Back To The Wild Inc is located in Castalia, OH. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Back To The Wild Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Back To The Wild 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 12/2020, Back To The Wild Inc generated $601.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $566.4k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 2.2% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BACK TO THE WILD INC., IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION THEREON TO REHABILITATE AND ULTIMATELY RELEASE INTO THEIR NATURAL HABITAT INJURED AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE AND PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BACK TO THE WILD INC., IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION THEREON TO REHABILITATE AND ULTIMATELY RELEASE INTO THEIR NATURAL HABITAT INJURED AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE AND PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William C Rutger Vice President | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Mona R Rutger President | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $569,900 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $579,900 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,067 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,674 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $13 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $601,150 |
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. | $38,160 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $288,186 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $26,991 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,616 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,807 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $725 |
Office expenses | $5,046 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8 |
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 | $14,239 |
Insurance | $7,435 |
All other expenses | $58,212 |
Total functional expenses | $566,405 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $281,867 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $171,531 |
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 | $14,364 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $22,019 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25 |
Total assets | $489,806 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,975 |
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 | $57,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $59,975 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $379,831 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,000 |
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 | $489,806 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Back To The Wild Inc has recieved totaling $189,109.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Crl David Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100,000 |
Sidney Frohman Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Sidney Frohman Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
The Erie County Community Foundation Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $13,231 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ANIMAL-RELATED | $10,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $8,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Eurasian Pacific Wildlife Conservation Foundation Paoli, PA | $3,967 | $141,472 |
Odc Network Holland, MI | $16,247,311 | $8,710,851 |
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Kempton, PA | $26,250,144 | $4,159,240 |
Wildlife In Need & Wildlife In Deed Inc Charlestown, IN | $151,275 | $481,688 |
Back To The Wild Inc Castalia, OH | $489,806 | $601,150 |
Friends Of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Oak Harbor, OH | $740,674 | $537,110 |
Amphibian And Reptile Conservancy Inc Louisville, KY | $507,302 | $546,725 |
National Deer Alliance Inc Indiana, PA | $0 | $546,085 |
Lc Nature Park Inc Roanoke, IN | $5,275,536 | $1,980,001 |
Kentucky Wildlife Center Inc Lexington, KY | $27,379 | $51,107 |
The Purple Martin Conservation Association Erie, PA | $895,554 | $622,724 |
Troy Fish And Game Protective Association Inc Troy, OH | $1,362,890 | $533,130 |