Program areas at The Creature Conservancy
Animal care & exhibits - as of 12/31/2023 The Creature Conservancy had over 25 permanent animal exhibits. In 2023 The wolf enclosure was started. As well as continuous maintenance and upgrades to existing exhibits. The Creature Conservancy has over 220 vertebrates of over 85 species and many more invertebrates for display in their public exhibits and use in their educational programs. Staff and volunteers help to care for and feed these animals every day of The year. Some visitor favorites are The cougar, sloths, and alligators.
Education & community relations - in 2023 we continued our community outreach over social media. We conducted hundreds of animal programs and/or tours for schools groups,corporate groups, and private groups. Over 500 memberships were sold. Over 450 children enrolled in our summer camps. Over 1,900 people attended special animal events such as halloween spooky species, valentine's Creature courtship, and harry potter trivia events. Our outdoor animal exhibits are open to The public daily. Over 18,000 visitors came to our public open hours on saturdays and sundays enjoying our indoor and outdoor exhibits with special presentations on The featured animal ambassadors for The month.
Who funds The Creature Conservancy
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at The Creature Conservancy
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Steven T Marsh | President | $0 | 2023-08-15 |
| Kate Wilson | Secretary | $1,800 | 2022-12-31 |
| Jorja Feldman | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Patricia Billette | Secretary | $27,836 | 2020-12-31 |
Financials for The Creature Conservancy
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $144,489 | $125,092 | 15.5% |
| Program services | $664,983 | $449,437 | 48% |
| Investment income and dividends | $507 | $2,321 | -78.2% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $809,979 | $576,850 | 40.4% |
Organizations like The Creature Conservancy
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The Reef Institute | 501(c)(3) | West Palm Beach, FL | $1,060,939 |
| Conservation Nation (FONZ) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $645,338 |
| Friends of the Big Bear Alpine Zoo | 501(c)(3) | Big Bear Lake, CA | $312,811 |
| Wildlife Science Center | 501(c)(3) | Stacy, MN | $462,983 |
| Hollywild Animal Preserve | 501(c)(3) | Wellford, SC | $737,898 |
| Conservators Center Animal Park at the Conservator | 501(c)(3) | Mebane, NC | $652,917 |
| Wild Animal World | 501(c)(3) | Miami, FL | $254,249 |
| Zoo Conservation Outreach Group | 501(c)(3) | Silver Spring, MD | $267,990 |
| Great Lakes Aquarium (GLA) | 501(c)(3) | Duluth, MN | $3,681,433 |
| Living Coast Discovery Center | 501(c)(3) | Chula Vista, CA | $2,586,260 |
Data update history
October 10, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 8, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 4950 Ann Arbor Saline Rd
- Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Metro area
- Ann Arbor, MI
- County
- Washtenaw County, MI
- Website URL
- thecreatureconservancy.org/Â
- Phone
- (734) 929-9324
IRS details
- EIN
- 26-3581780
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2008
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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