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 …
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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 …
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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.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)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
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCascades 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
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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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.
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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