International Center For The Preservation Of Wild Animals Inc, operating under the name The Wilds, is located in Powell, OH. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wilds employed 301 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wilds 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, Wilds generated $10.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WILDS IS A CONSERVATION CENTER AND SAFARI PARK OPERATING AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION ON NEARLY 10,000-ACRES IN SOUTHEASTERN OHIO. THE WILDS SPECIALIZES IN HIGH-QUALITY RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT FOCUS ON CONNECTING PEOPLE AND WILD ANIMALS IN A NATURAL SETTING, ULTIMATELY ACHIEVING THE MISSION OF EMPOWERING PEOPLE AND SAVING WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE WILDS SITS ON ALMOST 10,000 ACRES OF LUSH LANDSCAPES ALONG THE APPALACHIAN BYWAY AND ATTRACTS OVER 80,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. THE WILDS IS AMONG ONE OF THE LARGEST, CUTTING-EDGE CONSERVATION CENTERS IN NORTH AMERICA AND IS HOME TO MORE THAN 500 ANIMALS REPRESENTING 28 RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE WILDS OPERATES TOURS, OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SUMMER CAMPS AS A SOURCE OF REVENUE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katie Wolfe Lloyd Chairperson & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Gusty Vice Chairperson & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adriana Hastings Treasurer & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John H Mcconnell Secretary & Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Schmid Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Angel Mumma SVP Of Finance | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Albatross Management Llc Paving & Resurfacing | 12/30/22 | $344,821 |
G&m Construction Inc Constructing Overlook Desk | 12/30/22 | $172,015 |
Zemba Bros Inc Excavating | 12/30/22 | $134,363 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $519,597 |
Fundraising events | $158,187 |
Related organizations | $1,650,000 |
Government grants | $16,677 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,639,936 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,758 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,984,397 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,171,196 |
Investment income | $218,573 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,571 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $25,069 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $725,317 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $10,175,396 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,750 |
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. | $180,308 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,702,645 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,954 |
Other employee benefits | $640,146 |
Payroll taxes | $348,109 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,100 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $565,667 |
Advertising and promotion | $134,390 |
Office expenses | $120,697 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $408,166 |
Travel | $36,327 |
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 | $896,911 |
Insurance | $150,636 |
All other expenses | $80,674 |
Total functional expenses | $8,415,753 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,170,466 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $73,786 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,932,006 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $147,967 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $198,650 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,922,896 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $503,895 |
Total assets | $28,949,666 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $393,515 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,029,442 |
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 | $1,422,957 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $25,211,180 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,315,529 |
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 | $28,949,666 |