Cougar Fund Inc
- Assets
- $169.6k
- Revenue
- $226.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Jackson, WY
- Founding
- 09/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 31-1796418
Organization Overview
Cougar Fund Inc is located in Jackson, WY. The organization was established in 2001. 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 06/2022, Cougar Fund Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cougar Fund Inc 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 06/2022, Cougar Fund Inc generated $226.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.3k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE COUGAR FUND PROTECTS THE COUGAR (ALSO KNOWN AS A MOUNTAIN LION, PUMA, AND PANTHER) THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS BY EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE VALUE OF COUGARS, BY FUNDING AND PROMOTING THE USE OF SOUND SCIENCE, AND BY MONITORING STATE POLICIES TO ASSURE A LASTING PLACE FOR THIS GRACEFUL CREATURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
COUGAR FUND PARTICIPATES IN PUBLIC EVENTS, WHICH PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL, PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES PROMOTING THE MOST CURRENT SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS ABOUT WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. THE COUGAR FUND STAFF ATTENDS AN AVERAGE OF EIGHT VENUES PER YEAR. EACH EVENT MAY CATER TO A VARIETY OF DEMOGRAPHICS, FROM HUNTERS TO BOY SCOUTS, AND PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE ALL THE ISSUES SURROUNDING CARNIVORES WHILE OFFERING SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE, PETS, LIVESTOCK AND WILD ANIMALS THROUGH PREVENTATIVE PRACTICES AND NON-LETHAL DETERRENCE. WE OFFER OUR MOST POPULAR MATERIALS IN SPANISH TO REFLECT THE DIVERSITY OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE COUGAR FUND SPONSORED A NATIONALLY KNOWN MOUNTAIN LION RESEARCHER TO COME TO JACKSON AND PRESENT A PROGRAM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ALSO TO THE SCHOOLS. A PANEL DISCUSSION WAS OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF 'COMPASSIONATE CONSERVATION.' THE PANEL INCLUDED INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AUTHORS AND ARTISTS AS WELL AS WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS.
RESEARCH IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR COUGAR MANAGEMENT. THE COUGAR FUND HAS SPENT STAFF TIME EXAMINING PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH FUNDING, AND IS DEVELOPING A PROTOCOL TO BE ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE IN THE FUTURE. OUR EMPHASIS WILL BE ON THE LATEST METHODS OF TECHNOLOGY, ESPECIALLY THOSE INCLUDING NON-INVASIVE MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Penelope Maldonado Managing Director | Officer | 47 | $84,900 |
Rick Hopkins President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas D Mangelsen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Cara Blessley Lowe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Corrine Rutledge Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Bekoff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $130,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,326 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $210,326 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,985 |
| Investment income | $64 |
| 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 | $313 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $226,688 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,700 |
| 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. | $90,521 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,233 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $36,094 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,380 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,155 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,909 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $175 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,238 |
| Office expenses | $15,665 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,600 |
| Travel | $1,510 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $138 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $196 |
| Total functional expenses | $181,281 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $114,050 |
| 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 | $17,573 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $37,967 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $169,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,049 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,049 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,541 |
| 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 | $169,590 |