SMALL WILD CAT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

EIN: 261368021 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Monte Sereno, CA

Total Revenue
$4,915,000
Total Expenses
$827,235
Total Assets
$6,318,030
Net Assets
$6,318,030
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
James G Sanderson
Phone
5057201204
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

SMALL WILD CAT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 463% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $4.1M, a strong 83% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of The Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation is to ensure the survival of the most threatened small wild cats and their natural habitats worldwide by identifying and mitigating threats to their continued existence.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $159,447 Revenue: $0

$159,447 was granted to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MbZSCF) to launch new small cat conservation projects around the world. The MbZSCF budget for big & small cat conservation...

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$159,447 was granted to the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MbZSCF) to launch new small cat conservation projects around the world. The MbZSCF budget for big & small cat conservation projects is $108,000. SWCCF's grant to MbZSCF created additional small cat conservation projects. The MbZSCF platform serves as SWCCF's recruiting platform for new projects.

Program 2
Expenses: $98,300 Revenue: $0

$98,300 was granted to the Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects across the geographic range of the Fishing cat in South Asia...

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$98,300 was granted to the Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects across the geographic range of the Fishing cat in South Asia. Many of the projects were begun with funding from the Mohamed bib Zayed Species Conservation Fund.

Program 3
Expenses: $20,488 Revenue: $0

20,488 was granted to the Pampas Cat Working Group to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects across the geographic range of the Pampas cat in South America. Some of the...

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20,488 was granted to the Pampas Cat Working Group to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects across the geographic range of the Pampas cat in South America. Some of the projects were begun with funding from the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,531,569
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $382,853
Other Revenue $578
TOTAL REVENUE $4,915,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $812,275
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $827,235
Other Expenses $14,960
TOTAL EXPENSES $827,235

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $4,915,000 $873,649 +4.6%
Expenses $827,235 $472,071 +0.8%
Net Income $4,087,765 $401,578 +9.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James G Sanderson Founder and Director 60
Officer Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Kennon Dickson-Hudson President 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Dicely Treasurer 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $4,915,000 $827,235 $6,318,030 $4,087,765
2024 $873,649 $472,071 $1,990,951 $401,578
2023 $938,640 $453,819 $1,518,340 $484,821
2022 $578,970 $524,687 $915,382 $54,283
2021 $658,550 $310,781 $1,071,927 $347,769
2020 $320,817 $170,865 $655,150 $149,952
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