irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $42KEducation 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.
- #2 $19KResearch - 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.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Big Cat Photo Contest
Annual contest designed to engage the public and generate awareness about big cat conservation and the issues surrounding captive tigers.
Education and Awareness
Partners with universities such as Middlebury College and Clemson University to create educational content, including Story Maps and website materials, to raise public awareness about the plight of captive tigers in the U.S.
Tiger Reference Genome Research
Collaborates with Stanford University to provide DNA samples for mapping the first tiger reference genome, enabling identification of individual tigers and their relatives, supporting anti-poaching efforts and genetic health studies.
activities · 1 group
What they do
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 3 activities
- Collaborating with universities on student-generated awareness campaigns about captive tigersPartners with universities, including Middlebury College and Clemson University, to fund and support student-led projects such as "Story Maps" and photo contests aimed at raising public awareness about captive tigers in the U.S.
- Funding documentary projects and scholarships related to tiger conservationFinances documentary film productions and scholarship programs as part of its broader support for tiger conservation education and research initiatives.
- Funding research collaborations to develop the tiger Reference GenomeProvided DNA samples and research support in collaboration with Stanford University to complete the first tiger Reference Genome, a scientific resource that enables tiger identification and supports anti-poaching efforts and inbreeding research by agencies such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$241K
Contributions & grants$205K85%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$34K
expenses
Total expenses$243K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$232K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$56K
Cash$28K
Investments$28K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$56K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +39.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Alan Biegelman — Business Relationships
- Alison Driscoll — Director / Secretary
- David Nadler — Director
- Ellie Armstrong — Scientific Advisor
- John R Caughey Jr — Director / Treasurer
- Michael Pette — Director
- Tim Mather — Board Member
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Clemson University Partner — Funded grants to support student-generated content and awareness campaigns about captive tigers.
- Middlebury College Partner — Collaborated with students to create "Story Maps" to raise awareness about captive tigers in the U.S.
- Stanford University Partner — Collaborated on research to map the first tiger Reference Genome using DNA samples.
- US Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Research on tiger DNA identification supports the agency's efforts to combat poaching and illegal trade in tigers and tiger parts.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Lifetime Sanctuary Care Model 294 orgsmethodology: lifetime_sanctuary_careBy providing lifetime care for rescued tigers in a protected sanctuary environment, we ensure their long-term welfare and prevent re-exploitation, because permanent protection reduces vulnerability to abuse and supports species-specific behavioral and health needs.shared approach: Rescue and Rehabilitation →
- Education-Driven Public Awareness Strategy 181 orgsmethodology: education_and_public_awarenessBy engaging the public through participatory education tools like student-created Story Maps and photo contests, we foster deeper understanding of captive tiger issues, because active involvement increases empathy and knowledge retention more than passive outreach.shared approach: Experiential Engagement for Stewardship →
- Genomic Research for Conservation Impactmethodology: genomic_research_for_conservationBy enabling genomic identification through the development of a reference genome, we strengthen anti-poaching efforts and conservation science, because precise genetic data allows for tracking illegal trade and informing evidence-based protection strategies.