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Cougar Fund Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 31-1796418

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 10, 2021

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

79th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

81st percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

50th percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$84,067

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 42.9% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

69th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 69% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

-7.2%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Up

$170,193

Up $33,112 (+24%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$139,650

Up $4,739 (+3.5%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$30,543

Up $28,373 (+1308%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue81st percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Down

$195,882

Down $15,311 (-7.2%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$186,294

Down $336,584 (-64%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$9,588

Up $321,273 (+103%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth69th 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

2020

Assets$170,193
Liabilities$30,543
Net Assets$139,650
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th 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

2020

Revenue$195,882
Expenses$186,294
Net Income$9,588
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 10, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$197,877
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
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$87,242$127,041▲ $39,799
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$30,174$25,204▼ $4,970
Inventories for Sale or Use$19,614$17,931▼ $1,683
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$51$17▼ $34
Total Assets$137,081$170,193▲ $33,112
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$0$25,420▲ $25,420
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,170$5,123▲ $2,953
Total Liabilities$2,170$30,543▲ $28,373
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$134,911$139,650▲ $4,739
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$134,911$139,650▲ $4,739
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$137,081$170,193▲ $33,112

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$17$10,052$10,069
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Penelope MaldonadoManaging DirectorFT$81,667$2,400$84,067

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Rick HopkinsPresident
Thomas D MangelsenVice President
Corey RutledgeDirector
Jane GoodallDirector
Marc BekoffDirector
Patricio Robles GillDirector
Cara Blessley LoweTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$181,835
Program Service Revenue
$12,744
Investment Income
$53
Other Revenue
$1,250
All Other Contributions
$51,835
Change in Net Assets
$9,588
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$142,512
Other Expenses$40,082
Total Fundraising Expense$6,220
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,700
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$69,635$11,460$2,863$83,958
Comp Disqual Persons$36,858$6,066$1,515$44,439
Payroll Taxes$8,049$1,325$331$9,705
Occupancy$7,962$1,310$327$9,599
Depreciation Depletion$6,315$1,039$260$7,614
Fees for Services Accounting$4,944$814$203$5,961
Insurance$3,971$654$163$4,788
Travel$3,685$607$152$4,444
Other Employee Benefits$3,658$602$150$4,410
Office Expenses$3,630$597$149$4,376
Grants to Domestic Orgs$3,700--$3,700
Fees for Services Other$1,244$205$51$1,500
Advertising$1,164$192$48$1,404
Conferences and Meetings$183$30$8$221
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$175-$175
Total Functional Expenses$154,998$25,076$6,220$186,294
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Sba Ppp Loan Payable$25,420
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
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 B, Line 11B

“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
Thomas D Mangelsen
Title
Vice President
Phone
3077330797
Signed
2021-05-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thomas D Mangelsen
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Wy
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
12

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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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE 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.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$170,193
Liabilities
$30,543
Net assets
$139,650
Revenue
$195,882
Expenses
$186,294
Net income
$9,588
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
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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