Wildlife Forever
- Assets
- $589.7k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- White Bear Lake, MN
- Founding
- 03/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-3566121
Organization Overview
Wildlife Forever is located in White Bear Lake, MN. The organization was established in 1988. 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 12/2022, Wildlife Forever employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Forever 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, Wildlife Forever generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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
TO CONSERVE AMERICA'S WILDLIFE HERITAGE THROUGH CONSERVATION EDUCATION, PRESERVATION OF HABITAT, AND MANAGEMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDLIFE FOREVER'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, THE CLEAN DRAIN DRY INITIATIVE, IS A NATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. FOR OVER A DECADE, THIS GROWING COALITION OF PARTNERS HAS LED AN AWARD-WINNING EFFORT TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE THREAT OF INVASIVE SPECIES. INNOVATIVE AND CONSISTENT MARKETING EFFORTS FOCUS ON INSTILLING THE SIMPLE PRACTICES OF CLEAN DRAIN DRY AMONG ANGLERS, BOATERS, HUNTERS, AND ALL RECREATIONAL USERS TO STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. WILDLIFE FOREVER AND ITS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PARTNERS REACHED MORE THAN 91 MILLION CONTACTS IN 2022.
WILDLIFE FOREVER IS ALSO INVOLVED IN HABITAT RESTORATION. OUR GROWING ALLIANCES WORK TO RESTORE PRAIRIE GRASSLANDS, REMOVE INVASIVE PLANTS, AND ASSIST LANDOWNERS TO IMPROVE HABITAT FOR FISH, WILDLIFE, AND CRITICALLY IMPORTANT POLLINATORS.
THE STATE-FISH ART PROGRAM TEACHES YOUTH AQUATIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS. FREE TO GRADES K-12, STATE-FISH ART OFTEN SERVES AS THE FIRST EDUCATIONAL MOMENT FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT INVASIVE SPECIES AND HOW TO PREVENT THEIR SPREAD. WILDLIFE FOREVER CELEBRATED 24 YEARS OF THE STATE- FISH ART CONTEST IN 2022, WITH OVER 5,000 YOUNG ARTISTS FROM 48 STATES AND 45 COUNTRIES CREATING ILLUSTRATIONS OF STATE FISH AND WRITING ESSAYS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF STOPPING INVASIVE SPECIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pat Conzemius President & | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Benjamin Mcaninch Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Craig Dow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Cassidy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ray Gamradt Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gregg Patterson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $71,729 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $687,561 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $698,203 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $570,706 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,457,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $180,901 |
| Investment income | $64 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,641,748 |
| 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. | $103,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,450 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $162,138 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,540 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,493 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,959 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,303 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,372 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $6,095 |
| Insurance | $6,767 |
| All other expenses | $17,534 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,584,606 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $336,782 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,797 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $67,824 |
| 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 | $1,870 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,635 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $105,769 |
| Total assets | $589,677 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,348 |
| 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 | $28,681 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $263,879 |
| Total liabilities | $330,908 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $256,974 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,795 |
| 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 | $589,677 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wildlife Forever has recieved totaling $5,336.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: GUY HARVEY SHARK AWARD PROGRAM | | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $236 |
Ralph Landau Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE - ANNUAL GIVING | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | $20,696,227 | $21,275,962 |
Wildlife Forever White Bear Lake, MN | $589,677 | $1,641,748 |
Fellow Mortals Inc Lake Geneva, WI | $1,918,389 | $1,029,492 |
Pope & Young Club Inc Chatfield, MN | $1,914,446 | $755,864 |
Monarch Research Project Marion, IA | $1,124,903 | $1,390,927 |
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,209,682 | $1,070,156 |
Friends Of Freeland Foundation Green Lake, WI | $8,609 | $636,799 |
Minnesota Chapter Of The Foundation For North American Wild Sheep Northfield, MN | $1,432,223 | $722,878 |
Friends Of Pine Grove Zoo Little Falls, MN | $471,584 | $627,824 |
Hunter Nation Foundation Inc Marshfield, WI | $14,973 | $432,310 |
Ocean Connections Inc Nashotah, WI | $358,356 | $361,350 |
Tanka Fund Kyle, SD | $698,977 | $998,594 |