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Nonprofit · EIN 45-4998901

TIGER SANCTUARIES INC

Also known as TIGERS IN AMERICA

Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10014

Financials

$241K$243K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$241,079$242,724-$1,645$55,599$0$55,599
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$205,051
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,064
Royalties
$33,964
Other revenue
$33,964

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$232,487
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,887
Program services (functional)
$232,487
Management and general (functional)
$10,237

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$57,958
Total assets, end of year
$55,599
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$55,599
Publicly traded securities
$27,602
Gross receipts
$241,079
Employees
0
Volunteers
25
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
NY

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tim MatherBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Alan BiegelmanBusiness Relationships
Trustee or director
1$0
Ellie ArmstrongScientific Advisor
Trustee or director
5$0
John R Caughey JrDirector / Treasurer
Trustee or director
10$0
Michael PetteDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Alison DriscollDirector / Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0
David NadlerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jeremy MatherBoard Member
Officer
1$0
William NimmoDirector / President
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
250 W 12TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10014-1912
In care of
% WILLIAM NIMMO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
William Nimmo, 250 W 12th Street, New York, NY 10014
Signed the 990
John Caughey, Treasurer
Phone
(212) 807-7531

Mission

We rescue captive tigers from abusive and vulnerable environments. From discovery to sanctuary, we ensure they receive safe transport and lifetime care in a true sanctuary.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Transportation, people and equipment necessary to move tigers and other big cats to Tigers in America named Sanctuaries Details can be found on https://tigersinamerica.org/rescues/. Highlight 16 rescues 27 animals, 9 countries.
    Expenses $171,699 · grants $171,699
  • Education and Awareness -work with Middlebury College students in their creation of "Story Maps" to drive awareness of captive tigers in the US. Sponsored our annual big cat photo contest.
    Expenses $41,792 · grants $41,792
  • Research - in cooperation with Stanford University providing DNA samples to complete the mapping the first tiger Reference Genome which to uniquely identify any tiger along with DNA for related tigers. This is of particular interest to the US Fish and Wildlife Service in their efforts to prohibit the poaching and trade in tigers and tiger parts, It will also provide science necessary to demonstrate the damage caused by inbreeding. Also provided smaller grants for documentary funding.
    Expenses $18,996 · grants $18,996

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-4998901
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
2012
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$55,599
Income (IRS master file)
$241,079

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$172,408$143,990$57,958IRS
990December 2022$229,230$227,404$54,921IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about TIGER SANCTUARIES INC

What is the EIN of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC is 45-4998901.
Is TIGER SANCTUARIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to TIGER SANCTUARIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TIGER SANCTUARIES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TIGER SANCTUARIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names William Nimmo.
Who are the officers and directors of TIGER SANCTUARIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TIGER SANCTUARIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $241,079, expenses of $242,724 and total assets of $55,599 at year end.

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