Civic Intelligence

Critter Encounters

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 87-2215099

Sep 01, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 • Filed on Jan 29, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.CRITTERENCOUNTERS.NET
337 Woodmeadow LaneRamona, CA 92065

(619) 985-2415

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

62nd percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$6,000

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

76th percentile

24%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

99%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$7,812

Up $1,527 (+24%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$7,812

Up $14,843 (+211%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $13,316 (-100%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin62nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$140,830

Up $69,976 (+99%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$125,987

Up $48,407 (+62%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$14,843

Up $21,569 (+321%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2022: $6,285Liabilities 2022: $13,316Net Assets 2022: -$7,0312022Assets 2023: $7,812Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $7,8122023Assets 2025: $25,621Liabilities 2025: $13,211Net Assets 2025: $12,4102025

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$7,812
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$7,812
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2022: $70,854Expenses 2022: $77,580Net Income 2022: -$6,7262022Revenue 2023: $140,830Expenses 2023: $125,987Net Income 2023: $14,8432023Revenue 2025: $230,370Expenses 2025: $221,991Net Income 2025: $8,3792025

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$140,830
Expenses$125,987
Net Income$14,843
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023
Signed
Jan 29, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$140,830
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Critter encounters is a wildlife rescue and sanctuary, maintaining and caring for native and exotic species. Critter encounters uses these animals as animal ambassadors in educational programs throughout the community.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Critter Encounters is a wildlife sanctuary caring for native and exotic species and providing live animal educational programs to the communities within Southern California.In the last year, Critter Encounters Animal Ambassadors did hundreds of events, bringing joy and education to Retirement Facilities, Schools, Girl Scouts, as well as Community & Private events. These programs generated over $130,000 in program services revenue. In addition, Critter Encounters also raised over $8,000 in private individual and corporate donations.-$124,952
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
ANDREA BURGANCEOFT$6,000-$6,000
WENDY MC DOWELLSecretary-$0--
MATT BURGANCFOPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Critter Encounters
EIN
87-2215099
Phone
6199852415
Address
337 WOODMEADOW LANE, RAMONA, CA 92065

Signing Officer

Name
Andrea Burgan
Title
CEO
Signed
2024-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Tax Services
Address
10251 Mast Blvd Ste O, Santee, CA 92071
Preparer
Jm Hawkins
Phone
6194480602
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $1228”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $12”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $637”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $520”

Other Expenses.1008

“Interest $138”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $1036”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $6185”

Other Expenses.1

“FEED $24714”

Other Expenses.2

“SUPPLIES $21717”

Other Expenses.3

“VEHICLE EXPENSES $12777”

Other Expenses.4

“HUSBANDRY $11706”

Other Expenses.5

“Veterinary services $8810”

Other Expenses.6

“Repairs and maintenance $849”

Other Expenses.7

“GIFTS TO VOLUNTEERS $200”

Other Expenses.8

“FILING FEES $75”

Other Assets.1004

“Miscellaneous - Beginning $0 Miscellaneous - Ending $3600”

Other Assets.1011

“Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $239 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $111”

Total Liabilities.1006

“Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Beginning $7806 Payable to Officers, Directors, Etc. - Ending $0”

Total Liabilities.1

“PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE - Beginning $5510 PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE - Ending $0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,812
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$7,812
Revenue
$140,830
Expenses
$125,987
Net income
$14,843
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.13$0.12$2.30$2.22$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.41$1.26$0.15
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.13$0.07$0.71$0.78$0.07