Lions Tigers & Bears
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Lions Tigers & Bears is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alpine, California, registered in 2003, with $5,435,303 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
24402 Martin Way, Alpine, CA, 91901 EIN 33-0938499 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.4M
▼ 14.8% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.5M
Net assets
$11.4M
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Lions Tigers & Bears— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Lions Tigers & Bears: 31 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Lions Tigers & Bears— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Lions Tigers & Bears: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- 24402 Martin Way, Alpine, CA, 91901
- City
- Alpine
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Wildlife Preservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $5.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $610KNet assets $11.4M
Operating margin
17.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$12.1M
Total liabilities
$610K
Net assets
$11.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,435,303▼14.8% | $4,489,074▲5.5% | $11,440,193▲9.0% | $12,050,622▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,381,480▲12.0% | $4,255,559▲19.4% | $10,493,964▲25.4% | $11,320,648▲23.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,695,514▲39.4% | $3,565,029▲15.3% | $8,368,043▲34.2% | $9,204,205▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,085,452▼9.3% | $3,092,786▲18.0% | $6,237,558▲19.2% | $6,995,199▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,503,634▲87.7% | $2,621,278▲9.7% | $5,232,558▲56.6% | $5,980,890▲66.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,398,958▼11.5% | $2,388,977▲16.4% | $3,340,537▲0.7% | $3,587,295▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,711,131▲46.6% | $2,052,611▲19.6% | $3,318,254▲53.0% | $3,463,940▲44.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,849,701▲17.1% | $1,715,711▲31.1% | $2,168,571▲6.7% | $2,390,213▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,579,484▲18.6% | $1,309,152▲18.5% | $2,033,338▲15.3% | $2,138,874▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,332,188▲6.4% | $1,105,102▲23.3% | $1,763,006▲14.8% | $1,941,999▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,252,639 | $896,200▲47.0% | $1,535,920▲30.2% | $1,632,860▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $609,686▲41.1% | $1,179,481▲38.1% | $1,265,204▲40.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $431,971▲5.4% | $854,337▲17.4% | $900,733▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $409,844 | $727,405 | $767,951 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $1.5M total
49 grants to Lions Tigers & Bears totaling $1.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Similar organizations in Animals
Animals
Animal Defenders International Us
Los Angeles, CA
$5.4M
C+annual revenue
- Animals
All Seated In A Barn
Bakersfield, CA
$5.2M
Cannual revenue
Animals
Berkeley East Bay Humane Society Inc
Berkeley, CA
$5.2M
Bannual revenue
Animals
Humane Farming Association
San Rafael, CA
$5.7M
Bannual revenue
Animals
Humane Society of Sonoma County
Santa Rosa, CA
$5.1M
Bannual revenue
Animals
Humanity For Horses
Mount Shasta, CA
$5.9M
Dannual revenue
Animals
Affordable Pet Care Group of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$5.0M
C+annual revenue
- Animals
Sharks Pacific
San Diego, CA
$4.9M
C+annual revenue
Animals
Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation
Monte Sereno, CA
$4.9M
Bannual revenue
Animals
Woods Humane Society Inc
Sn Luis Obisp, CA
$4.9M
Bannual revenue
Compare Lions Tigers & Bears
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lions Tigers & Bears a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Lions Tigers & Bears is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0938499, based in Alpine, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Lions Tigers & Bears's EIN?
- Lions Tigers & Bears's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0938499.
- How much revenue does Lions Tigers & Bears report?
- Lions Tigers & Bears reported $5,435,303 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Lions Tigers & Bears have?
- CharityIndex grades Lions Tigers & Bears B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Alpine
Explore more
Data for Lions Tigers & Bears (EIN 33-0938499) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.