Save the Chimps Inc
To provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need
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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.
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Mission
To provide sanctuary and exemplary care to chimpanzees in need
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
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySave 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
SAVE THE CHIMPS INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Ozzy Osbourne sells five of his paintings for huge sum to save endangered chimps - thesun.co.uk
Ozzy Osbourne announces 'Last Rites' memoir, Save the Chimps collaboration - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
How art can save chimps - We Are Born Free
Save the Chimps sanctuary chimpanzees enjoy a day of leisure on their private islands - Treasure Coast News
FedEx, Save the Chimps bring 'Sunrise Seven' to their forever home - The Commercial Appeal
Members Day at Save the Chimps gives supporters up close look at great apes - Treasure Coast News
Tiffany was euthanized, but Tuffy remains at Save the Chimps - Treasure Coast News
National parks in Senegal may save chimps - futurity.org
An ape-tite to save chimps at Celeb Chef Tasting - Vero News
Residents at Save the Chimps live days their own way, with friendly caretakers' help - Treasure Coast News
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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 89 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo 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