The Wildcat Sanctuary
- Assets
- $7.1m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Sandstone, MN
- Founding
- 08/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 22-3857401
Organization Overview
The Wildcat Sanctuary is located in Sandstone, MN. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2023, Wildcat Sanctuary employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildcat Sanctuary 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 12/2023, Wildcat Sanctuary generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.3% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE SANCTUARY TO WILD CATS IN NEED AND INSPIRE CHANGE TO END THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CRISIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY (TWS) IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL BIG CAT RESCUE LOCATED IN SANDSTONE, MN. TWS PROVIDES A NATURAL SANCTUARY TO WILD CATS IN NEED AND INSPIRES CHANGE TO END THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CRISIS. TWS IS FUNDED SOLELY ON PRIVATE DONATIONS. THE SANCTUARY IS A RESCUE ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COMBINING NATURAL AND SPACIOUS HABITATS WITH A LIFE FREE OF EXHIBITION, TWS ALLOWS ALL RESIDENTS TO LIVE WILD AT HEART. AS A TRUE SANCTUARY, WE DO NOT BUY, BREED, SELL OR EXHIBIT ANIMALS. THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION AND THE GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUARIES. WE ARE ALSO LICENSED BY THE USDA. PROGRAM MEASUREMENTS FOR 2023:-WELCOMED 30 NEW RESIDENTS AND SAID GOODBYE TO 9 BELOVED CATS. ASSISTED THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON SEVERAL SEIZURES CASES.-AWARDED CAROLE NOON AWARD FOR SANCTUARY EXCELLENCE AND 4 STAR RATING FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR.- REPAIRED SEVERAL HABITATS THAT HAD BEEN DAMAGED FROM THE WINTER'S ICE STORM.- PURCHASED 2 ADDITIONAL UTVS FOR DAILY FEEDING, ROUNDS AND MORE.- INVESTED IN EMERGENCY AND CRISIS RESPONSE EQUIPMENT FOR OUR SAFETY PLAN AND ABILITY TO DEPLOY TO HELP OTHER FACILITIES DURING DISASTERS- NEW CUSTOMIZED RESCUE TRAILER WAS PURCHASED.- PURCHASED NEW X-RAY MACHINE CUSTOMIZED FOR LARGE ANIMALS.-NEW PLATFORM SYSTEM BULT FOR EURASIAN LYNX, BEAUTY. -ADDED INCREASED HEATED ROOM SPACE AND CUSTOMIZED OUTDOOR DENS FOR THE THREE CHEETAHS. -EXCAVATION OF TIGERS TEREK AND POLINA'S YARD FOR BETTER DRAINAGE. -MANY ROOM-TO-ROOM GUILLOTINES WERE INSTALLED INSIDE ANIMAL BUILDINGS TO GIVE THE CATS MORE AND LARGER OPTIONS FOR INDOOR QUARTERS. -CONSTRUCTION OF SEVERAL TEMPORARY CATIOS AND ENCLOSURES FOR THE INCREASED RESCUES. -NEW ELECTRIC UPGRADE FOR THE PROPERTY WAS INSTALLED. -NEW SECURITY SYSTEM THROUGH THE SANCTUARY WAS COMPLETED. -SPECIALTY SURGERIES WERE PERFORMED ON SERVAL SCARLET AND DOMESTIC CAT JOSIE. -U.S. SENATOR AMY KLOBUCHAR VISITED THE SANCTUARY TO LEARN ABOUT OUR WORK AND WHAT SUPPORT IS NEEDED FOR THE BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sirek Julie Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Scheet Sierra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Garrison Christine Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Coughlin Christine Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Frederickson Reese Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Voorhees Barb Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,375,300 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $118,372 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,375,300 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $39,419 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,500 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $35,688 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $46,163 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,504,819 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,184 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,057,877 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $92,347 |
| Payroll taxes | $81,767 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,449 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,373 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,895 |
| Office expenses | $60,354 |
| Information technology | $17,669 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $77,240 |
| Travel | $1,847 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $289,557 |
| Insurance | $55,117 |
| All other expenses | $147,980 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,467,297 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378,169 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,026,004 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $53,704 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,651,639 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,109,516 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,848 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $111,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,750,017 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $247,651 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,109,516 |