Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Occidental, California, registered in 2001, with $95,876 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 430, Occidental, CA, 95465 EIN 68-0481714 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▼ 11.0% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$135K
Net assets
$132K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—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 Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -40% 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 Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund: 12 mo reserves · -40% margin earns a D 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 Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund— 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 Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 430, Occidental, CA, 95465
- City
- Occidental
- State
- California
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $179K (FY2018) to $96K (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68Net assets $132K
Operating margin
-40.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$132K
Total liabilities
$68
Net assets
$132K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,876▼11.0% | $134,628▼9.2% | $131,831▼22.7% | $131,899▼22.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $107,702▼26.4% | $148,204▲9.8% | $170,583▼19.2% | $170,655▼19.3% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $146,420▲6.2% | $135,030▲5.3% | $211,085▲5.7% | $211,376▲2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $137,883▼13.6% | $128,188▼4.1% | $199,695▲5.1% | $206,695▲8.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $159,632▼16.7% | $133,715▼22.8% | $190,000▲15.8% | $190,154▲15.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $191,592▲7.1% | $173,155▼6.1% | $164,083▲12.7% | $164,173▲12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $178,861 | $184,421 | $145,646 | $145,761 | 990EZ |
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 · $148K total
13 grants to Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund totaling $148K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2023 | $13,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $13,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $10,075 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,075 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2020 | $7,075 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2018 | $10,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2017 | $12,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Supporting families | 2016 | $12,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General nonprofit support | 2014 | $22,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 68-0481714, based in Occidental, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund's EIN?
- Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 68-0481714.
- How much revenue does Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund report?
- Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund reported $95,876 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Wild Cat Education & Conservation Fund (EIN 68-0481714) 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.