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Council of Contributors Inc

The organization is an African wildlife conservation nonprofit that focuses specifically on rhinos and the race against extinction. Projects include dehorning, veterinary services, and anti-poaching servises.

Animal Welfare Wayzata, MN EIN: 821369894 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Council of Contributors Inc

The council of contributors completed 13 key rhino conservation projects in south africa and kenya throughout 2021, our total number of completed projects that have contributed to impactful rhino management is now 57 since our inception in 2017. We also supported numerous smaller and urgent projects in 2021 when situations surfaced that required an immediate response, such as treating injured rhinos. The coc has established strong relationships with numerous leading wildlife conservation experts on the ground and we continue to have an extremely collaborative approach to our projects & funding model. In 2021 we helped dehorn dozens of vulnerable rhinos across different reserves that were either hit by poachers, or where the threat of poaching was incredibly high. We funded …

Founded
Headquarters
Wayzata, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The organization is an African wildlife conservation nonprofit that focuses specifically on rhinos and the race against extinction. Projects include dehorning, veterinary services, and anti-poaching servises.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.46%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (91%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Council of Contributors Inc 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented animal welfare 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
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Council of Contributors Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Wayzata, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 821369894. 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 $281K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Council of Contributors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 821369894. 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.

Council of Contributors Inc 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 93% 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.

Council of Contributors Inc is located in Wayzata, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Council of Contributors Inc has $281K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Council of Contributors Inc 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 small organization. It has $281K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Council of Contributors Inc. 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, Council of Contributors Inc 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.

The council of contributors completed 13 key rhino conservation projects in south africa and kenya throughout 2021, our total number of completed projects that have contributed to impactful rhino management is now 57 since our inception in 2017. We also supported numerous smaller and urgent projects in 2021 when situations surfaced that required an immediate response, such as treating injured rhinos. The coc has established strong relationships with numerous leading wildlife conservation experts on the ground and we continue to have an extremely collaborative approach to our projects & funding model. In 2021 we helped dehorn dozens of vulnerable rhinos across different reserves that were either hit by poachers, or... Council of Contributors Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $281K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Council of Contributors Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Council of Contributors Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 821369894, 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
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CO
Connie R•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
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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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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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 65,250
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 17 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 · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Council of Contributors Inc

What is Council of Contributors Inc?
Council of Contributors Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wayzata, United States. The council of contributors completed 13 key rhino conservation projects in south africa and kenya throughout 2021, our total number of completed projects that have contributed to impactful rhino management is now 57 since our inception in 2017. We also supported numerous smaller and urgent projects in 2021 when situations surfaced that required an immediate response, such as treating injured rhinos. The coc has established strong relationships with numerous leading wildlife conservation experts on the ground and we continue to have an extremely collaborative approach to our projects & funding model. In 2021 we helped dehorn dozens of vulnerable rhinos across different reserves that were either hit by poachers, or where the threat of poaching was incredibly high. We funded many helicopter flying hours to assist in locating rhinos for darting, dehorning or vet services. We also led on the design development of a rhino observation tower at ol pejeta conservancy in kenya that will look over the enclosure where the last 2 remaining northern white rhino sub-species exist on the planet. Our funding is strategically targeted to where it is optimally utilized for the protection, security and wellbeing of this iconic keystone species that is edging near extinction.
When was Council of Contributors Inc founded?
Council of Contributors Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Council of Contributors Inc?
Connie Ryan serves as Treasurer.
Where is Council of Contributors Inc located?
Headquartered in Wayzata, MN, United States.
What is Council of Contributors Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Council of Contributors Inc trustworthy?
Council of Contributors Inc 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 Council of Contributors Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 821369894.
What is Council of Contributors Inc's website?
http://www.councilofcontributors.com