Save the Golden Lion Tamarin
Support conservation of the Golden Lion Tamarin, an endangered monkey native to the Atlantic Forest of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including: field monitoring, habitat restoration …
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Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a animal welfare organization based in SILVER SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $176K. EIN: 202874701.
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Mission
Support conservation of the Golden Lion Tamarin, an endangered monkey native to the Atlantic Forest of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including: field monitoring, habitat restoration and protection, environmental education, strategic planning and institutional capacity building for Associacao Mico Leao Dourado, a Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to conservation of the species.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Save the Golden Lion Tamarin has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySave the Golden Lion Tamarin is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 202874701. 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 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $229K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Save the Golden Lion Tamarin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 202874701. 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 Golden Lion Tamarin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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 Golden Lion Tamarin is located in Silver Spring, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Save the Golden Lion Tamarin has $229K in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Save the Golden Lion Tamarin 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 $229K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Save the Golden Lion Tamarin. 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 Golden Lion Tamarin 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 99% 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.
Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a animal welfare organization based in SILVER SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $176K. EIN: 202874701. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $229K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Save the Golden Lion Tamarin are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 202874701, 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.
SAVE THE GOLDEN LION TAMARIN 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
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14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 38 officers on file
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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 · 2005
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Save the Golden Lion Tamarin
- What is Save the Golden Lion Tamarin?
- Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Silver Spring, United States. Save the Golden Lion Tamarin is a animal welfare organization based in SILVER SPRING, United States. Annual revenue: $176K. EIN: 202874701.
- When was Save the Golden Lion Tamarin founded?
- Save the Golden Lion Tamarin was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Save the Golden Lion Tamarin?
- Ines Castro serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Save the Golden Lion Tamarin located?
- Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, United States.
- What is Save the Golden Lion Tamarin's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Save the Golden Lion Tamarin trustworthy?
- Save the Golden Lion Tamarin has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Golden Lion Tamarin's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 202874701.
- What is Save the Golden Lion Tamarin's website?
- http://www.savetheliontamarin.org