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Cougar Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 31-1796418

Jul 01, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015 • Filed on May 16, 2016

Organization ProfileWWW.COUGARFUND.ORG
PO Box 122Jackson, WY 83001

(307) 733-0797

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

17th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

84th percentile

28%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$62,423

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 24.4% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

1.4%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-18%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets17th percentile

Assets

Up

$3,238,693

Up $43,966 (+1.4%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$3,233,115

Up $43,252 (+1.4%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$5,578

Up $714 (+15%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Down

$255,407

Down $57,178 (-18%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$183,504

Up $6,496 (+3.7%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$71,903

Down $63,674 (-47%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2011: $54,546Liabilities 2011: $1,528Net Assets 2011: $53,0182011Assets 2012: $52,893Liabilities 2012: $2,682Net Assets 2012: $50,2112012Assets 2014: $3,194,727Liabilities 2014: $4,864Net Assets 2014: $3,189,8632014Assets 2015: $3,238,693Liabilities 2015: $5,578Net Assets 2015: $3,233,1152015Assets 2016: $3,352,793Liabilities 2016: $3,005Net Assets 2016: $3,349,7882016Assets 2017: $3,076,561Liabilities 2017: $4,261Net Assets 2017: $3,072,3002017Assets 2018: $453,688Liabilities 2018: $1,779Net Assets 2018: $451,9092018Assets 2019: $137,081Liabilities 2019: $2,170Net Assets 2019: $134,9112019Assets 2020: $170,193Liabilities 2020: $30,543Net Assets 2020: $139,6502020Assets 2021: $128,329Liabilities 2021: $4,556Net Assets 2021: $123,7732021Assets 2022: $169,590Liabilities 2022: $1,049Net Assets 2022: $168,5412022

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$3,238,693
Liabilities$5,578
Net Assets$3,233,115
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0M-$4.0MRevenue 2011: $71,975Expenses 2011: $104,901Net Income 2011: -$32,9262011Revenue 2012: $109,417Expenses 2012: $112,224Net Income 2012: -$2,8072012Revenue 2014: $312,585Expenses 2014: $177,008Net Income 2014: $135,5772014Revenue 2015: $255,407Expenses 2015: $183,504Net Income 2015: $71,9032015Revenue 2016: $180,847Expenses 2016: $201,042Net Income 2016: -$20,1952016Revenue 2017: $116,619Expenses 2017: $221,109Net Income 2017: -$104,4902017Revenue 2018: $1,148,802Expenses 2018: $3,649,260Net Income 2018: -$2,500,4582018Revenue 2019: $211,193Expenses 2019: $522,878Net Income 2019: -$311,6852019Revenue 2020: $195,882Expenses 2020: $186,294Net Income 2020: $9,5882020Revenue 2021: $175,283Expenses 2021: $204,793Net Income 2021: -$29,5102021Revenue 2022: $226,688Expenses 2022: $181,281Net Income 2022: $45,4072022

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$255,407
Expenses$183,504
Net Income$71,903
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2014 to Jun 30, 2015
Signed
May 16, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,871,881
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The cougar fund protects cougars, bears, wolves, and other native carnivores throughout the americas by educating children and adults about their essential ecological role, by supporting and promoting sound science, and by monitoring state and regional policies to help ensure a lasting place for these species alongside human communities.

The cougar fund protects the cougar (also known as a mountain lion, puma, and panther) throughout the americas by educating children and adults on the value of cougars, by funding and promoting the use of sound science, and by monitoring state policies to assure a lasting place for this graceful creature.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$2,919,263$3,082,639▲ $163,376
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$203,568$137,841▼ $65,727
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$50,111$0▼ $50,111
Inventories for Sale or Use$20,625$17,686▼ $2,939
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,160$527▼ $633
Total Assets$3,194,727$3,238,693▲ $43,966
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$4,864$5,578▲ $714
Total Liabilities$4,864$5,578▲ $714
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$3,189,863$3,233,115▲ $43,252
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$3,189,863$3,233,115▲ $43,252
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,194,727$3,238,693▲ $43,966

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$527$1,372$1,899
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Penelope MaldonadoManaging DirectorFT$62,423$62,423

