Project Chimps
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Project Chimps meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To provide exemplary care to chimpanzees in need while educating and inspiring humanity."
Year, State Incorporated:
2014, GA
Project Chimps is a 236-acre chimpanzee sanctuary nestled among the Blue Ridge mountains of Georgia. In order to provide proper lifetime sanctuary for these endangered animals including nutritious meals, optimum veterinary care, and an enriching environment with loving care, the organization must raise funds for these initiatives. Project Chimps has an educational outreach program for students of all ages to learn about chimpanzees and their plight, as well as a volunteer program to get members of the community involved.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Project Chimps's program expenses were:
| Programs | $2,284,413 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,284,413 |
Chief Executive
Ali Crumpacker, CEO
Compensation*
$130,572
Chair of the Board
Bruce Wagman, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
43
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Project Chimps's IRS Form 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and Grants | $4,981,066 |
| Investment Income | $171,383 |
| Other Revenue | $113,080 |
| Program Service Revenue | $88,458 |
| Total Income | $5,353,987 |
Programs: 65% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 23%
| Total Income | $5,353,987 |
| Total expenses: | $3,489,683 |
| Program expenses | $2,284,413 |
| Fundraising expenses | $399,489 |
| Administrative expenses | $805,781 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,864,304 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $6,787,296 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $72,791 |
| Ending Net Assets | $8,724,391 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,600,420 |
| Total Assets | $13,324,811 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Serving Southeast Tennessee & Northwest Georgia