GOLD2024

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Hope, Love, Home...Sanctuary

aka CSNW   |   Cle Elum, WA   |  www.chimpsnw.org

Mission

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides lifetime quality care for formerly abused and exploited chimpanzees while advocating for great apes everywhere.

Ruling year info

2004

Co-Director

J.B. Mulcahy

Co-Director

Diana Goodrich

Main address

PO Box 952

Cle Elum, WA 98922 USA

Show more contact info

EIN

68-0552915

NTEE code info

Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)

Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)

Alliance/Advocacy Organizations (D01)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Sign in or create an account to view Form(s) 990 for 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Register now

Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

This profile needs more info.

If it is your nonprofit, add a problem overview.

Login and update

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Chimpanzee Care

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest provides exceptional care to the chimpanzees at our sanctuary. Facilities include a 2-story indoor playroom, a 2-story greenhouse play area, a 2-acre outdoor habitat, and a fully-equipped veterinary clinic. The sanctuary is staffed by a team of highly trained and educated primatologists and is supported by dozens of volunteers who provide daily enrichment to keep the chimpanzees' inquisitive minds occupied.

Population(s) Served
Adults

In addition to caring for rescued chimpanzees at our sanctuary, CSNW operates powerful education and advocacy programs to improve the welfare of chimpanzees everywhere. Through our widely-viewed blog and social media platforms, as well as select guided visits to the sanctuary, we educate people about the lives of the chimpanzees at our sanctuary and the plight of chimpanzees in laboratories, entertainment, pet ownership, and in the wild. Our collaborative internship with Central Washington University provides volunteer support to the sanctuary while training the next generation of chimpanzee caregivers, primatologists, and animal welfare leaders. And our unique advocacy program, Eyes on Apes, harnesses the power of grassroots activism to end the exploitation of apes worldwide.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Awards

Force of Nature Award 2019

Central Washington University

Affiliations & memberships

North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance 2020

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Our goals are to provide sustainable sanctuary, end the use of great apes in entertainment, and facilitate collaboration to continuously improve the care of captive chimpanzees.

We will continue to provide quality care for the chimpanzees at our sanctuary and work with others to end the exploitation of chimpanzees everywhere.

We have an experienced and well-educated staff and a track-record of success in both our advocacy efforts and our care of chimpanzees. We are accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and a founding member of the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance.

Our direct care efforts have both immediate and long-term effects on the chimpanzees at the sanctuary. We have witnessed their transformation from pale, frail, and anxious individuals to healthy, strong, and adventurous chimpanzees.

We have already seen a shift in the way our society views and uses chimpanzees, with the end of the use of chimpanzees in biomedical testing happening right now. Sanctuaries are needed now more than ever as there are chimpanzees who are waiting for the second chance. We will play a role in helping these chimpanzees who are waiting.

There is still progress to be made for chimpanzees used in the entertainment industry, owned by private individuals, and held in roadside zoos.

Financials

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest
lock

Unlock financial insights by subscribing to our monthly plan.

Subscribe

Unlock nonprofit financial insights that will help you make more informed decisions. Try our monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights?
Learn more about GuideStar Pro.

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

lock

Connect with nonprofit leaders

Subscribe

Build relationships with key people who manage and lead nonprofit organizations with GuideStar Pro. Try a low commitment monthly plan today.

  • Analyze a variety of pre-calculated financial metrics
  • Access beautifully interactive analysis and comparison tools
  • Compare nonprofit financials to similar organizations

Want to see how you can enhance your nonprofit research and unlock more insights? Learn More about GuideStar Pro.

Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest

Board of directors
as of 01/31/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Christian Grattan

N/A

Term: 2023 - 2026

Lisa McCurdy, Esq.

Caitlin Hawks, Esq.

Matthew Gershman, Esq.

Donna Mensching, DVM

Jessica Mayhew, PhD

Christian Grattan

Steven Gershman, CPA, PFS

Tara McKenney

Lori Sheeran, PhD

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 4/14/2022
info Candid has made improvements to the race and ethnicity options.

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

We do not display disability information for organizations with fewer than 15 staff.