C A T T A L E S

Organization Overview

C A T T A L E S, operating under the name Cat Tales Zoological Park Cat Tales Wildlife Center, is located in Mead, WA. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (D50) the organization is classified as: Zoos & Aquariums, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Cat Tales Zoological Park Cat Tales Wildlife Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cat Tales Zoological Park Cat Tales Wildlife Center 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, Cat Tales Zoological Park Cat Tales Wildlife Center generated $460.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $427.5k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 4 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ZOOLOGICAL PARK PROVIDING A SAFE FOREVER HOME FOR RESCUED, RETIRED, OR NON-RELEASABLE EXOTIC ANIMALS & WILDLIFE. OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING CENTER FOR K-COLLEGE SPECIALIZING IN WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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OUR ORGANIZATION HAS SECURED AND MAINTAINED OVER 40 ANIMALS, INCLUDING LARGE FELINES, BEARS, WOLVES, AND OTHER ZOO AND WILDLIFE SPECIES. OUR COMPREHENSIVE CARE PROGRAM INCLUDES THE PROVISION OF SPECIES-APPROPRIATE NUTRITION, ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, DEDICATED STAFFING, AND SPECIALIZED VETERINARY CARE, UNDERSCORING OUR COMMITMENT TO THE WELFARE OF THESE ANIMALS. THIS INITIATIVE OFFERS A SECURE AND NURTURING FOREVER HOME FOR RESCUED, RETIRED, AND NON-RELEASABLE ANIMALS, ENSURING THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING. OUR EFFORTS PROVIDE SANCTUARY FOR THESE ANIMALS AND EMBODY OUR DEDICATION TO CONSERVATION AND THE PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT.


ZOOLOGICAL TRAINING CENTER INCLUDING TEACHING STAFF, SUPPLIES, LIBRARY AND RELATED EXPENSES.


OUR PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SAFE, COMFORTABLE, AND SPECIES-APPROPRIATE HABITATS FOR OUR ANIMALS, FOCUSING ON THE INNOVATIVE USE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN HOUSING AND EXHIBITS. LEVERAGING CAREFULLY SELECTED MATERIALS, ALONG WITH DONATED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES, WE STRIVE TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT MEET OUR ANIMALS' BASIC NEEDS AND PROMOTE THEIR WELL-BEING AND NATURAL BEHAVIORS. OUR APPROACH IS GUIDED BY A DEEP COMMITMENT TO ANIMAL WELFARE, ENSURING THAT, DESPITE BUDGETARY LIMITATIONS, EACH HABITAT WE CONSTRUCT OR MAINTAIN OFFERS A SECURE AND ENRICHING SPACE. THIS EFFORT UNDERSCORES OUR DEDICATION TO MAXIMIZING EVERY DOLLAR TOWARDS ENHANCING THE LIVING CONDITIONS OF OUR ANIMALS, DEMONSTRATING OUR RESOLVE TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A SANCTUARY THAT RESPECTS THEIR NEEDS AND DIGNITY.


OUR THIRD PROGRAM SERVICE ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ENGAGING ON-SITE EXPERIENCES FOR PUBLIC VISITORS, METICULOUSLY DESIGNED TO BE EDUCATIONAL AND SAFE. WE PRIORITIZE OUR GUESTS AND STAFF'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING BY INVESTING IN ESSENTIAL PROTECTIVE GEAR, RIGOROUS SANITATION PRACTICES, AND CLEAR SIGNAGE, ALONG WITH CONSTRUCTING BARRIERS WHERE NEEDED TO ENSURE A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL. ADDITIONALLY, WE SERVE AS A DYNAMIC OUT-OF-SCHOOL LEARNING HUB CATERING TO STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE. OUR SPECIALIZED WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIM TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDS. BY OFFERING A HANDS-ON, IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE, WE BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE AND REAL-WORLD CONSERVATION CHALLENGES, FOSTERING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS. OUR COMMITMENT EXTENDS BEYOND MERE VISITS; WE CULTIVATE A COMMUNITY DEEPLY INVESTED IN PRESERVING OUR NATURAL WORLD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Deborah Wyche
Vice President
$24,000
Douglas Hoiby
Director
$0
Heather Keepers
Director
$0
Nancy Morrigeaux
Treasurer
$0
Rhiannon Walters
Director
$0
Ryan Wyche
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$6,700
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$396,584
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$403,284
Total Program Service Revenue$3,700
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 $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $53,408
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $460,392

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