Critter Encounters is located in Ramona, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Critter Encounters 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 08/2024, Critter Encounters generated $146.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $149.9k during the year ending 08/2024. While expenses have increased by 24.6% per year over the past 3 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
CRITTER ENCOUNTERS IS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY CARING FOR RESCUED NATIVE AND EXOTIC SPECIES AND PROVIDING LIVE ANIMAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. IN THE LAST YEAR, CRITTER ENCOUNTERS ANIMAL AMBASSADORS DID HUNDREDS OF EVENTS, BRINGING JOY AND EDUCATION TO RETIREMENT FACILITIES, SCHOOLS, GIRL SCOUTS, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY & PRIVATE EVENTS. THESE PROGRAMS GENERATED OVER $129,000 IN PROGRAM SERVICES REVENUE. IN ADDITION, CRITTER ENCOUNTERS ALSO RAISED OVER $16,000 IN PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE DONATIONS. IN 2023, WE EXPANDED OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR RESCUED ANIMALS BY BUILDING MORE ENCLOSURES. WE ACQUIRED A FEW NEW ANIMALS AND WERE ALSO ABLE TO OFFER ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrea Burgan President & CEO | 40 | $16,400 | |
Wendy Mc Dowell Secretary | 10 | $0 | |
Matt Burgan CFO | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,679 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $129,445 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $146,124 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $49,126 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,418 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $9,600 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $359 |
Other expenses | $87,402 |
Total expenses | $149,905 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $162 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,812 |
Total liabilities | $2,781 |
Net assets or fund balances | $4,031 |