Hawaii Wildlife Center

Organization Overview

Hawaii Wildlife Center is located in Kapaau, HI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hawaii Wildlife Center employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hawaii Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Hawaii Wildlife Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $762.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CARE AND CONSERVATION OF THREATENED NATIVE WINGED WILDLIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDED CARE AND PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII. PROVIDED TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF INJURIES, ILLNESS, MALNUTRITION, EMACIATION, AND MORE. TO DATE THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL HAS SEEN OVER 2,600 CASES. TO MAKE A STATEWIDE PROGRAM POSSIBLE, HWC ALSO MANAGED A STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER PILOTS AND DRIVERS, AS WELL AS COORDINATED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK IN WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND PUBLIC AREAS. ALSO PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR SEABIRD FALLOUT SEASON AND WILDLIFE FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING ON OAHU, WHICH RESCUED NEARLY 600 BIRDS IN A FOUR-WEEK TIMEFRAME. HWC CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A WILDLIFE RESCUE HELP DISPATCH AND ANSWERED OVER 1,000 PUBLIC CALLS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.


BEGAN THE FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR THE SAVE OUR SHEARWATERS PROGRAM, AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS ON KAUAI. THE SOS PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 1979 AND HAS HELPED OVER 35,000 SEABIRDS AS WELL AS OTHER NATIVE WINGED WILDLIFE SPECIES. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING THE FISCAL OPERATIONS OF THE SOS PROGRAM, HWC ALSO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SUPPORT TO THE SOS TEAM TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAM HAD ALL THE NECESSARY MEDICATIONS FOR PATIENTS IN THEIR CARE AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL PROCEDURES WHEN NEEDED THROUGH HWC PARTNERS.


HWC CONTINUED TO BE ENGAGED IN VIRTUAL OUTREACH AND PRESENTED TO STUDENTS BOTH IN HAWAII AND ON THE US MAINLAND USING VIDEO CONFERENCING TOOLS. LIMITED ON-SITE STUDENT AND COMMUNITY GROUP VISITS ALSO RESUMED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND YOUTH GROUPS. STAFF ALSO CONTINUED TO UTILIZE SOCIAL MEDIA TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ENGAGED IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND TO SHARE UPLIFTING AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT. HWC ALSO EXPANDED INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE FACILITY. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERNSHIPS PROVIDED AN INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANIMAL CARE, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SOME ASPECTS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. INTERNS ALSO COMPLETED A FINAL PROJECT OF THEIR CHOOSING. TWO-WEEK EXTERNSHIPS WERE ALSO AVAILABLE TO CURRENT VETERINARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BUILD CLINICAL SKILLS ALONG WITH THEIR ANIMAL CARE EXPERIENCE. THE EXTERNSHIPS PROVIDE VETERINARY STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ISSUES AS WELL. INTERNS AND EXTERNS BOTH WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR VETERINARIAN AND WILDLIFE STAFF. HWC HAD FIVE INTERNS AND FOUR EXTERNS IN 2021


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda S Elliott
President/di
$71,300
Shane Vincent
Chair
$0
Rebecca Colvin
Treasurer
$0
Nancy Rustad
Secretary
$0
Kimberley Greeson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $73,596
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$561,765
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $260,199
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$635,361
Total Program Service Revenue$494,058
Investment income $163
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $137
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $14,508
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,145,331

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hawaii Wildlife Center has recieved totaling $7,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Gates Family Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$7,500
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