Save the Chimps
Save the Chimps reported $14.5 million in revenue and $11.1 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $77.23 went to program services, $7.73 to management and general costs and $15.04 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 92.4% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $382,294 (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). 7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 103% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, FY2025 (6 mo.).
Where $100 of spending went
The 6-month short period ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $11MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The 6-month short period ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 77.2% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 7.7% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 15.0% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.13 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 92.4% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $382,294 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.43% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 7 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 19.5 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 8 of 8 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 (6 mo.) · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseOur mission at save the chimps is to provide permanent refuge and compassionate, comprehensive care to over 220 rescued chimpanzees. Prior to coming to the sanctuary, our residents were subjected to abusive conditions, including being forced to endure invasive medical procedures and living in isolation for extended periods of time. Our dedicated care teams provide 24-hour monitoring, balanced and fresh nourishment, a robust schedule of enrichment activities, and comprehensive health and behavioral care customized to the needs of these special individuals.this care is complemented by strategic…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 (6 mo.) · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $359,687 | $0 | $22,607 | $382,294 |
| DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY CARE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $158,721 | $0 | $14,400 | $173,121 |
| DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $147,893 | $0 | $13,958 | $161,851 |
| SENIOR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $159,344 | $0 | $0 | $159,344 |
| DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $143,031 | $0 | $14,836 | $157,867 |
| HUMAN RESOURCES AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $111,997 | $0 | $13,957 | $125,954 |
| CHIEF DEV. OFFICER UNTIL 02/24 Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $36,908 | $0 | $1,397 | $38,305 |
7 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Save the Chimps (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $421K (Part IX, line 5).
7 filings since 2019
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 (6 mo.) · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b8 · 8 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 5114
- Volunteers Part I, line 6160
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 (6 mo.) · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| COMMUNITY COUNSELLING SERVICE CO LLC Capital campaign consultant | $227,764 |
| HOWES AND COMPANY Owners rep for capital campaign projects | $209,016 |
| COMPLETE ELECTRIC INC Electricians for chimp house renovations | $117,517 |
| EXTRA MILE SANDBLASTING Sandblasting for chimp house renovations | $114,000 |
| TORCSILL FOUNDATION LLC Construction - walls | $107,808 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 5 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
62 private foundations reported grants to Save the Chimps totaling $2.5M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Save the Chimps spent in 2024, $77.23 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Save the Chimps's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Save the Chimps reported that 77.2% of its $11.1 million in expenses went to program services, 7.7% to management and general and 15.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Save the Chimps pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Save the Chimps reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $382,294, for the role of CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Save the Chimps get its money?
Of $14.5 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 92.4% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Save the Chimps a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 65-0789748 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025 (6 mo.): Form 990 for the 6-month short period ending June 30, 2025, object 202523149349305462 · read the filing · XML
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543039349302114 · read the filing
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202413109349303521 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333059349300728 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202213119349301656 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020 (amended), object 202211679349301131 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202043149349301634 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 65-0789748: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.