California Chins
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $97.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Sunnyvale, CA
- Founding
- 05/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 77-0498949
Organization Overview
California Chins is located in Sunnyvale, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Chins 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 06/2023, California Chins generated $97.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (50.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $176.6k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CALIFORNIA CHINS'S MISSION IS TO ACCEPT, CARE FOR, AND ADOPT OUT CHINCHILLAS WHILE EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE JOYS OF KEEPING CHINCHILLAS AS PETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CALIFORNIA CHINS ACCEPTS CHINCHILLAS FROM OWNERS WHO ARE UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO CARE FOR THEM, AS WELL AS FROM GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE ANIMAL SHELTERS. A MEDICAL EXAM IS PROVIDED TO EACH CHINCHILLA THAT COMES IN, AND MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED AS NEEDED. THE RESCUE THEN FOSTERS THESE CHINCHILLAS UNTIL THEY CAN BE ADOPTED TO A NEW HOME. SOME CHINCHILLAS CANNOT EASILY BE ADOPTED DUE TO CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS; THESE CHINCHILLAS ARE CARED FOR BY THE RESCUE AND THEIR ONGOING MEDICAL NEEDS ARE MET UNTIL THEY ARE ADOPTED OR UNTIL THE END OF THEIR LIVES.
CALIFORNIA CHINS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO VETERINARY TECHNICIAN STUDENTS AT FOOTHILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TO VETERINARY MEDICINE STUDENTS AT UC DAVIS TO HELP FURTHER THE CARE AND RESEARCH OF EXOTIC MAMMALS AND POCKET PETS.
CALIFORNIA CHINS OCCAISIONALLY MAKES DONATIONS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) ANIMAL RESCUE GROUPS WHOSE MISSION ALIGNS WITH THEIRS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Holly Trapp President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $46,025 |
Michael Trapp Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Russell Barnett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jolene Barnett Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Holly Trapp President | 40 | $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 | $3,141 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,141 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,908 |
| Investment income | $64,534 |
| 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 | $97,583 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,200 |
| 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. | $23,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,294 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,896 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,419 |
| Office expenses | $733 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $62,400 |
| Travel | $253 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $523 |
| Insurance | $2,734 |
| All other expenses | $5,269 |
| Total functional expenses | $176,593 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,461 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,672 |
| 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 | $11,241 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,033,001 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,095,375 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $116 |
| Total liabilities | $116 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,095,259 |
| 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 | $1,095,375 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Chins has awarded $130,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FOOTHILL-DEANZA FOUNDATION | | | $65,000 |
UC DAVIS FOUNDATION | | | $65,000 |