EIN 91-1951095

Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res operates an animal sanctuary called Predators of the Heart. The sanctuary provides a safe home for unwanted or abused animals that are potentially dangerous, including those confiscated by animal control agencies. In addition to the sanctuary, they operate a gift shop where tour participants can purchase souvenirs to support the organization. They also work with Airbnb to offer an educational wolf encounter tour as a social impact experience. The organization is located in Anacortes, WA.
Also known as...
Predators of the Heart
Total revenues
$520,953
2022
Total expenses
$688,043
2022
Total assets
$526,522
2022
Num. employees
12
2022

Program areas at Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

Work with airbnb to provide a social impact experience that provides participants with an educational wolf encounter tour.
Operation of a gift shop to provide tour participants the opportunity to purchase souvenirs in further support of the organization.
School assemblies include wildlife education and drug, alcohol, and tobacco use prevention

Who funds Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$28,100
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$9,776
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$7,850
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

NameTitleCompensation
Ashley CarrPresident$50,899
April GrossruckSecretary and Treasurer$0
Daniel OvermanVice President$0
Denise DownsSecretary and Treasurer$0
Tony CloudDirector$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$256,375
Program services$258,512
Investment income and dividends$75
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-5,571
Net income from fundraising events$11,562
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$520,953

Form 990s for Because We Matter Exotic Animal Res

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-07-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-19990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,031 from AmazonSmile Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6128 Parkside Dr
Anacortes, WA 98221
Metro area
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA
County
Skagit County, WA
Website URL
becausewematter.org/ 
Phone
(360) 840-6160
IRS details
EIN
91-1951095
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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