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Save the Chimps Inc

To provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need

Animal Welfare Ft Pierce, FL EIN: 650789748 (IRS) Reg: 65-0789748 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Save the Chimps Inc

Save the Chimps is the largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary in the world whose mission is to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Save the Chimps offers life-long care for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry.

Founded
Headquarters
Ft Pierce, FL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D34
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

To provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.60%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Save the Chimps Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • 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
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of comparable charities. See the sources
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Save the Chimps Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Ft Pierce, FL, 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 650789748. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Save the Chimps Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 650789748. 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.

Save the Chimps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% 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.

Save the Chimps Inc is located in Ft Pierce, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.

Based on official tax filings, Save the Chimps Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for animal welfare charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Save the Chimps 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 large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Save the Chimps 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, Save the Chimps 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 81% 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.

Save the Chimps is the largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary in the world whose mission is to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Save the Chimps offers life-long care for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry. Save the Chimps Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Save the Chimps Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Save the Chimps Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 650789748, 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
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
114

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Mark O••••••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Ozzy Osbourne sells five of his paintings for huge sum to save endangered chimps - thesun.co.uk
Jul 2025
www.thesun.co.uk
Ozzy Osbourne announces 'Last Rites' memoir, Save the Chimps collaboration - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and
Jul 2025
abcnews.com
Form filed
$14.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
How art can save chimps - We Are Born Free
Oct 2024
www.bornfree.org.uk
Form filed
$13.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$9.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Save the Chimps sanctuary chimpanzees enjoy a day of leisure on their private islands - Treasure Coast News
Jul 2022
www.tcpalm.com
FedEx, Save the Chimps bring 'Sunrise Seven' to their forever home - The Commercial Appeal
Jul 2022
www.commercialappeal.com
Members Day at Save the Chimps gives supporters up close look at great apes - Treasure Coast News
Apr 2022
www.tcpalm.com
Form filed
$8.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Tiffany was euthanized, but Tuffy remains at Save the Chimps - Treasure Coast News
Mar 2020
www.tcpalm.com
National parks in Senegal may save chimps - futurity.org
Mar 2019
www.futurity.org
An ape-tite to save chimps at Celeb Chef Tasting - Vero News
Nov 2017
veronews.com
Residents at Save the Chimps live days their own way, with friendly caretakers' help - Treasure Coast News
Oct 2017
www.tcpalm.com

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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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 89 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 · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Save the Chimps Inc

What is Save the Chimps Inc?
Save the Chimps Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ft Pierce, United States. Save the Chimps is the largest privately funded chimpanzee sanctuary in the world whose mission is to provide refuge and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need. Save the Chimps offers life-long care for chimpanzees rescued from research laboratories, the pet trade, and entertainment industry.
When was Save the Chimps Inc founded?
Save the Chimps Inc was founded in 1997.
Who leads Save the Chimps Inc?
Mark O'Donnell serves as Treasurer.
Where is Save the Chimps Inc located?
Headquartered in Ft Pierce, FL, United States.
What is Save the Chimps Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Save the Chimps Inc trustworthy?
Save the Chimps Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Save the Chimps Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 650789748. Registration: 65-0789748 (United States).
What is Save the Chimps Inc's website?
http://www.savethechimps.org