Nonprofit · EIN 93-0772232
SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WINSTON, OR 97496
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,913,140 | $7,290,274 | $622,866 | $12,225,497 | $865,528 | $11,359,969 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,878,238 | $7,013,111 | -$134,873 | $11,318,210 | $813,081 | $10,505,129 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,899,859 | $6,575,306 | -$675,447 | $10,994,896 | $942,616 | $10,052,280 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,560,322
- of which government grants
- $1,016,470
- Program service revenue
- $4,460,901
- Investment income
- $329,302
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $232,872
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$58,194
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,057,079
- Other revenue
- $1,562,615
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $9,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $230,584
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,984,867
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,968,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $60,000
- Legal fees
- $1,095
- Accounting fees
- $28,000
- Occupancy
- $250,601
- Travel
- $18,139
- Depreciation
- $428,593
- Program services (functional)
- $6,010,539
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,151,804
- Fundraising (functional)
- $127,931
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,318,210
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,225,497
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $865,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,359,969
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,979,810
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,035,608
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,891,426
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,468,543
- Gross receipts
- $9,510,982
- Employees
- 166
- Volunteers
- 73
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- OR
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL VAN SLYKE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $124,965 | $8,845 |
| KAYLA BASSON | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $84,134 | $7,950 |
| PAT MARKHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RON YOCKIM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VALYNN CURRIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FELDKAMP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY PALM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENDY DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN BARRETT DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY LUTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL VAN SLYKE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $120,611 | $8,233 |
| KAYLA BASSON | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $80,118 | $3,952 |
| PAT MARKHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RON YOCKIM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VALYNN CURRIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FELDKAMP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENDY DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN BARRETT DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY LUTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL VAN SLYKE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $114,945 | $5,157 |
| KAYLA BASSON | FINANCE DIRE Officer | 40 | $68,427 | $4,793 |
| PAT MARKHAM | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHARON WILSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VALYNN CURRIE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE FELDKAMP | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN YOUNG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT HENDY DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHERYL FORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SEAN BARRETT DVM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY LUTHER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDSAY ROBERTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON YOCKIM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1600, WINSTON, OR 97496-1600
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PAT MARKHAM, PO BOX 1600, WINSTON, OR 97496
- Signed the 990
- DANIEL VAN SLYKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (541) 679-6761
- Website
- WWW.WILDLIFESAFARI.NET
- Return prepared by
- WICKS EMMETT LLP
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INTERACTION WITH WILDLIFE TO INSPIRE LIFELONG COMMITMENTS TO CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND THE PRESERVATION OF NATIVE AND EXOTIC SPECIES.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS/ANIMAL COLLECTION DISPLAY. DONATED SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF 88,896 WERE PROVIDED FOR ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION, WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED AS EXPENSES ON THE FORM 990.Expenses $3,568,784 · grants $9,500 · revenue $2,668,740
- AUXILIARY SERVICESExpenses $1,125,468 · revenue $1,256,228
- EDUCATION PROGRAMSExpenses $239,969 · revenue $106,054
- INDIRECT PROGRAM SERVICESExpenses $1,076,318 · revenue $429,879
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0772232
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,225,497
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,510,982
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $7,913,140 | $7,290,274 | $12,225,497 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $6,878,238 | $7,013,111 | $11,318,210 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $5,899,859 | $6,575,306 | $10,994,896 | XML |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | 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 93-0772232).
Questions about SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION is 93-0772232.
- Is SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION 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 SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names PAT MARKHAM.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,965 (DANIEL VAN SLYKE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does SAFARI GAME SEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,913,140, expenses of $7,290,274 and total assets of $12,225,497 at year end.
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