The Creature Conservancy
The Creature Conservancy
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About this organization
Mission
To work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. By bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. We also seek to help specific animals in need through our rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and adoption activities. Our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.
About
Animal care & exhibits - as of 12/31/2018 the Creature Conservancy had over 20 permanent animal exhibits. Exhibits completed in 2018 included a albino alligator exhibit, reindeer exhibit, coyote exhibit, & tortoise exhibit. A new visitor entrance and gift shop was completed. The Creature Conservancy has over 75 species of animals for display in their public exhibits and use in their educational programs. Exhibits are continually being added and updated with some visitor favorites being the cougar, sloths, kangaroos and alligators.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. by bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. we also seek to help specific animals in need through our rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and adoption activities. our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “To work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. by bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. we also seek to help specific animals in need through our rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and adoption activities. our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MI, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 4950 ANN ARBOR SALINE RD, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48103.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 19 employees as of 2020.
- The non-profit has outstanding loans as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $14,291.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial review and approval process.
- The organization has 6 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $158,388 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $93 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
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