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick HopkinsPresident
Thomas D MangelsenVice President
Corey RutledgeDirector
H Webb Blessley LoweDirector
Jane GoodallDirector
Marc BekoffDirector
Patricio Robles GillDirector
ROBERT KOONS DECEASED DEC '14Director
John SwallowSecretary
Cara Blessley LoweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,463
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$163,040
Other Revenue
$1,904
All Other Contributions
$88,927
Change in Net Assets
$71,903
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$110,498
Other Expenses$72,006
Total Fundraising Expense$5,770
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$53,209$5,317$1,474$60,000
Other Salaries and Wages$29,770$2,975$825$33,570
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$21,201-$21,201
Advertising$11,494$8$3,178$14,680
Fees for Services Other$8,277$2,045-$10,322
Payroll Taxes$9,265$690$193$10,148
Occupancy$1,468$7,003-$8,471
Other Employee Benefits$6,380$400-$6,780
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,241-$5,241
Insurance$48$4,696-$4,744
Office Expenses$2,511$985$37$3,533
Travel$1,505$651-$2,156
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,000--$1,000
Conferences and Meetings$63$778$63$904
Depreciation Depletion$633--$633
Fees for Services Legal-$121-$121
Total Functional Expenses$125,623$52,111$5,770$183,504
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“H. Webb blessley lowe and cara blessley lowe have a family relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“Upon completion of the preparation of the form 990, the treasurer reviews the return for any discrepancies and provides a copy to the board of directors. With the approval of the board, the form 990 is then filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The cougar fund's conflict of interest policy, whistleblower policy, and document retention & destruction policies were ratified during the current year. Every volunteer and employee must now complete a conflict of interest form each year at the annual board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization considered the ngo salary survey conducted by the independent organization community foundation of jackson hole to help determine compensation for the executive director. The decision was reviewed and approved by independent board members, and is substaniated as such in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Cougar Fund Inc
EIN
31-1796418
Phone
3077330797
Address
PO BOX 122, JACKSON, WY 83001

Signing Officer

Name
Rick Hopkins
Title
President
Phone
3077330797
Signed
2016-05-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Rick Hopkins
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Wy
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
32

Preparer

Firm
Frankel Zacharia LLC
Address
11404 WEST DODGE RD SUITE 700, OMAHA, NE 68154-2576
Preparer
Amy Sughroue
Phone
4024969100
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RESEARCH IS AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE FOR COUGAR MANAGEMENT. THE COUGAR FUND HAS SPENT STAFF TIME EXAMINING PROPOSALS FOR RESEARCH FUNDING, AND IS DEVELOPING A PROTOCOL TO BE ABLE TO OFFER ASSISTANCE IN THE FUTURE. OUR EMPHASIS WILL BE ON THE LATEST METHODS OF TECHNOLOGY, ESPECIALLY THOSE INCLUDING NON-INVASIVE MONITORING AND DATA COLLECTION.
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IRS990ScheduleC/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE COUGAR FUND PROVIDES MATERIALS ON ITS WEBSITE FOR SUPPORTERS WHO WANT TO GET INVOLVED IN PERSONAL ADVOCACY AND BECOME AN EFFECTIVE ADVOCATE FOR COUGARS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SENDS LETTERS WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO STATE WILDLIFE MANAGERS IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON STATE LAWS REGARDING HUNTING OF COUGARS. MAILINGS WERE SENT ELECTRONICALLY AND NOT IN PAPER FORM. THUS, THE ONLY EXPENSE FOR THESE ACTIVITIES WAS AN ALLOCATION OF STAFF TIME FOR A TOTAL OF $505.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0H. WEBB BLESSLEY LOWE AND CARA BLESSLEY LOWE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1UPON COMPLETION OF THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990, THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE RETURN FOR ANY DISCREPANCIES AND PROVIDES A COPY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, THE FORM 990 IS THEN FILED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE COUGAR FUND'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, AND DOCUMENT RETENTION & DESTRUCTION POLICIES WERE RATIFIED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. EVERY VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYEE MUST NOW COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION CONSIDERED THE NGO SALARY SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JACKSON HOLE TO HELP DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE DECISION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS, AND IS SUBSTANIATED AS SUCH IN THE BOARD MINUTES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,238,693
Liabilities
$5,578
Net assets
$3,233,115
Revenue
$255,407
Expenses
$183,504
Net income
$71,903
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.17$0.00$0.17$0.23$0.18$0.05
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.13$0.00$0.12$0.18$0.20$0.03
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.17$0.03$0.14$0.20$0.19$0.01
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.00$0.13$0.21$0.52$0.31
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.00$0.45$1.15$3.65$2.50
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.08$0.00$3.07$0.12$0.22$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.35$0.00$3.35$0.18$0.20$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.24$0.01$3.23$0.26$0.18$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.19$0.00$3.19$0.31$0.18$0.14
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.11$0.11$0.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.07$0.10$0.03