Wild Blue Cats is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wild Blue Cats employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Blue Cats 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 12/2021, Wild Blue Cats generated $374.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $348.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WILD BLUE CATS SEEKS TO SAVE THE PRECIOUS LIVES OF CATS AND KITTENS WHO ARE NEGLECTED, ABANDONED, ABUSED, DISPLACED, OR SURRENDERED AND FIND THEM FOREVER HOMES OR PROVIDE THEM LIFETIME SANCTUARY. WE ALSO CONDUCT TNR VENTURES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS, WHILE SUPPORTING TNR EFFORTS INSIDE CITY LIMITS TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY. WILD BLUE CATS SUPPORTS PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMOTIONAL/PHYSICAL HEALING THROUGH ANIMAL THERAPIES. OUR KIDS 'N KATS PROGRAM FOCUSES SPECIFICALLY ON HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS AND COMPASSION THROUGH WORKING WITH CATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Karen Eberhart President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Nichols Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauri Cross Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Amy Russell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Susanne Hayes Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Felin Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $249,920 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $249,920 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $84,529 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $37,497 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,169 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $374,115 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $47,118 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,636 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,210 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,551 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,086 |
Office expenses | $11,814 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,236 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,419 |
Insurance | $9,387 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $348,430 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,768 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $167,287 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $280,055 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $40,656 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $40,656 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $239,399 |
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 | $280,055 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wild Blue Cats has recieved totaling $18,145.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED | $10,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $8,145 |
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Omaha Zoo Foundation Omaha, NE | $154,960,524 | $19,596,567 |
Mule Deer Foundation Clearfield, UT | $6,501,122 | $19,195,763 |
Rocky Mountain Butterfly Consortium Westminster, CO | $6,667,298 | $6,538,274 |
Safari Club International Foundation Tucson, AZ | $35,723,815 | $6,669,750 |
George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center Inc Bartlesville, OK | $6,575,764 | $1,357,653 |
Teton Raptor Center Wilson, WY | $12,423,355 | $3,545,856 |
Wildlife Conservation Foundation Roosevelt, UT | $209,332 | $1,466,029 |
New Mexico Wildlife Federation Albuquerque, NM | $444,068 | $1,226,244 |
Round River Conservation Studies Salt Lake City, UT | $776,601 | $1,370,433 |
Ocearch Park City, UT | $349,779 | $1,342,057 |
Sandhills Task Force Broken Bow, NE | $2,838,020 | $1,120,072 |
Gorilla Rehabilitation And Conservation Education Grace Cente Niwot, CO | $1,178,295 | $1,192,799 |