Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center

Organization Overview

Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center is located in Huntington Beach, CA. The organization was established in 2004. 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, Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wetlands And Wildlife Care 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, Wetlands And Wildlife Care Center generated $605.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $822.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MAN'S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND MITIGATE THAT IMPACT THROUGH CARE AND REHABILITATION OF NATIVE WILDLIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WETLANDS & WILDLIFE CARE CENTER (WWCC) IS DEDICATED TO THE RESCUE, REHABILITATION AND RELEASE OF INJURED AND ORPHANED NATIVE WILDLIFE. WWCC IS CAPABLE OF REHABILITATING OVER 1000 ANIMALS AT A TIME. WE REPONDED TO LOCAL EMERGENCIES INCLUDING FIRE VICTIMS AND UNUSUAL MORTALITY EVENTS WITH SEABIRDS.WWCC IS A PRIMARY PARTICIPANT-MANAGED FACILITY WITH THE OILED WILDLIFE CARE NETWORK (OWCN) AND IS DESIGNED TO CARE FOR UP TO 400 OILED BIRDS IN THE EVENT OF AN OIL SPILL IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.OUR 2,625 SQUARE-FOOT BUTLER BUILDING CONTAINS AREAS FOR BIRD INTAKE, HOLDING, WASHING, DRYING, AND RECOVERY, AS WELL AS A SERIES OF SIX LARGE AND FOUR SMALL PENS WITH POOLS FOR BIRD RECOVERY.UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND AUTHORITY OF THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, ABANDONED WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER EGGS ARE CAPTIVE REARED AT OUR FACILITY AND THEN RELEASED INTO THE WILD. THE WESTERN SNOWY PLOVER IS A THREATENED/ENDANGERED SPECIES.WWCC IS 1 OF ONLY 2 PERMITTED HUMMINGBIRD REHABILITATION FACILITIES IN ALL OF ORANGE COUNTY, CA. MORE THAN 600 HUMMINGBIRDS COME IN ANNUALLY WITH A RELEASE RATE HIGHER THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE. WITH INTENSIVE TRAINING AND OVERSIGHT BY OUR SPECIES SPECIALISTS, QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE HOME CARE FOR HUMMINGBIRDS. THROUGH TELEPHONE COUNSELING, WE EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT TRYING FIRST TO RE-NEST OR REUNITE FLEDGLINGS RATHER THAN RESCUING THEM WHEN THEY MIGHT NOT NEED TO BE RESCUED.


EDUCATIONAL/OUTREACH - THE WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER PARTICIPATES AND HOSTS MANY EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY EVENTS (ON AND OFF-SITE) EACH YEAR, PROVIDES ONLINE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT WILDLIFE VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND TELEPHONE COUNSELING FOR WILDLIFE RELATED ISSUES AND MORE. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE HUNTINGTON BEACH WETLANDS CONSERVANCY, OUR FUN AND EDUCATIONAL TOURS VISIT THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER AND THE WETLANDS AND WILDLIFE CARE CENTER WHICH IS A WORKING ANIMAL HOSPITAL FOR WILDLIFE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Debra Mcguire
Executive Dir.
$80,898
Elizabeth Wood
Board Member
$77,520
Debbie Wayns
Secretary
$59,879
Greg Hickman
Chairman
$0
Elizabeth Weston
Treasurer
$0
Gordon Smith
Board Member
$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$587,466
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$587,466
Total Program Service Revenue$10,500
Investment income $7,561
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$76
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $605,451

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