Primates Peru

EIN: 463614876 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Escondido, CA

Total Revenue
$531,840
Total Expenses
$478,496
Total Assets
$240,542
Net Assets
$238,912
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Gideon Erkenswick Watsa
Phone
2247952916
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Primates Peru, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $532K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $478K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

In order to advance scientific and conservation goals Field Projects International FPI conducts tropical biology research at locations around the world. Our long-term educational programs and field courses support this mission by training the next generation of field scientists. FPI also consults for international partners in the planning and operation of field laboratories that monitor wildlife health and biodiversity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $200,483 Revenue: $287,545

Biological Research Capacity Building: Our senior scientists provide direct assistance and training in field laboratory design staffing acquisition of instruments and supplies and project development...

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Biological Research Capacity Building: Our senior scientists provide direct assistance and training in field laboratory design staffing acquisition of instruments and supplies and project development and implementation in order to expand One Health research capacity for international partners in regions of high biodiversity. These in situ labs feature genetic tools data systems and other modern technologies for wildlife population surveillance pathogen screening and toxicological investigations.

Program 2
Expenses: $91,944 Revenue: $99,048

Field Research Training Program: Our training programs take two forms. First we provide short intensive field courses of approximately 10-14 days in duration. Participants learn a variety of field...

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Field Research Training Program: Our training programs take two forms. First we provide short intensive field courses of approximately 10-14 days in duration. Participants learn a variety of field biology research and laboratory methodologies on topics ranging from tropical biology and primatology to genomics and biodiversity monitoring. Second we organize long-term volunteer research assistantship opportunities. These programs are 5-8 weeks in duration and consist of assisting senior scientists and veterinarians at one of our field research locations. Participants gain experience with data and sample collection and analysis relating to a diverse array of flora and fauna.

Program 3
Expenses: $115,578 Revenue: $65,235

Research: We conduct wildlife and environmental research projects for scientific and conservation impacts. Our primary research programs occur in the Peruvian Amazon where we carry out a long-term...

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Research: We conduct wildlife and environmental research projects for scientific and conservation impacts. Our primary research programs occur in the Peruvian Amazon where we carry out a long-term mark-recapture study of wild nonhuman primates bats birds small mammals and several other select species. Research topics range from long-term mercury bioaccumulation animal behavior and sensory perception to movement and feeding ecology.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $401,201
Program Service Revenue $115,543
Investment Income $54
Other Revenue $15,042
TOTAL REVENUE $531,840

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $19,055
Salaries & Benefits $161,170
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $414,690
Other Expenses $298,271
TOTAL EXPENSES $478,496

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $531,840 $485,879 +0.1%
Expenses $478,496 $538,588 -0.1%
Net Income $53,344 $-52,709 -2.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
Volunteers
37

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
3
$0
Key Employees
1
$137,800
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Gideon Erkenswick Watsa Executive Director 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$137,800 $0 $137,800
Timothy Paine President 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Johnson Treasurer 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Efstathia Robakis Secretary 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jenny Chen Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alex Shepack Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa Director 1.00
Director
$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 $531,840 $478,496 $240,542 $53,344
2024 $485,879 $538,588 $187,278 $-52,709
2023 $395,882 $605,959 $243,322 $-210,077
2022 $612,858 $331,506 $466,289 $281,352
2021 $429,702 $260,362 $171,710 $169,340
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