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Animals : Wildlife Conservation

Center for Great Apes

Providing a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees

four stars

94.29

P.O. Box 488 Wauchula, FL 33873
tel: (863) 767-8903   Web Site
EIN: 65-0444725

Board Leadership
Sue Dupré
Board Chair

CEO
Patti Ragan
Sanctuary Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.29 four stars
  Financial 91.93 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Center for Great Apes, founded in 1993, provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The Center provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care. Our sanctuary home is located in Wauchula, on over 100 acres a few miles from the beautiful Peace River in south central Florida. Routine health checks, periodic physicals, and when necessary, emergency care are handled in the Arcus Great Ape Health Center.

Center for Great Apes, founded in 1993, provides a permanent sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees who have been retired from the entertainment industry, from research, or who are no longer wanted as pets. The Center provides care with dignity in a safe, healthy, and enriching environment for great apes in need of lifetime care. Our sanctuary home is located in Wauchula, on over 100 acres a few miles from the beautiful Peace River in south central Florida. Routine health checks, periodic physicals, and when necessary, emergency care are handled in the Arcus Great Ape Health Center.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of animals rescued
2
Number of animals in collection
53
Number of animals with freedom to express normal behavior
53
Number of overall donors
2,460
Number of Facebook followers
189,022
Total number of volunteer hours contributed to the organization
6,300
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Financial

four stars

91.93

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 86.8%
  Administrative Expenses 6.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 3.88
  Program Expenses Growth 1.9%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Great Apes on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Great Apes on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Great Apes (FL) 94.29 four stars
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (NY) 91.47 four stars
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA (CA) 96.46 four stars
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary (GA) 90.10 four stars
Our Companions Animal Rescue (CT) 99.77 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,899,962
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,899,962
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,899,962
   Other Revenue $167,007
TOTAL REVENUE $3,066,969
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,493,099
   Administrative Expenses $112,545
   Fundraising Expenses $115,422
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,721,066
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,345,903
   
Net Assets $6,209,681

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Provide Care for Orangutans and Chimpanzees $1,493,099 100.0%

Ratings History
Center for Great Apes has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-09 03/01/2020 94.29 four stars
2017-09 03/01/2019 95.55 four stars
2016-09 03/01/2018 93.84 four stars
2015-09 12/01/2016 94.11 four stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 90.63 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 03/01/2016 89.95 three stars
2014-09 02/01/2016 88.80 three stars
2013-09 03/03/2015 87.66 three stars
2012-09 06/01/2014 92.15 four stars
2011-09 10/01/2013 90.29 four stars
2011-09 10/01/2012 83.99 three stars
2010-09 03/01/2012 91.65 four stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 87.13 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 12/01/2010 88.44 three stars
2008-09 03/01/2010 96.12 four stars
2007-09 03/01/2009 92.34 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 65-0444725
Name in IRS Master File CENTER FOR ORANGUTAN AND CHIMPANZEE CONSERVATION INC
NTEE Code D34
NTEE Classification Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (355) Wildlife sanctuary or refuge
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date March, 1994
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2018
  • September, 2017
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$55,215 3.20% Patricia Ragan President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Great Apes (FL) 94.29 four stars
Our Companions Animal Rescue (CT) 99.77 four stars
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary (NY) 91.47 four stars
American Eagle Foundation (TN) 97.03 four stars
Big Cat Rescue (FL) 97.40 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Center for Great Apes
P.O. Box 488
Wauchula, FL 33873
tel: (863) 767-8903
fax: (863) 767-8904
EIN: 65-0444725

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Board Leadership

Sue Dupré
Board Chair

CEO

Patti Ragan
Sanctuary Director

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