Civic Intelligence

The Creature Conservancy

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-3581780

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 15, 2018

Organization ProfileTHECREATURECONSERVANCY.ORG
4950 Ann Arbor Saline RdAnn Arbor, MI 48103

(734) 929-9324

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.81x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

0.75x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

77th percentile

22%

Higher net margin than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

76th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

75th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

34%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$356,562

Up $131,256 (+58%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$69,443

Up $117,204 (+245%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$287,119

Up $14,052 (+5.1%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin77th percentile

Revenue

Up

$382,774

Up $115,455 (+43%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$300,454

Up $51,712 (+21%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$82,320

Up $63,743 (+343%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth75th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$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

2017

Assets$356,562
Liabilities$287,119
Net Assets$69,443
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$382,774
Expenses$300,454
Net Income$82,320
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 15, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$382,774
Mission and Program Overview

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.

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$267,875$315,471▲ $47,596
Loans From Officers Directors$230,866$218,866▼ $12,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,028$26,254▲ $18,226
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,140$11,614▲ $9,474
Accounts Receivable$5,399$3,115▼ $2,284
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$125$108▼ $17
Total Assets$283,567$356,562▲ $72,995
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,789$64,826▲ $8,037
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$7,539$2,825▼ $4,714
Deferred Revenue$1,250$602▼ $648
Total Liabilities$296,444$287,119▼ $9,325
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-12,877$69,443▲ $82,320
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-12,877$69,443▲ $82,320
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$283,567$356,562▲ $72,995

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$176,829$54,847$231,676
Leasehold Improvements$115,646$39,647$155,293
Equipment$22,996$51,064$74,060
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay76th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Steven T MarshPresident
Debbie HandlerDirector
Dr Elise ForrestDirector
Niki BuchananDirector
Jorja FeldmanTreasurer
Victoria MarshV.p.
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$70,013
Program Service Revenue
$310,059
Investment Income
$7
Other Revenue
$2,695
All Other Contributions
$70,013
Change in Net Assets
$82,320
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$166,035
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$134,419
Total Fundraising Expense$1,862
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$123,401--$123,401
Depreciation Depletion$29,046--$29,046
All Other Expenses$27,584$-22$25$27,587
Payroll Taxes$11,018--$11,018
Travel$10,264--$10,264
Occupancy$9,872--$9,872
Other Expenses$8,018--$8,018
Office Expenses$4,450$875-$5,325
Advertising$860-$1,837$2,697
Information Technology$1,984$594-$2,578
Fees for Services Other$2,055--$2,055
Fees for Services Accounting$570$600-$1,170
Insurance$884$258-$1,142
Interest$185$336-$521
Conferences and Meetings-$419-$419
Total Functional Expenses$295,532$3,060$1,862$300,454
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$230,866$218,866▼ $12,000
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 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

“Steven t marsh victoria d marsh president director spouse”

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

“The draft form 990 is provided to the officers 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
2018-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steven T Marsh
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
18
Volunteers
175

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

“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.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE OFFICERS 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.
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$356,562
Liabilities
$287,119
Net assets
$69,443
Revenue
$382,774
Expenses
$300,454
Net income
$82,320
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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