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Project Survival

To provide a shelter in a natural like setting for large wild feline cats, and to provide educational services to elementary schools pertaining to the lives of large …

Science & Technology Dunlap, CA EIN 770453437 · IRS Reg 77-0453437 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Project Survival

Project Survival’s Cat Haven is an innovative park dedicated to the preservation of wild cats. It specializes in education and is engaged in both captive and range country conservation. It is this link to the conservation of cats in their native habitat which makes the work of the Cat Haven especially meaningful.

Founded
Headquarters
Dunlap, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

To provide a shelter in a natural like setting for large wild feline cats, and to provide educational services to elementary schools pertaining to the lives of large wild cats.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U99
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 70%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Project Survival is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Dunlap, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 770453437. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $738K in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Project Survival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Project Survival is located in Dunlap, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Project Survival has $738K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Project Survival 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 $738K in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Project Survival. 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.

Project Survival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Project Survival’s Cat Haven is an innovative park dedicated to the preservation of wild cats. It specializes in education and is engaged in both captive and range country conservation. It is this link to the conservation of cats in their native habitat which makes the work of the Cat Haven especially meaningful. Project Survival is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Project Survival's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $738K is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Project Survival are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Project Survival is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770453437, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

DA
Dale Anderson
V.P., Treasurer

Officers & trustees (7)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda H••••••
MEMBER
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Bob M••••••
TREASURER
DA
Dale A•••••••
EXECUTIVE DI
DE
Debbie S•••••••
SECRETARY
JU
Justin L•••••••••
MEMBER
ST
Stan T•••
TREASURER
WE
Wendy D•••••
PRESIDENT
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Project Survival This page 79 $737,756 -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Equine Science Society Inc 89 $236,281 81%
Washington State Academy of Sciences 89 $218,480 39%
International Society of Offshore and Polar Engineers 89 $938,192 -
Atlantic Shark Institute 89 $164,394 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Project Survival

What is Project Survival?
Project Survival is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dunlap, United States. Project Survival’s Cat Haven is an innovative park dedicated to the preservation of wild cats. It specializes in education and is engaged in both captive and range country conservation. It is this link to the conservation of cats in their native habitat which makes the work of the Cat Haven especially meaningful.
When was Project Survival founded?
Project Survival was founded in 1997.
Who leads Project Survival?
Dale Anderson serves as V.P., Treasurer.
Where is Project Survival located?
Headquartered in Dunlap, United States.
What is Project Survival's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Project Survival trustworthy?
Project Survival has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Project Survival's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770453437. Registration: 77-0453437 (United States).
What is Project Survival's website?
http://www.cathaven.com