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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Deborah Wyche Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $24,000 |
Douglas Hoiby Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Keepers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Morrigeaux Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhiannon Walters Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Wyche President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $97,484 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,963 |
Office expenses | $15,526 |
Information technology | $19,858 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $33,081 |
Travel | $9,562 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $349 |
Interest | $3,788 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,691 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $427,536 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $70,615 |
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 | $312,087 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,596 |
Total assets | $392,298 |
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 | $125,673 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $125,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $266,625 |
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 | $392,298 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Woodland Park Zoological Society Seattle, WA | $91,069,792 | $64,694,779 |
Oregon Coast Aquarium Inc Newport, OR | $50,715,034 | $15,072,298 |
Alaska Zoo Anchorage, AK | $10,308,354 | $3,027,795 |
Zoological Society Of Washington Issaquah, WA | $2,063,915 | $1,961,931 |
East Idaho Aquarium Corporation Idaho Falls, ID | $799,335 | $1,319,886 |
Aquarium Of Boise Inc Boise, ID | $956,731 | $1,172,889 |
Gingers Pet Rescue Seattle, WA | $211,096 | $823,276 |
C A T T A L E S Mead, WA | $392,298 | $460,392 |
Oceansalaska Ketchikan, AK | $2,992,386 | $280,422 |
Northwest Trek Foundation Eatonville, WA | $715,036 | $576,330 |
International Longshore & Warehouse Union Juneau, AK | $425,216 | $218,334 |
Zoo Idaho Zoological Society Inc Pocatello, ID | $80,875 | $0 |
Bellevue Girls Lacrosse Club Medina, WA | $78,923 | $0 |
American Association Of Zoo Keepers Portland, OR | $8,973 | $0 |
Gardiner-Reedsport Salmon Trout Enhancement Program Step Inc Reedsport, OR | $163,205 | $0 |