Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
Alturas wildlife sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned costa rican wildlife.
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Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the recovery of injured, sick and orphaned native Costa Rican animals.
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Mission
Alturas wildlife sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured, sick, and orphaned costa rican wildlife.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Boca Raton, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474615750. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $33K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474615750. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Boca Raton, FL, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary has $33K in annual revenue. It allocates 42% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $33K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 42% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the recovery of injured, sick and orphaned native Costa Rican animals. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 42% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $33K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474615750, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALTURAS WILDLIFE SANCTUARY is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Costa Rica Wildlife 101: What You’ll See & How To See It Right - Respect My Region
AI will eavesdrop on world's wildest places to track and help protect endangered wildlife - Phys.org
Inside the use of artificial intelligence to track and help protect endangered wildlife around the world - The Globe and Mail
The Best Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica: Alturas in Costa Ballena - HuffPost
Rebelution To Make Costa Rica Debut For Wildlife Preserve Benefit Concert - Live For Live Music
Experiencing Costa Rica’s Abundant Wildlife at Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary - TravelPulse
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
- What is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary?
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boca Raton, United States. Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that’s dedicated to the recovery of injured, sick and orphaned native Costa Rican animals.
- When was Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary founded?
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary?
- David Weinstein serves as President.
- Where is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary located?
- Headquartered in Boca Raton, FL, United States.
- What is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 42% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary trustworthy?
- Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474615750.
- What is Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary's website?
- http://www.alturaswildlifesanctuary.org