Program areas at Save the Chimps
Our mission at Save the Chimps is to provide permanent refuge and compassionate, comprehensive care to over 220 rescued chimpanzees. Prior to coming to the sanctuary, our residents were subjected to abusive conditions, including being forced to endure invasive medical procedures and living in isolation for extended periods of time. Our dedicated care teams provide 24-hour monitoring, balanced and fresh nourishment, a robust schedule of enrichment activities, and comprehensive health and behavioral care customized to the needs of these special individuals.this care is complemented by strategic investments in our facilities, equipment and staff to optimize sanctuary operations and ensure that each resident in our care lives a dignified, comfortable, and enriched life at the sanctuary.
Public education and outreach for the care of chimpanzees.
Founded in 1997 as a charitable and educational organization,save the Chimps is the worlds largest chimpanzee sanctuary.save the Chimps provides lifetime care to nearly 300 chimpanzees
Who funds Save the Chimps
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Save the Chimps
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Ana Paula Tavares | Chief Executive Officer | $332,665 | 2022-12-31 |
Tim Wu | Vice President of Philanthropy | $0 | 2022-07-19 |
James Meehan | Director of Finance and Consultant | $135,811 | 2022-12-31 |
Sara Halpert | Director of Marketing | $135,633 | 2022-12-31 |
Heather Hackett | Director of Development | $151,622 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 9 more key personnel |
Financials for Save the Chimps
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $8,980,816 | $7,951,397 | 12.9% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $10,852 | $197 | 5408.6% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $1,151 | $1,895 | -39.3% |
Net rental income | $42,350 | $42,350 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-6,382 | $648 | -1084.9% |
Net income from fundraising events | $21,972 | $37,308 | -41.1% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $762 | -100% |
Total revenues | $9,050,759 | $8,034,557 | 12.6% |
Organizations like Save the Chimps
Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
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Wolf Conservation Center | 501(c)(3) | South Salem, NY | $3,384,804 |
International Wolf Center | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $2,371,502 |
Wildlife Protection Solutions | 501(c)(3) | Golden, CO | $4,323,968 |
National Marine Mammal Foundation | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $14,584,449 |
Endangered Wolf CENTER | 501(c)(3) | Eureka, MO | $3,137,097 |
Elephant Sanctuary | 501(c)(3) | Hohenwald, TN | $4,598,007 |
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | 501(c)(3) | Atlanta, GA | $8,478,874 |
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) | 501(c)(3) | Silver Spring, MD | $15,953,554 |
Peace Ridge Sanctuary | 501(c)(3) | Brooks, ME | $2,280,433 |
Chimp Haven | 501(c)(3) | Keithville, LA | $8,268,136 |
Data update history
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 32 new grant, including a grant for $1,474,226 from Arcus Foundation January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 16891 Carole Noon LN
- Fort Pierce, FL 34945
- Metro area
- Port St. Lucie, FL
- County
- St. Lucie County, FL
- Website URL
- savethechimps.org/Â
- Phone
- (772) 429-0403
- Facebook page
- savethechimpsÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 65-0789748
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1997
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D31: Protection of Endangered Species
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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