Kate Wilson (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,773
Expenses
$308,758
Net Income
$69,015
Net Assets
$130,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,860
56.1%
Program Services $165,901
43.9%
Investment Income $12
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,274
39.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $537,618
Total Liabilities $406,665
Net Assets $130,953
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Billette (Secretary) $27,836 $0 $0
Kate Wilson (Director) $1,300 $0 $0
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Reepan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$396,261
Expenses
$418,057
Net Income
-$21,796
Net Assets
$61,938
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $26,911
6.8%
Program Services $366,026
92.4%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$381
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,700
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,817
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $481,708
Total Liabilities $419,770
Net Assets $61,938
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Billette (Secretary) $29,920 $0 $0
Kate Wilson (Director) $5,400 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Reepan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$384,278
Expenses
$369,987
Net Income
$14,291
Net Assets
$83,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,379
9.2%
Program Services $347,686
90.5%
Investment Income $11
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,202
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,770
39.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $420,953
Total Liabilities $337,219
Net Assets $83,734
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Patricia Billette (Secretary) $27,040 $0 $0
Kate Wilson (Director) $5,200 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Reepan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$382,774
Expenses
$300,454
Net Income
$82,320
Net Assets
$69,443
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,013
18.3%
Program Services $310,059
81.0%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,695
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $123,401
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $356,562
Total Liabilities $287,119
Net Assets $69,443
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Handler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,416
Expenses
$250,532
Net Income
$34,884
Net Assets
-$12,877
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $29,353
10.3%
Program Services $252,853
88.6%
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 $3,210
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $110,083
43.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $283,567
Total Liabilities $296,444
Net Assets -$12,877
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Handler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annette Marinkovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$267,319
Expenses
$248,742
Net Income
$18,577
Net Assets
-$47,761
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $31,453
11.8%
Program Services $232,500
87.0%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,365
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,582
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $225,306
Total Liabilities $273,067
Net Assets -$47,761
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Debbie Handler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Annette Marinkovic (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0 $0
Niki Buchanan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steven T Marsh (President) $0 $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (V.P.) $0 $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$157,055
Expenses
$156,584
Net Income
$471
Net Assets
-$66,338
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,856
24.1%
Program Services $109,674
69.8%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,208
5.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $1,317
0.8%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $188,969
Total Liabilities $255,307
Net Assets -$66,338
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steve Marsh (President) $0 $0
Victoria Marsh (V.P.) $0 $0
Debbie Handler (Director) $0 $0
Annette Marinkovic (Director) $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on July 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$96,449
Expenses
$126,131
Net Income
-$29,682
Net Assets
-$66,803
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,815
18.5%
Program Services $78,024
80.9%
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $608
0.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $128,759
Total Liabilities $195,562
Net Assets -$66,803
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kim Ellis (V.P.) $15,600 $0
Steve Marsh (President) $0 $0
Debbie Handler (Director) $0 $0
Annette Marinkovic (Director) $0 $0
Dr Elise Forrest (Director) $0 $0
Jorja Feldman (Treasurer) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$83,933
Expenses
$102,704
Net Income
-$18,771
Net Assets
-$37,121
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,650
34.1%
Program Services $54,919
65.4%
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $360
0.4%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $83,855
Total Liabilities $120,976
Net Assets -$37,121

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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
$72,590
Expenses
$78,853
Net Income
-$6,263
Net Assets
-$18,348
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,800
49.3%
Program Services $35,885
49.4%
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $904
1.2%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $42,442
Total Liabilities $60,790
Net Assets -$18,348

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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.

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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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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.

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990-EZ

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

PDF

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