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Big Cat Refuge Inc

  • Henderson, NV
  • Tax-exempt since April 1997
  • EIN: 68-0373268

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 / Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$240k (2023)

Expenses
$262k (2023)

Total Assets
$230k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$239,861
Expenses
$261,670
Net Income
-$21,809
Net Assets
$230,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,861
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,432
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $230,432
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roberta Kirshner (President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Stone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Bracco (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gulla (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Tatreau (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2025

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

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2024

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,082
Expenses
$267,797
Net Income
-$34,715
Net Assets
$247,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,082
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,272
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $247,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roberta Kirshner (President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Stone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Bracco (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gulla (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Tatreau (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 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
$0
Expenses
$20,729
Net Income
-$20,729
Net Assets
$66,123
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,123
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,123
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roberta Kirshner (President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Stone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Bracco (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gulla (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Tatreau (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 23, 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
$121,295
Expenses
$181,722
Net Income
-$60,427
Net Assets
$332,840
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $121,295
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $332,840
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $332,840
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roberta Kirshner (President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Stone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Bracco (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gulla (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Tatreau (Member) $0 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 2, 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
$370,865
Expenses
$391,319
Net Income
-$20,454
Net Assets
$332,834
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,865
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $332,834
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $332,834
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Roberta Kirshner (President) $0 $0 $0
Brett Stone (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Angie Bracco (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Joan Gulla (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chuck Tatreau (Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2022

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

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$169,550
Expenses
$254,805
Net Income
-$85,255
Net Assets
$353,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,550
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $353,422
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $353,422

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$227,044
Expenses
$254,569
Net Income
-$27,525
Net Assets
$442,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $227,044
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $442,797
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $442,797

No Document Links

The IRS has provided extracted financial data for this filing, but has not yet released the source documents.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$267,090
Expenses
$268,821
Net Income
-$1,731
Net Assets
$442,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $267,090
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $442,701
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $442,701

Document Links

990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$244,326
Expenses
$204,905
Net Income
$39,421
Net Assets
$486,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $244,326
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $486,716
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $486,716

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$129,981
Expenses
$190,168
Net Income
-$60,187
Net Assets
$605,124
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $129,981
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $605,124
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $605,124

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$218,003
Expenses
$165,294
Net Income
$52,709
Net Assets
$470,819
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $218,003
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $470,819
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $470,819

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990

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

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$247,722
Expenses
$226,629
Net Income
$21,093
Net Assets
$491,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $247,722
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $491,055
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $491,055

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$202,705
Expenses
$254,893
Net Income
-$52,188
Net Assets
$336,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $202,705
100%
Program Services $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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $336,814
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $336,814

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990

Primary 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

Primary 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

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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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

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

PDF

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