The Creature Conservancy
- Assets
- $594.0k
- Revenue
- $576.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Ann Arbor, MI
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-3581780
Organization Overview
The Creature Conservancy is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (D60) the organization is classified as: Animal Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Creature Conservancy employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creature Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Creature Conservancy generated $576.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $678.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION: TO WORK WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THEIR SHARED ENVIRONMENT. BY BRINGING HUMANS AND ANIMALS TOGETHER IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS, WE HOPE TO CULTIVATE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR THE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE SHARE THIS PLANET. WE ALSO HELP SPECIFIC ANIMALS IN NEED THROUGH RESCUE ACTIVITIES. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT WE ARE A BETTER SPECIES WHEN WE CONNECT WITH OTHER SPECIES ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL CARE & EXHIBITS - AS OF 12/31/2022 THE CREATURE CONSERVANCY HAD OVER 25 PERMANENT ANIMAL EXHIBITS. IN 2022 THE LYNX ENCLOSURE, STARLING ENCLOSURE, REPTILE ROOM AND OUTDOOR CHAMELEON/REPTILE DISPLAYS WERE COMPLETED. AS WELL AS CONTINUOUS MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING EXHIBITS. THE CREATURE CONSERVANCY HAS OVER 220 VERTEBRATES OF OVER 85 SPECIES AND MANY MORE INVERTEBRATES FOR DISPLAY IN THEIR PUBLIC EXHIBITS AND USE IN THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELP TO CARE FOR AND FEED THESE ANIMALS EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. SOME VISITOR FAVORITES ARE THE COUGAR, SLOTHS, AND ALLIGATORS. ADDITIONS IN 2022 INCLUDED SKUNK, WOODCHUCK, WOLF HYBRID, MONGOOSE, LEGLESS LIZARDS, GILA MONSTERS, FRILLED DRAGONS, AND TENREC. AT LEAST A DOZEN REPTILES WERE RESCUED IN 2022 INCLUDING PYTHONS, SIDENECK TURTLES, AND A TORTOISE.
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY RELATIONS - IN 2022 WE WERE ABLE TO GET BACK TO MORE REGULAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AFTER 2 YEARS OF COVID-19 IMPACT. WE CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH OVER SOCIAL MEDIA. WE CONDUCTED OVER 300 ANIMAL PROGRAMS AND/OR TOURS FOR SCHOOLS GROUPS,CORPORATE GROUPS, AND PRIVATE GROUPS. OVER 250 MEMBERSHIPS WERE SOLD. OVER 300 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR SUMMER CAMPS. OVER 1,400 PEOPLE ATTENDED SPECIAL ANIMAL EVENTS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECIES AND VALENTINE'S CREATURE COURTSHIP EVENTS. OUR OUTDOOR ANIMAL EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY. OVER 13,000 VISITORS CAME TO OUR PUBLIC OPEN HOURS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ENJOYING OUR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITS WITH SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE FEATURED ANIMAL AMBASSADORS FOR THE MONTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ella Marsh Director | Trustee | 5 | $3,810 |
Kate Wilson Secretary | Officer | 4 | $1,800 |
Niki Buchanan Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dr Elise Forrest Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Victoria Marsh Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Mary Orczykowski Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,092 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $875 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $449,437 |
| Investment income | $2,321 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $576,850 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $274,570 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,426 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,261 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,784 |
| Advertising and promotion | $417 |
| Office expenses | $19,871 |
| Information technology | $2,800 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,185 |
| Travel | $14,198 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,496 |
| Interest | $49 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,003 |
| Insurance | $3,844 |
| All other expenses | $60,050 |
| Total functional expenses | $678,732 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,204 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $500 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $20,246 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $478,218 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,857 |
| Total assets | $593,975 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,094 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,149 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $228,254 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $272,497 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $321,478 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $593,975 |