Project Chimps
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Blue Ridge, GA
- Founding
- 04/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-1439557
Organization Overview
Project Chimps is located in Blue Ridge, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Chimps employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Chimps 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 12/2021, Project Chimps generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE LIFELONG EXEMPLARY CARE TO CHIMPANZEES RETIRED FROM RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROJECT CHIMPS (PC) IS A SANCTUARY FOR CHIMPANZEES RETIRED FROM MEDICAL RESEARCH. PC HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH A LARGE, PRIVATE, BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH LABORATORY TO RETIRE MORE THAN 200 FORMER RESEARCH CHIMPANZEES TO THE SANCTUARY, WHERE THEY WILL RECEIVE EXEMPLARY CARE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THEIR LIVES. PC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE A PERMANENT HOME TO CHIMPANZEES. IN 2021, PC CONTINUED TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY COVID-19 AND SECURED A DONATION OF ZOETIS COVID VACCINES AND BEGAN INOCULATING THE CHIMPS. FIVE NEW CHIMPS WERE MOVED TO SANCTUARY FOR A TOTAL POPULATION OF 82 CHIMPS. PC'S VOLUNTEER CORPS DONATED 16,000 HOURS OF SERVICE TO SUPPORT PC OPERATIONS AND CHIMPANZEE CARE. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF PREPARED MORE THAN 87,000 MEALS AND DEVELOPED NEW ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHIMPANZEES. PC'S MANAGEMENT TEAM CONTINUES IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SANCTUARY'S 2019-2024 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN WITH UNDERSTANDABLE SHIFTS TO THE TIMELINE CAUSED BY THE PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $300 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,564,757 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $269,079 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,565,057 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,472 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,182 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $82,966 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,701,004 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $130,572 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,133 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,165,388 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $402,767 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,992 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,524 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,746 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,730 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,688 |
| Office expenses | $74,594 |
| Information technology | $32,917 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $230,682 |
| Travel | $24,808 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,106 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $227,500 |
| Insurance | $14,969 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,895,396 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $476 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $174,886 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $18,937 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $283,071 |
| 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 | $5,788,405 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,265,775 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $171,796 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $171,796 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,093,979 |
| 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 | $6,265,775 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Project Chimps has recieved totaling $1,694,458.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Humane Society Of The United States Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $1,025,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $225,700 |
The Mcgrath Family Foundaiton San Diego, CA PURPOSE: ANIMAL RESCUE & SANCTUARY; DONATION OF 905 SHS ZOETIS INC. ON 12/7/21 (BOOK VALUE OF $44,945 - ORIGINAL COST METHOD, FMV OF $204,308 - HI/LOW METHOD) | $204,308 |
Rachael Ray Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO FURTHER THE DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $83,185 |
Ros Foundation Greenfield, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Save The Chimps Inc Ft Pierce, FL | $12,927,428 | $8,034,557 |
Tiger Haven Kingston, TN | $9,155,443 | $5,466,862 |
Project Chimps Blue Ridge, GA | $6,265,775 | $2,701,004 |
National Deer Association Bogart, GA | $3,739,349 | $3,849,089 |
Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation Inc Wauchula, FL | $11,968,309 | $6,371,280 |
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Jupiter, FL | $6,488,302 | $4,524,408 |
Carolina Tiger Rescue Pittsboro, NC | $4,276,914 | $2,297,979 |
Conservators Center Inc Mebane, NC | $317,198 | $629,056 |
Mccarthys Wildlife Sanctuary Inc West Palm Beach, FL | $1,685,744 | $892,914 |
Peace River Wildlife Center Inc Punta Gorda, FL | $2,501,566 | $850,250 |
Sharon Charitable Tr Savannah, TN | $13,157,488 | $821,924 |
Appalachian Black Bear Rehabilitation And Release Center Townsend, TN | $969,798 | $715,833 |