Civic Intelligence

The Creature Conservancy

EIN 26-3581780 • 501(c)3 • Ann Arbor, MI

Profile

To work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. By bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. We also seek to help specific animals in need through our rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and adoption activities. Our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.

4950 Ann Arbor Saline RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103

thecreatureconservancy.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

86th percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

55th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$10,650

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

68th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

72nd percentile

25%

Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets86th percentile

Assets

Up

$752,925

Up $158,950 (+27%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$366,631

Up $94,134 (+35%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$386,294

Up $64,816 (+20%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin55th percentile

Revenue

Up

$906,769

Up $329,919 (+57%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$844,589

Up $165,857 (+24%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$62,180

Up $164,062 (+161%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2013: $128,759Liabilities 2013: $195,562Net Assets 2013: -$66,8032013Assets 2015: $225,306Liabilities 2015: $273,067Net Assets 2015: -$47,7612015Assets 2017: $356,562Liabilities 2017: $287,119Net Assets 2017: $69,4432017Assets 2020: $559,637Liabilities 2020: $406,665Net Assets 2020: $152,9722020Assets 2021: $673,528Liabilities 2021: $250,168Net Assets 2021: $423,3602021Assets 2022: $593,975Liabilities 2022: $272,497Net Assets 2022: $321,4782022Assets 2024: $752,925Liabilities 2024: $366,631Net Assets 2024: $386,2942024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$752,925
Liabilities$366,631
Net Assets$386,294
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth72nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $96,449Expenses 2013: $126,131Net Income 2013: -$29,6822013Revenue 2015: $267,319Expenses 2015: $248,742Net Income 2015: $18,5772015Revenue 2017: $382,774Expenses 2017: $300,454Net Income 2017: $82,3202017Revenue 2020: $399,792Expenses 2020: $308,758Net Income 2020: $91,0342020Revenue 2021: $675,103Expenses 2021: $404,715Net Income 2021: $270,3882021Revenue 2022: $576,850Expenses 2022: $678,732Net Income 2022: -$101,8822022Revenue 2024: $906,769Expenses 2024: $844,589Net Income 2024: $62,1802024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$906,769
Expenses$844,589
Net Income$62,180
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$752,925
Liabilities
$366,631
Net assets
$386,294
Revenue
$906,769
Expenses
$844,589
Net income
$62,180
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.53$3.67$3.86$9.07$8.45$0.62
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.94$2.72$3.21$5.77$6.79$1.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.74$2.50$4.23$6.75$4.05$2.70
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.60$4.07$1.53$4.00$3.09$0.91
2017Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.57$2.87$0.69$3.83$3.00$0.82
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$2.73$0.48$2.67$2.49$0.19
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.29$1.96$0.67$0.96$1.26$0.30
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$906,769
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. By bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. We also seek to help specific animals in need through our rescue, rehabilitation, fostering and adoption activities. Our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.

Conservation through education: to work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. By bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. We also help specific animals in need through rescue activities. Our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$428,296$379,746▼ $48,550
Loans From Officers Directors$214,902$236,942▲ $22,040
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$94,129$216,873▲ $122,744
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$29,534$74,947▲ $45,413
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$55,300$56,644▲ $1,344
Accounts Receivable$1,150$15,625▲ $14,475
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,000$3,500▼ $2,500
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$4,805$2,961▼ $1,844
Total Assets$623,174$752,925▲ $129,751
Other Assets Total$3,960$2,629▼ $1,331
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$81,786$119,239▲ $37,453
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$6,778-
Deferred Revenue$2,372$3,672▲ $1,300
Total Liabilities$299,060$366,631▲ $67,571
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$324,114$386,294▲ $62,180
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$324,114$386,294▲ $62,180
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$623,174$752,925▲ $129,751

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$331,076$302,460$633,536
Equipment$48,670$105,838$154,508
Other Land Buildings-$28,420$28,420
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Ella MarshSecretaryPT$10,650$10,650
Kate WilsonSecretaryPT$5,510$5,510

