Tiger Sanctuaries Inc
We rescue captive tigers from abusive and vulnerable environments. From discovery to sanctuary, we ensure they receive safe transport and lifetime care in a true sanctuary.
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc at a glance
In short: Tiger Sanctuaries Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,950
- -86.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,475
- -79.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,475
- Total assets
- $55,599
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Tiger Sanctuaries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Performing Animal Welfare Society ($9K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Tiger Sanctuaries Inc gives
- Giving fell 89% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $197K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Animal Welfare Society Galt, CA | medical care for rescued cats | $9,450 |
| Exotic Feline rescue center Center Point, IN | medical care and rescue support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55,599 | $241,079 | $242,724 | $16,950 | 2 | $2,064 |
| 2023 | $57,958 | $172,408 | $143,990 | $122,232 | 3 | $1,312 |
| 2022 | $54,921 | $229,230 | $227,404 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,660 |
| 2021 | $73,300 | $224,604 | $228,403 | $151,000 | 4 | $1,680 |
| 2020 | $95,738 | $234,622 | $253,139 | $197,090 | 6 | $2,681 |
| 2019 | $82,284 | $166,013 | $132,931 | $86,909 | 5 | $-2,280 |
About Tiger Sanctuaries Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc is led by William Nimmo, Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William Nimmo
Director & President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R Caughey Jr.
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Pette
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alison Driscoll
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Nadler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Biegelman
Business Relationships
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Armstrong
Scientific Advisor
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Mather
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Mather
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kizmin Reeves (2019–2023) — Director & Secretary
- Former: John Chigounis (2019–2021) — Director & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Tiger Sanctuaries Inc
How much does Tiger Sanctuaries Inc give each year?
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc gave $17K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $122K across 3 grants.
How large is Tiger Sanctuaries Inc?
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc reported $56K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $241K.
What is Tiger Sanctuaries Inc?
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Tiger Sanctuaries Inc operate?
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Indiana, New Jersey, Oregon, Texas, Washington.
What is Tiger Sanctuaries Inc's EIN?
Tiger Sanctuaries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4998901. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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