Nonprofit · EIN 45-0565935
SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES
Tax-exempt · GREENVILLE, SC 29610
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $27,837 | $35,038 | -$7,201 | $7,573 | $30,922 | -$23,349 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $48,723 | $34,632 | $14,091 | $15,674 | $31,822 | -$16,148 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $26,786 | $28,305 | -$1,519 | $2,233 | $32,472 | -$30,239 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,913
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $8,924
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Occupancy
- $4,261
- Printing, publications and postage
- $710
- Other expenses
- $30,067
- Program services (functional)
- $26,452
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,674
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,573
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $30,922
- Net assets, end of year
- -$23,349
- Cash, savings and investments
- $7,573
- Gross receipts
- $27,837
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Nigel Platt | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kim L Chiswell | Director of Education | 80 | $0 |
| Glenda Lofink M Ed | Biology Teacher | 15 | $0 |
| Lora Johnstone | Fundraising Committee Leader | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Holland | Volunteer Coordinator | 30 | $0 |
| Jeff Hogan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Nigel Platt | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kim L Chiswell | Director of Education | 80 | $0 |
| Glenda Lofink M Ed | Biology Teacher | 15 | $0 |
| Lora Johnstone | Fundraising Committee Leader | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Holland | Volunteer Coordinator | 30 | $0 |
| Jeff Hogan | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Nigel Platt | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Kim L Chiswell | Director of Education | 80 | $0 |
| Glenda Lofink M Ed | Biology Teacher | 15 | $0 |
| Lora Johnstone | Fundraising Committee Leader | 10 | $0 |
| Mary Holland | Volunteer Coordinator | 35 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 14790, GREENVILLE, SC 29610-4790
- In care of
- % KIM CHISWELL
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kim Chiswell, Director of Education
- Phone
- (864) 246-4425
- Website
- www.rescueexotics.org
Mission
Sanctuary for exotic animals that provides education on animals and the environment.
Program accomplishments
- Safe Haven in a sanctuary for exotic animals that have been abused and neglected. Safe Haven had 296 animals in it's care in 2025.Expenses $24,255
- Some of the animals are used for environmental education programs that benefit schools, scout programs and other community programs. Safe Haven programs benefitted 4068 people in 2025. It is unknown how many were reached through online efforts.Expenses $2,197
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-0565935
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,573
- Income (IRS master file)
- $27,837
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $27,837 | $35,038 | $7,573 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $48,723 | $34,632 | $15,674 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $26,786 | $28,305 | $2,233 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-0565935).
Questions about SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES
- What is the EIN of SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES is 45-0565935.
- Is SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAFE HAVEN & EDUCATIONAL ADVENTURES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,837, expenses of $35,038 and total assets of $7,573 at year end.
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