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steven T MarshPresident
Ishan PatelDirector
Mary OrczykowskiDirector
Victoria MarshDirector
Jorja FeldmanTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$176,178
Program Service Revenue
$729,873
Investment Income
$718
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$176,178
Change in Net Assets
$62,180
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$441,419
Other Expenses$403,170
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$405,740$1,997-$407,737
All Other Expenses$65,815$176-$65,991
Depreciation Depletion$56,298--$56,298
Other Expenses$42,743--$42,743
Payroll Taxes$33,517$165-$33,682
Office Expenses$24,684$5,484-$30,168
Insurance$8,164$2,200-$10,364
Fees for Services Legal$10,120--$10,120
Travel$9,609--$9,609
Information Technology$4,893$1,148-$6,041
Fees for Services Accounting$2,335$1,011-$3,346
Occupancy$1,744--$1,744
Conferences and Meetings$1,543--$1,543
Fees for Services Other$901$2-$903
Interest$300--$300
Total Functional Expenses$832,406$12,183$0$844,589
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$214,902$236,942▲ $22,040
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2

“Victoria marsh steven marsh director president spouse ella marsh steven marsh director president daughter mary orczykowski ishan patel director director spouse”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The draft form 990 is provided to the president and treasurer for review, comment, and approval prior to its filing with the irs in accordance with the filing deadlines. A copy of form 990 was not provided to the entire board of directors before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The creature conservancy maintains a conflict of interest policy which requires annual disclosure. Adherence to the policy and its enforcement is consistently monitored throughout the year on an as needed basis.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All the creature conservancy governing documents, form 1023, conflicts of interest and other policies open for public inspection, are available upon request. In addition form 990/990ezs are available through www.guidestar.org, a platform which gathers and publicizes information about nonprofit organizations.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Creature Conservancy
EIN
26-3581780
Phone
7349299324
Address
4950 ANN ARBOR SALINE RD, ANN ARBOR, MI 48103

Signing Officer

Name
Steven T Marsh
Title
President
Phone
7349299324
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven T Marsh
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
26
Volunteers
70

Preparer

Firm
Audrey J Shell CPA Pc
Address
3400 TRAVIS POINTE RD STE E, ANN ARBOR, MI 48108
Preparer
Audrey J Shell
Phone
7349265564
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Conservation through education: to work within our community to create personal connections between people, animals and their shared environment. By bringing humans and animals together in educational settings, we hope to cultivate a greater appreciation for the animals with which we share this planet. We also help specific animals in need through rescue activities. Our work is guided by the belief that we are a better species when we connect with other species on a personal level.”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0EDUCATION & COMMUNITY RELATIONS - IN 2024 WE CONTINUED OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH OVER SOCIAL MEDIA. WE CONDUCTED HUNDREDS OF ANIMAL PROGRAMS AND/OR TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS,CORPORATE GROUPS, AND PRIVATE GROUPS. OVER 600 MEMBERSHIPS WERE SOLD. OVER 450 CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR SUMMER CAMPS. OVER 1,800 PEOPLE ATTENDED SPECIAL ANIMAL EVENTS SUCH AS HALLOWEEN SPOOKY SPECIES, VALENTINE'S CREATURE COURTSHIP, ANIMAL TRIVIA, AND ART AND ANIMAL EVENTS. OUR OUTDOOR ANIMAL EXHIBITS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAILY. OVER 21,000 VISITORS CAME TO OUR PUBLIC OPEN HOURS ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS ENJOYING OUR INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EXHIBITS WITH SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS ON THE FEATURED ANIMAL AMBASSADORS FOR THE MONTH.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION: TO WORK WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THEIR SHARED ENVIRONMENT. BY BRINGING HUMANS AND ANIMALS TOGETHER IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS, WE HOPE TO CULTIVATE A GREATER APPRECIATION FOR THE ANIMALS WITH WHICH WE SHARE THIS PLANET. WE ALSO HELP SPECIFIC ANIMALS IN NEED THROUGH RESCUE ACTIVITIES. OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT WE ARE A BETTER SPECIES WHEN WE CONNECT WITH OTHER SPECIES ON A PERSONAL LEVEL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1VICTORIA MARSH STEVEN MARSH DIRECTOR PRESIDENT SPOUSE ELLA MARSH STEVEN MARSH DIRECTOR PRESIDENT DAUGHTER MARY ORCZYKOWSKI ISHAN PATEL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR SPOUSE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER FOR REVIEW, COMMENT, AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FILING DEADLINES. A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS NOT PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE CREATURE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH REQUIRES ANNUAL DISCLOSURE. ADHERENCE TO THE POLICY AND ITS ENFORCEMENT IS CONSISTENTLY MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4ALL THE CREATURE CONSERVANCY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND OTHER POLICIES OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION FORM 990/990EZS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, A PLATFORM WHICH GATHERS AND PUBLICIZES INFORMATION ABOUT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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