2025-02-24T00:08:48-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 261368021 SMALL WILD CAT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION SMAL 5057201204 15111 Karl Avenue Monte Sereno CA 95030 James Sanderson Founder & Director 5057201204 2025-02-23 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z James G sanderson 390 Rincon Rd Corrales NM 870487619 873649 0 X smallcats.org X 2005 CA 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. 3 0 0 3 0 0 871849 796916 0 0 66791 76733 0 0 938640 873649 448467 464084 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5352 7987 453819 472071 484821 401578 1518340 1990951 0 0 1518340 1990951 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. 0 0 128815 128815 0 $128,815 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 $84,000. SWCCF's grant to MbZSCF created additional small cat conservation projects. The MbZSCF platform serves as SWCCF's recruiting platform for new projects. 83232 83232 0 $83,232 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. 46960 46860 0 46,960 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. 22000 22000 0 $22,000 was granted to Fauna Andina, a rescue, rehabilitation, and release center in Chile. 15000 15000 0 $15,000 was granted to The Colocolo Project in central Chile that benefits the Pampas cat (Leopardus colocola - Colocolo). Some of the grants were used to support projects led by Con Garra for Guigna and the Pampas cat (Leopardus garleppi) in northern Chile. 29008 29008 0 $29,008 was granted to the Ocelot Working Group that also benefits Jaguarundi and Margay. In Mexico, existing projects were continued and new projects were launched. 22990 22990 0 $22,990 was granted to Geoffroy's Cat Working Group to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects across the geographic range of Geoffroy's cat in South America. Many projects were begun with funding from the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MbZSCF). Partners continue to apply to MbZSCF. 28077 28077 0 $28,077 was granted to the Manul Working Group to support an existing threat reduction project in Mongolia led by Steppe Wildlife. 41227 41227 0 $41,227 was granted to the Clouded Leopard Working Group to support existing threat reduction projects for Clouded leopard, Marbled cat, and Asiatic golden cat and to create new projects in Nepal, India, and Bhutan. 1832 1832 0 $1,832 was granted to The Oncilla Project in Costa Rica. An isolated population of the soon-to-be-new species of the Andean (or Clouded) tiger-cat exists in the cloud forest of Costa Rica and Panama. 13000 13000 0 $13,000 was granted to Seeking Andean Wild Cats in Chile to support existing threat reduction projects for Andean cat, Guigna, and Pampas cat in Chile. Seeking Andean Wild Cats received a grant from the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund. 10000 10000 0 $10,000 was granted to the Tiger-cat Conservation Initiative to support existing threat reduction projects and to create new projects benefiting three species of Tiger-cats in northern South America. 21485 21485 0 $21,485 was given the African Golden Cat Conservation Alliance to support projects on behalf of the African golden cat across its range. 458 458 0 $458 was granted to the Rusty-spotted Cat working Group to buy trail cameras. 7544 7544 0 $7,544 was used to attend meetings, workshops, and present talks at various venues. 175 175 0 $175 was spent on preparing California & Federal IRS tax forms for Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation. 268 268 0 $268 was spent on the smallcat.org website, and MS office subscription. 213064 213064 0 472071 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CA X James G Sanderson 5057201204 15111 Karl Avenue Monte Sereno CA 95030 James G Sanderson Founder and Director 60 0 X X 0 0 0 Kennon Dickson-Hudson President 2 0 X 0 0 0 Barbara Dicely Treasurer 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 796916 0 796916 0 0 0 0 0 76733 76733 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 873649 76733 0 0 0 0 0 0 464084 464084 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 268 268 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7544 7544 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 California & Federal tax filing Form990Online 175 175 0 0 0 0 0 0 472071 472071 0 0 442200 771218 2037 2037 1074103 1217696 1518340 1990951 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 444237 773256 0 0 1074103 1217695 1518340 1990951 1518340 1990951 401578 71033 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 320855 658550 518443 871849 796916 3166613 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 320855 658550 518443 871849 796916 3166613 0 3166613 28460 26 60483 61017 76733 226719 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3393332 0 0.93319 0.93416 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 12 income is limited to donations and interest. 873649 0 0 0 0 0 873649 0 0 0 873649 472071 0 0 0 0 0 472071 0 0 0 472071 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d $2037 received from sales. 1 Central America and the Caribbean 0 2 Program Services Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the Ocelot Working Group $29,008 to reduce threats to Ocelots, Margay, jaguarundi, Puma, and Jaguar in Mexico. Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation also provided the Oncilla Project $1,832 to supplement efforts to reduce threats to the Oncilla in Costa Rica. 30840 East Asia and the Pacific 0 2 Program Services Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the Manul Working Group $28,077 to reduce threats to Manul in Mongolia. 28077 Middle East and North Africa 0 1 Grantmaking Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund $128,815 to supplement the wild cat budget so that more conservation projects could be untaken. 128815 South America 0 6 Program Services Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation supported multiple organizations in South America to reduce threats to numerous small wild cats. Fauna Andina, a rescue center in Chile, received $22,000. Geoffroy's Cat Working Group received $22,990. Tiger-Cats Conservation Initiative received $10,000. Seeking Andean Wild Cats in Chile received $13,000. The Colocolo Project received $15,000. The Pampas Cat Working group received $46,960. 129950 South Asia 0 3 Program Services Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the Fishing Cat Conservation Alliance $83,232 o reduce threats to Fishing cats. The Clouded leopard Working Group received $41,228. The Rusty-spotted Cat Working Group received $457. 124917 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 1 Program Services Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the African Golden Cat Conservation Alliance $21,485 to support threat reduction actions for African golden cats. 21485 0 15 464084 Central America and the Caribbean The purpose of the grant was to reduce threats to Ocelots, Margay, Jaguarundi, Puma, Jaguar, and Oncilla in Mexico and Costa Rica. 30840 Bank transfer 0 Jim Sanderson, Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation, provided project support at no cost. Annual report East Asia and the Pacific Small Wil Cat Conservation Foundation provided a grant to Steppe Wildlife in Mongolia, a partner organization of the Manul Working Group, to reduce threats to Manul. 28077 Bank transfer Annual report Middle East and North Africa Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund additional funding to support more small cat conservation projects. 128815 Bank transfer 0 Six-month and one year reports South America Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided grants to five working groups in South America. 131782 Bank transfer 0 Annual report South Asia Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided grants to the Clouded Leopard Working Group and the Rusty-spotted Cat Working Group. 41685 Bank transfer 0 Annual report Sub-Saharan Africa Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation provided a grant to the African Golden Cat Conservation Alliance to reduce threats to African golden cats. 21485 bank transfer 0 Annual report 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Schedule F, Part 1, Line 2. Each organization is a registered non-profit equivalent in its home country. Each organization produces an annual report describing how funds were invested in conservation projects. Jim regularly visits and corresponds with those individuals leading the organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is provided to the Bard of Directors to review and question. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Yes, compliance is reviewed and monitored. Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation has no employees, and no one received a salary or any other compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation has an annual review call and also exchanges information via email and phone regarding projects. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation has no employees and does not compensate Jim Sanderson who acts as director no compliance issues exist or have ever existed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Form 990 is provided to each of three members of the board of directors to review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - None of the three board members have conflicts of interest. None receive any compensation from Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - None of the board members or the director receive compensation in any form. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Various documents can be obtained by submitting a written or electronic request to the Small Wild Cat Conservation Foundation.