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EIN 46-5230051

Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
Description
Ape Cognition and Communication Institute studies endangered bonobos, promotes conservation, fosters scientific literacy, and enhances bonobo welfare through innovative programs and research.
Total revenues
$201,843
2022
Total expenses
$373,281
2022
Total assets
$11,012,802
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

Conservation and protection of great apes, and responsible and sustainable research aimed at uncovering the evolutionary origins of human language, Cognition, and behavior. This was taken over from the Iowa primate learning sanctuary. The assets were acquired from this prior organization.

Who funds Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prairie Meadows Race Track & CasinoEnhancing K-12 Student Access and Stem Initiatives at the Ape Initiative (Ape-Stem)$10,000

Personnel at Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Jared P TaglialatelaPresident$0
Mark AndersonSecretary / Director$0
Meg SchneiderSecretary$0
Julie BurroughsDirector of Veterinarty Servi$4,500
William D HopkinsPresident and Director of Scien$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$54,710
Program services$147,133
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$201,843

Form 990s for Ape Cognition and Communication Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122024-05-24990View PDF
2021-122022-06-09990View PDF
2020-122021-08-02990View PDF
2019-122020-09-03990View PDF
2018-122020-02-11990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
April 13, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
April 6, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4200 Evergreen Ave
Des Moines, IA 50320
Metro area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
County
Polk County, IA
Website URL
apeinitiative.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
46-5230051
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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