Wolf Park Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $746.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Battle Ground, IN
- Founding
- 08/1972
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 35-1281510
Organization Overview
Wolf Park Inc is located in Battle Ground, IN. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wolf Park Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wolf Park Inc 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 12/2022, Wolf Park Inc generated $746.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $816.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WOLF PARK IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BEHAVORIAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF WOLVES AND THE VALUE THEY PROVIDE TO OUR ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CORE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF WOLF PARK ARE GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE CARE OF THE RESIDENT ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE PARK HOSTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2022, WE HOSTED OVER 20,000 VISITORS AT THE PARK. VISITORS CAN TOUR THE PARK WHICH INCLUDES A PACK OF WOLVES LIVING IN A SIX-ACRE NATURAL HABITAT, PLUS ADDITIONAL ANIMALS INCLUDING WOLVES, COYOTES, FOXES, AND BISON IN OTHER ENCLOSURES. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF WOLF BEHAVIOR. WOLF PARK'S 1,500+ MEMBERS RECEIVE A QUARTERLY INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER. THEY CAN ALSO ATTEND MEMBER EVENTS AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS. ANIMAL CARE AND HUSBANDRY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF QUALITY. IN ADDITION TO ROUTINE AND NON-ROUTINE VETERINARY CARE, WOLF PARK MAINTAINS A VERY ACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM.
WOLF PARK PRESENTS SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING WOLF AND DOG BEHAVIOR, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ANIMAL TRAINING. IN 2022, WE HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS AND NATURE ART PROGRAMS. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE DAILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS TOURS, KEEPER TALKS, AND HANDLING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH OUR ANIMALS. OVER 20,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR ONSITE PROGRAMS, WITH THOUSANDS MORE VISITING US VIRTUALLY FOR WEBINARS AND ZOOM VISITS.
WOLF PARK MAINTAINS A VERY ACTIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF DR. CLIVE WYNNE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. GORDON BURGHARDT. SEVERAL STUDIES WITH THE WOLVES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND THE RESULTS PUBLISHED IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS. AS A RESULT OF THESE STUDIES, SEVERAL ANIMAL RESEARCHERS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES HAVE COME TO THE PARK TO STUDY THE ANIMALS. WOLF PARK ALSO OFFERS 1-3 MONTH INTERNSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 18. IN 2022, 15 INTERNS STUDIED AT WOLF PARK AND WORKED ALONGSIDE THE STAFF WITH THE DAILY OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS ASSISTED WITH RESEARCH PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Susan Rowe President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jen Schumaker Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Adams Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edith Doland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clive Wynne Director Of | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gladys Wright Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $174,946 |
| Fundraising events | $92,351 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $286,024 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $553,321 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $68,783 |
| Investment income | $32,758 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $13,800 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$9,117 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$956 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $84,022 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $746,245 |
| 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. | $60,896 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,448 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $326,982 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,032 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,163 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $85 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,050 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,145 |
| Office expenses | $22,887 |
| Information technology | $5,385 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $71,499 |
| Travel | $4,144 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,252 |
| Interest | $2,305 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76,476 |
| Insurance | $17,739 |
| All other expenses | $31,713 |
| Total functional expenses | $816,106 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,727 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,717 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,733 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,288 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $641,161 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $905,544 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,657,170 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,360 |
| 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 | $58,907 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $72,267 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,531,622 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $53,281 |
| 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 | $1,657,170 |