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EIN 65-0444725

Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
63
City
Wauchula
State
Florida
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees rescued or retired from the entertainment industry, research, or exotic pet trade. It offers care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment to ensure the well-being of orangutans and chimpanzees residing at the center for the remainder of their lives.
Total revenues
$4,327,363
2023
Total expenses
$3,177,702
2023
Total assets
$15,073,735
2023
Num. employees
63
2023

Program areas at Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

Provide care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for orangutans and chimpanzees residing at the Center for the remainder of their lives.

Who funds Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sam Simon Charitable Giving FoundationTo Support Care for the Apes at the Sanctuary.$220,000
Arcus FoundationGeneral Operating Support To Provide Captive Great Apes Accredited-Level, Lifetime Care With Dignity in A Safe, Healthy, and Enriching Environment; Currently That Includes 27 Orangutans and 44 Chimpanzees.$200,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$116,115
...and 26 more grants received totalling $999,091

Personnel at Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

NameTitleCompensation
Patti RaganPresident and Founder$52,000
Sue DupreBoard Chair$0
Scott PeisnerTreasurer$0
Wally BaldwinSecretary$0
John GillBoard Member$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,048,916
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$156,664
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$36,750
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$6,173
Net income from fundraising events$8,577
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$70,283
Total revenues$4,327,363

Form 990s for Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-07990View PDF
2022-092023-07-03990View PDF
2021-092022-06-28990View PDF
2020-092021-08-13990View PDF
2019-092021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Tri-State Bird Rescue and ResearchNewark, DE$3,010,531
Tucson Wildlife Center (TWC)Tucson, AZ$2,050,834
National Deer AssociationBogart, GA$2,975,036
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA$5,593,574
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI$16,471,068
Blue Ridge Wildlife CenterBoyce, VA$1,415,864
Oasis Sanctuary FoundationScottsdale, AZ$1,700,845
The WildsPowell, OH$10,175,396
National Wildlife Refuge AssociationWashington, DC$2,113,028
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (HSWLT)Washington, DC$1,680,214
Data update history
December 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Arcus Foundation
September 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Folke H Peterson Charitable Foundation TW 920-041275201496
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Arcus Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Sam Simon Charitable Giving Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsNational levelEndowed supportAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 488
Wauchula, FL 33873
County
Hardee County, FL
Website URL
centerforgreatapes.org/ 
Phone
(863) 767-8903
IRS details
EIN
65-0444725
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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