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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 / Wildlife Preservation, Protection (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 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
$913k (2023)

Expenses
$893k (2023)

Total Assets
$203k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$146k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 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
$913,441
Expenses
$892,697
Net Income
$20,744
Net Assets
$56,432
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $913,441
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 $218,639
24.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,733
Total Liabilities $146,301
Net Assets $56,432
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Barton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brown (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Prange (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tegner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,005,250
Expenses
$1,242,929
Net Income
-$237,679
Net Assets
$35,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,005,250
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 $40,000
3.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $215,425
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,413
Total Liabilities $120,725
Net Assets $35,688
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Barton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Prange (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tegner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alex Thomas (Acting Secre) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,342,057
Expenses
$1,274,117
Net Income
$67,940
Net Assets
$273,367
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,342,057
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 $40,000
3.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $43,120
3.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $349,779
Total Liabilities $76,412
Net Assets $273,367
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Barton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Vice Chairma) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Brown (Acting Secre) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alison Prange (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Tegner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$957,721
Expenses
$933,413
Net Income
$24,308
Net Assets
$205,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $957,721
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 $45,750
4.9%
Other Salaries and Wages $128,751
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,430
Total Liabilities $80,003
Net Assets $205,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Berger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$840,593
Expenses
$714,591
Net Income
$126,002
Net Assets
$181,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $840,593
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 $165,448
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,457
Total Liabilities $21,338
Net Assets $181,119
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Berger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$499,182
Expenses
$749,450
Net Income
-$250,268
Net Assets
$37,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $499,182
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 $175,823
23.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,793
Total Liabilities $75,926
Net Assets $37,867
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Berger (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$285,437
Expenses
$487,796
Net Income
-$202,359
Net Assets
$288,135
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $285,437
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 $94,525
19.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $297,895
Total Liabilities $9,760
Net Assets $288,135
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Founding Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Vice Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Berger (President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$578,728
Expenses
$541,938
Net Income
$36,790
Net Assets
$168,731
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,485
72.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $162,243
28.0%
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 $87,137
16.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $196,878
Total Liabilities $28,147
Net Assets $168,731
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Founding Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Vice Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Berger (President) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$328,677
Expenses
$327,467
Net Income
$1,210
Net Assets
$131,915
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $297,404
90.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $31,273
9.5%
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 $162,135
Total Liabilities $30,220
Net Assets $131,915
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Vice Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Paul Castronovo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rod Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joe Fischer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$406,270
Expenses
$524,053
Net Income
-$117,783
Net Assets
$130,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $388,162
95.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $18,108
4.5%
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 $10,500
2.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $129,149
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $276,111
Total Liabilities $145,406
Net Assets $130,705
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chris Fischer (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Vice Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Bordes (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Michael Altman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Strickland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,570
Expenses
$237,673
Net Income
$221,897
Net Assets
$248,488
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $454,617
98.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,953
1.1%
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 $29,167
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $1,105
0.5%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $392,049
Total Liabilities $143,561
Net Assets $248,488
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Matthew Shilling (President) $29,167 $0 $0
Chris Fischer (Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Al Perkinson (Vice Chairman Of The Board) $0 $0 $0
Paul Vigano (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Pitts (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kulczycki (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gary Burchill Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nelson Koopman Phd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brandon Hunt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Greg Schildwachter Ph D (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$955,988
Expenses
$929,397
Net Income
$26,591
Net Assets
$26,591
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $157,558
16.5%
Program Services $795,626
83.2%
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $2,796
0.3%
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 $20,833
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $567
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,770
Total Liabilities $41,179
Net Assets $26,591

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