Nonprofit · EIN 46-3614876
PRIMATES PERU
Tax-exempt · ESCONDIDO, CA 92029
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $531,840 | $478,496 | $53,344 | $240,542 | $1,630 | $238,912 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $485,879 | $538,588 | -$52,709 | $187,278 | $1,710 | $185,568 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $395,882 | $605,959 | -$210,077 | $243,322 | $3,234 | $240,088 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $401,201
- of which government grants
- $294,025
- Program service revenue
- $115,543
- Investment income
- $54
- Other revenue
- $15,042
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,055
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $149,246
- Other salaries and wages
- $105
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $161,170
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,500
- Accounting fees
- $5,401
- Travel
- $110,765
- Program services (functional)
- $414,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,805
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $187,278
- Total assets, end of year
- $240,542
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,630
- Net assets, end of year
- $238,912
- Gross receipts
- $531,840
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 37
- Year formed
- 2013
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Erkenswick Watsa | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,800 |
| Timothy Paine | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacob Johnson | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Efstathia Robakis | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenny Chen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Shepack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Erkenswick Watsa | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $128,154 |
| Timothy Paine | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacob Johnson | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Efstathia Robakis | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jenny Chen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Osborne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gideon Erkenswick Watsa | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $51,552 |
| Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Timothy Paine | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jacob Johnson | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Efstathia Robakis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rhea Mac | Secretary Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Patrick Osborne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 443 OLD VIA RANCHO DR, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029-7959
- In care of
- % GIDEON ERKENSWICK WATSA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gideon Erkenswick Watsa, 443 Old Via Rancho Drive, Escondido, CA 92029
- Signed the 990
- Gideon Erkenswick Watsa, Executive Director
- Phone
- (224) 795-2916
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 46-3614876 or by the name PRIMATES PERU.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $200,483 · grants $212,038 · revenue $287,545
- 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.Expenses $91,944 · revenue $99,048
- 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.Expenses $115,578 · revenue $65,235
- Revenue from small grants allows us to support internship work in videography science communication and data system development. We also assist foreign research collaborators in the acquisition of specialty research equipment and materials that are not available to them in-country.Expenses $6,685 · revenue $26,823
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-3614876
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $240,542
- Income (IRS master file)
- $531,840
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $531,840 | $478,496 | $240,542 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $485,879 | $538,588 | $187,278 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $395,882 | $605,959 | $243,322 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $612,858 | $331,506 | $466,289 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 46-3614876).
Questions about PRIMATES PERU
- What is the EIN of PRIMATES PERU?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PRIMATES PERU is 46-3614876.
- Is PRIMATES PERU tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to PRIMATES PERU tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PRIMATES PERU file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PRIMATES PERU due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PRIMATES PERU last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PRIMATES PERU?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Gideon Erkenswick Watsa.
- Who are the officers and directors of PRIMATES PERU?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,800 (Gideon Erkenswick Watsa, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PRIMATES PERU have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $531,840, expenses of $478,496 and total assets of $240,542 at year end.
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