Ohio Wildlife Center is located in Powell, OH. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Ohio Wildlife Center employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio 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 12/2023, Ohio Wildlife Center generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 8 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:
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WILDLIFE REHABILITATION:CARING FOR ILL, INJURED, AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE WITH THE GOAL OF THEIR HEALTHY RELEASE BACK INTO THE WILD IS THE PRIMARY MISSION OF OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER'S SERVICE. IN 2023, WE ADMITTED 8,536 ANIMALS FOR CARE, WITH PEAKS OF 25-60 ANIMALS ADMITTED PER DAY IN MAY AND JUNE. EVERY ANIMAL RECEIVES A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION TO DETERMINE ITS BEST CARE PLAN, ALTHOUGH ITS JOURNEY FROM OUR HOSPITAL TO THE WILD CAN TAKE MANY DIFFERENT PATHS.WE PARTNER WITH OUR TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS, COSI, AS WELL AS LOCAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE CARE FOR ADMITTED ANIMALS OFFSITE. PATIENTS REQUIRE REGULAR ONGOING FEEDING, QUIET SURROUNDINGS, AND CARE. THE CENTER'S PRE-RELEASE FACILITY REPLICATES NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS FOR ANIMALS ON THE LAST LEG OF THEIR JOURNEY. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD AND MONITOR ANIMALS FOR KEY BEHAVIORS TO ENSURE THEY ARE HEALTHY AND CAPABLE OF BEING RELEASED BACK TO THE WILD.WILDLIFE & CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER STRIVES TO INSTILL A GREATER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WILD ANIMALS AND CAN HELP PREVENT HARMFUL INTERACTIONS THUS REDUCING THE NUMBER OF ANIMALS ADMITTED TO ITS FREE ANIMAL HOSPITAL.OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER OFFERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. PROGRAMS RANGE FROM SUMMER DAY CAMPS AND ONSITE EVENTS TO CONSERVATION TALKS HELD WITH PROFESSIONAL CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS.ALL PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY OVER 60 ANIMALS AMBASSADORS REPRESENTING MANY OF OHIO'S NATIVE SPECIES. ALL OF OUR AMBASSADORS WERE PATIENTS OF OUR HOSPITAL AND BECAME AMBASSADORS WHEN THEY WERE DIAGNOSED AS NON-RELEASABLE, EITHER DUE TO A PERMANENT INJURY THAT AFFECTS THEIR ABILITY TO HUNT SUCCESSFULLY OR BECAUSE THEY HAD ALREADY HABITUATED TO HUMAN CARE. THESE ANIMALS ARE PERMANENT RESIDENTS OF OHIO WILDLIFE CENTER AND ARE CARED FOR EVERY DAY BY OUR EDUCATION STAFF AS WELL AS ROTATING INTERNS FROM OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lolita Haverlock Executive Director Through 9/1/23 | Officer | 40 | $87,234 |
Lori Williams Financial Manager | Officer | 20 | $25,730 |
Valerie Swiatek Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Patty Peters Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joe Keglewitsch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ryan Senciboy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $217,739 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,346,576 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $41,809 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,564,315 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $498,511 |
Investment income | $43,407 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $22,757 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,154 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$38,614 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,097,530 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $119,123 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,461 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $758,050 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,986 |
Payroll taxes | $67,921 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $44,023 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,667 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,338 |
Office expenses | $34,986 |
Information technology | $23,768 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $125,307 |
Travel | $12,544 |
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 | $144,070 |
Insurance | $21,303 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,585,314 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,769 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,643,666 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $489,841 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,422 |
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 | $6,087 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,027,292 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $110 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $55,688 |
Total assets | $4,362,875 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,205 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,618 |
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 | $55,688 |
Total liabilities | $115,511 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,938,522 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $308,842 |
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 | $4,362,875 |