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1940 HANKS CHAPEL RD
Pittsboro NC 27312-9794
Pittsboro NC | IRS ruling year: 1987 | EIN: 56-1522499
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE IS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SAVING AND PROTECTING WILD CATS IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY ... (More)
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE IS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SAVING AND PROTECTING WILD CATS IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 50 ANIMALS OF TEN DIFFERENT SPECIES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TOWARD A DAY WHEN WILD CATS ARE LIVING IN THEIR NATIVE HABITAT AND ARE NOT EXPLOITED BY HUMANS. (Less)
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This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Carolina Tiger Rescue has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2021, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Full Credit
Partial Credit
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 7.39% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 7.39% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 73.38% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 73.38% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Other conservation, environmental or beautification activities (BMF activity code: 379)
Wildlife sanctuary or refuge (BMF activity code: 355)
Foundation Status:
Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes. 509(a)(2) (BMF foundation code: 16)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Carolina Tiger Rescue) or EIN (561522499) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Carolina Tiger Rescue reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Administrative Capacity
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
While we lost a significant amount of revenue due to tour closures, we were actually able to be creative in our fundraising strategies. While we put our capital campaign on hold, our ability to be nimble helped us to successfully maintain our budget expectations.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Due to COVID, we cancelled our educational tours and field trips. Once COVID let up, we offered smaller sized tours, but field trips were still cancelled due to protocols at schools. Two years into the pandemic and we are now back running at full capacity and field trips are being scheduled again.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We offered virtual tours and educational opportunities. Some staff worked from home, while others social distanced throughout the office and sanctuary. We limited tour size in the beginning - but are now back at full capacity. Cleaning and mask protocols were put in place. We kept tour guests abreast of our changes via email and social media. We added weekly communications to our volunteers so they would know what to expect. Additionally, we offered a variety of virtual experiences for volunteers and donors to stay in touch.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We love the ability to work from home. Our virtual Tiger Day 5K was an excellent way to expand our mission across the country. Our virtual tours are a good way to connect with people who cannot make it to our sanctuary and Field Trips to Go programming make getting into the schools and after school programs much easier for educators.
Not Currently Scored
Carolina Tiger Rescue cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Carolina Tiger Rescue reported its largest program on its FY 2021 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE'S MISSION IS SAVING AND PROTECTING WILDCATS IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD.
Carolina Tiger Rescue has earned a 92% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
We serve schools and the general public.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Paper surveys, Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, Other means
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our staff, Our board
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, It is difficult to get honest feedback from our clients
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
We implemented new membership benefits when we heard that some of our members were not able to gain access t our tours.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 88/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 88/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 88 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 6 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (3/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
|---|---|
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Carolina Tiger Rescue has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
CAROLINA TIGER RESCUE IS A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SAVING AND PROTECTING WILD CATS IN CAPTIVITY AND IN THE WILD. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 50 ANIMALS OF TEN DIFFERENT SPECIES. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TOWARD A DAY WHEN WILD CATS ARE LIVING IN THEIR NATIVE HABITAT AND ARE NOT EXPLOITED BY HUMANS.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
We believe the ideal home for wildlife is in the wild. ~ It is critical to conserve native habitats for wildlife. ~ Wild cats and dangerous animals should not be kept as pets. ~ Captive breeding should ONLY be done in accordance with official Species Survival and Population Management Plans. ~ All wild animals, both captive and in their native habitats, deserve to be treated with respect and not exploited for entertainment and commercial purposes. At Carolina Tiger Rescue, our values drive all our decisions. Those values can be seen in our rescue decisions, our educational programs, and even in our marketing. Everything we do, we strive to do with the utmost respect for the animals.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Build a second tour route and and improve our current tour route.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Ensure that staff have living wages and the educational opportunities needed to thrive in their professional development.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Three: Restart our capital campaign for an education building.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Staff are able to participate in position-related associations (Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance, EEEC, AZA, AFP, NC Center for Nonprofits, Environmental educators, Planned Giving Association, etc.) as well as conferences and online workshops in order to take educational programming to the next level. We have a new executive director and new leadership committees are being developed.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Policy Advocacy
We are co-founders and primary leaders in the now, very successful, Big Cat Sanctuary Alliance. The goal of the Alliance is to eliminate private ownership and the commercial exploitation of wild cats in the United States. Carolina Tiger Rescue is not currently actively mobilizing advocates around private ownership, however, that may be in our future.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The past year was pretty normal. We continued to utilize time to update the sanctuary infrastructure as well as expand our virtual programming - for both external and internal audiences.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
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