Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides lifetime quality care for chimpanzees and works to educate the public about the plight of primates worldwide.
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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a animal welfare organization based in CLE ELUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.2 million. EIN: 680552915.
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Mission
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides lifetime quality care for chimpanzees and works to educate the public about the plight of primates worldwide.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Cle Elum, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 680552915. 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. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680552915. 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.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest 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. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is located in Cle Elum, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest 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 52 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest. 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, Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a animal welfare organization based in CLE ELUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.2 million. EIN: 680552915. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680552915, 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.
CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY NORTHWEST 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 (18)
Source: Public filings
18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest celebrates 18 years - Nonstop Local News
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest celebrates Negra, Terry, 18 years since founding - Nonstop Local News
After 13 Years Alone, George The Chimpanzee Begins A New Life At Washington Sanctuary - World Animal News
Chimpanzee George Officially Finds Permanent Home at Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest - PR Newswire
Chimpanzee Rescued From Roadside Safari Park Begins His New Life at Sanctuary - Lady Freethinker
Chimpanzee finds new home amid Oregon safari park scandal - KATU
47-year-old chimpanzee at Cle Elum sanctuary passes away - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest welcomes six new members to their family - dailyrecordnews.com
Chimp research is over, but hundreds are still in labs. A tiny Washington sanctuary is helping them. - The Seattle Times
Life Outside the Lab: Inside Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest - Yakima Herald-Republic
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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 - 52 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 · 52 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
- What is Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cle Elum, United States. Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest is a animal welfare organization based in CLE ELUM, United States. Annual revenue: $2.2 million. EIN: 680552915.
- When was Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest founded?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest?
- John Mulcahy serves as Co-Exec Direct.
- Where is Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest located?
- Headquartered in Cle Elum, WA, United States.
- What is Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest trustworthy?
- Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest 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 Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680552915.
- What is Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest's website?
- http://www.chimpsanctuarynw.org