Cascades Raptor Center
Through wildlife rehabilitation and public education, cascades raptor center fosters a connection between people and birds of prey. Our goal is to help the human part of the …
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Visit nearly 40 birds of prey native of the Pacific Northwest in our Eugene, Oregon outdoor aviary. Educational programs for all ages. Bring the family and take a self-guided tour.
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Mission
Through wildlife rehabilitation and public education, cascades raptor center fosters a connection between people and birds of prey. Our goal is to help the human part of the natural community learn to value, understand, and honor the role of wildlife in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the pacific northwest.
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
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Cascades Raptor Center 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 93% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 88% of the 16,157 animal welfare charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCascades Raptor Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 931038827. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cascades Raptor Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931038827. 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 Raptor Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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.
Cascades Raptor Center is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cascades Raptor Center has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cascades Raptor Center 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cascades Raptor Center. 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, Cascades Raptor Center 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 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Visit nearly 40 birds of prey native of the Pacific Northwest in our Eugene, Oregon outdoor aviary. Educational programs for all ages. Bring the family and take a self-guided tour. Cascades Raptor Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Cascades Raptor Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cascades Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931038827, 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
5 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.
CASCADES RAPTOR CENTER 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 (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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The eaglet has fallen. Again. And again, raptor center rescues it - Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Cascades Raptor Center grapples with damage after ice storm - KEZI
Photos: Baby owls stumble into early flights at Eugene raptor center - Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Cascades Raptor Center welcomes two baby owls to its ambassador team - KVAL
History of the Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene - The Register-Guard
Meet Neil Patrick the Harris's Hawk, a new addition at Cascades Raptor Center - The Register-Guard
Be part of the crowd at a Cascades Raptor Center Free Flight show - The Register-Guard
Oregon Raptor Center Receives Two New Owls - The Source - Bend, Oregon
Cascades Raptor Center welcomes two new baby owls - NPR for Oregonians
Whooo’s the new kid? Baby owls land at Eugene raptor center - Lookout Eugene-Springfield
Activity timeline
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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 - 38 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 · 38 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cascades Raptor Center
- What is Cascades Raptor Center?
- Cascades Raptor Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. Visit nearly 40 birds of prey native of the Pacific Northwest in our Eugene, Oregon outdoor aviary. Educational programs for all ages. Bring the family and take a self-guided tour.
- When was Cascades Raptor Center founded?
- Cascades Raptor Center was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Cascades Raptor Center?
- Julie Collins serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Cascades Raptor Center located?
- Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
- What is Cascades Raptor Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cascades Raptor Center trustworthy?
- Cascades Raptor Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Raptor Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 931038827.
- What is Cascades Raptor Center's website?
- http://www.cascadesraptorcenter.org