Cascades Carnivore Project
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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 …
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.
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- a website
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CASCADES CARNIVORE PROJECT 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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Untangling the Threads of North Cascades’ Marmot Decline - nps.gov
Wolverines, Foxes, and Rare Carnivores of the Cascades: Sense of Place Pop-Up, Mar. 21 - Columbia Community Connection
Be part of lynx research in Cascades - Methow Valley News
Carnivore Conservation Is Tougher in the Mountains - The Revelator
Oregon State study provides foundation for protecting rare fox in Cascades, Sierra Nevada - Oregon State University
Sense of Place Lecture Nov 10th, Rare Carnivores of the High Cascades - Columbia Community Connection
2019 season update from the Cascades Wolverine Project - Conservation Northwest
Inside the lone known wolverine den in South Cascades - KING5.com
Breeding wolverine found in Naches Ranger District, heralds comeback in Cascades - Yakima Herald-Republic
Wolverines claw their way back: Breeding ‘gluttonous glutton’ found in Washington’s south Cascades - The Seattle Times
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- 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.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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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