Nonprofit · EIN 73-1498991
SAFARIS INC
Also known as SAFARIS EXOTIC WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $78,382 | $79,533 | -$1,151 | $10,967 | $0 | $10,967 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $91,361 | $91,381 | -$20 | $6,771 | $0 | $6,771 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $74,826
- Program service revenue
- $3,445
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $111
- Other revenue
- $111
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $520
- Occupancy
- $32,162
- Travel
- $10,450
- Depreciation
- $142
- Program services (functional)
- $70,927
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,518
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,088
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,771
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,967
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,967
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $520
- Gross receipts
- $78,382
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1996
- State of legal domicile
- OK
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAELYN REHN | TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| LORI ENSIGN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
| STACY SCROGGINS | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAELYN REHN | TRUSTEE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STACY SCROGGINS | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LORI ENSIGN | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 26881 E 58TH ST S, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014-4472
- In care of
- % LORI ENSIGN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LORI ENSIGN, 26881 E 58TH STREET, BROKEN ARROW, OK 74014
- Signed the 990
- LORI ENSIGN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (918) 357-5683
- Website
- SAFARIZOO.COM
- Return prepared by
- Veritas Tax Services LLC
Mission
PROVIDING CARE FOR NEGLECTED, ABANDONED, AND ABUSED ANIMALS; PROVIDING A HUMANE ALTERNATIVE TO EUTHENASIA FOR EXOTIC WILD ANIMALS; AND EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE DANGERS OF HAVING EXOTIC WILD ANIMALS AS PETS.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDES CARE AND HABITAT FOR OVER 250 WILD AND EXOTIC ANIMALS (INCLUDING BIG CATS, BEARS, WOLVES, PRIMATES, REPTILES, AND HOOF STOCK). WE RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE BY GIVING EDUCATIONAL TOURS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. FINALLY, WE PROVIDE INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE REALITIES AND HAZARDS OF TRYING TO KEEP AND MAINTAIN WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMALS AS PERSONAL PETS.Expenses $70,927
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-1498991
- 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 (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,967
- Income (IRS master file)
- $78,382
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- February 22, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $78,382 | $79,533 | $10,967 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $91,361 | $91,381 | $6,771 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $82,602 | $77,708 | $6,791 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 73-1498991).
Questions about SAFARIS INC
- What is the EIN of SAFARIS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFARIS INC is 73-1498991.
- Is SAFARIS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to SAFARIS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFARIS 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 SAFARIS 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 SAFARIS 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 SAFARIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LORI ENSIGN.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFARIS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SAFARIS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $78,382, expenses of $79,533 and total assets of $10,967 at year end.
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