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Cascades Carnivore Project

We are a conservation and scientific research nonprofit organization. Our mission is to study and restore carnivore populations at risk of extinction and the mountain ecosystems they call …

Science & Technology Hood River, OR EIN: 812223960 (IRS) Reg: 81-2223960 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Cascades Carnivore Project

Conduct scientific research, collect and analyze scientific data and provide results to improve our understanding of the conservation status of wolverine and Cascade red fox populations on state and federal lands in Washington. This supports state and federal agency mandates and scientific inquiry, and promotes the conservation of species of greatest conservation concern for the greater public good and directly benefited 60 community members who participated. Engage the public by providing outreach and giving presentations on carnivore conservation issues and coexistence in the West. This supports wildlife conservation and management decisions for the greater public good and directly benefited 165 community members. Understand the contemporary population status and connectivity of Canada lynx in Washington. This supports state and federal agency …

Founded
Headquarters
Hood River, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

We are a conservation and scientific research nonprofit organization. Our mission is to study and restore carnivore populations at risk of extinction and the mountain ecosystems they call home through innovative science, strong partnerships and local community action.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 13.01%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.7% of total expenses ($34,800 of $197,121).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Cascades Carnivore Project with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 87% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cascades Carnivore Project is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Hood River, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812223960. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $267K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Cascades Carnivore Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 812223960. 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.

Cascades Carnivore Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 83% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Cascades Carnivore Project is located in Hood River, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Cascades Carnivore Project has $267K in annual revenue. It allocates 83% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Cascades Carnivore Project is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $267K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Cascades Carnivore Project. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Cascades Carnivore Project 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 83% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). 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.

Conduct scientific research, collect and analyze scientific data and provide results to improve our understanding of the conservation status of wolverine and Cascade red fox populations on state and federal lands in Washington. This supports state and federal agency mandates and scientific inquiry, and promotes the conservation of species of greatest conservation concern for the greater public good and directly benefited 60 community members who participated. Engage the public by providing outreach and giving presentations on carnivore conservation issues and coexistence in the West. This supports wildlife conservation and management decisions for the greater public good and directly benefited 165 community members. Understand the contemporary population status and connectivity of... Cascades Carnivore Project is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $267K is below the peer average of $15M.

Yes, donations to Cascades Carnivore Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cascades Carnivore Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812223960, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JO
Jocelyn A••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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No recent news coverage found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Science & Technology this charity 7,611
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 20 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2016
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Cascades Carnivore Project

What is Cascades Carnivore Project?
Cascades Carnivore Project is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hood River, United States. Conduct scientific research, collect and analyze scientific data and provide results to improve our understanding of the conservation status of wolverine and Cascade red fox populations on state and federal lands in Washington. This supports state and federal agency mandates and scientific inquiry, and promotes the conservation of species of greatest conservation concern for the greater public good and directly benefited 60 community members who participated. Engage the public by providing outreach and giving presentations on carnivore conservation issues and coexistence in the West. This supports wildlife conservation and management decisions for the greater public good and directly benefited 165 community members. Understand the contemporary population status and connectivity of Canada lynx in Washington. This supports state and federal agency mandates to recover Canada lynx in the US, and scientific inquiry. This service benefited 6 community scientists and the greater public.
When was Cascades Carnivore Project founded?
Cascades Carnivore Project was founded in 2016.
Who leads Cascades Carnivore Project?
Jocelyn Akins serves as Executive Director.
Where is Cascades Carnivore Project located?
Headquartered in Hood River, OR, United States.
What is Cascades Carnivore Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Cascades Carnivore Project trustworthy?
Cascades Carnivore Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Cascades Carnivore Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 812223960. Registration: 81-2223960 (United States).
What is Cascades Carnivore Project's website?
http://www.cascadescarnivore.org