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 12/2023, Wildlife Forever employed 5 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 12/2023, 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 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.3% 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:
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 65 MILLION CONTACTS IN 2023.
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 ART OF CONSERVATION CONTEST SERIES CONSISTS OF THE AWARD-WINNING FISH ART CONTEST AND SONGBIRD ART CONTEST. FREE TO YOUTH IN GRADES K-12, THE PROGRAMS SERVE AS A GATEWAY TO EDUCATE YOUTH ABOUT FISH, WILDLIFE, HABITAT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS AND WRITING. IN 2023, 5680 YOUTH PARTICIPATED FROM 48 COUNTRIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Pat Conzemius President & | Officer | 40 | $111,837 |
Benjamin Mcaninch Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Craig Dow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Cassidy Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gregg Patterson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Andy Schulz Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $75,465 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $803,183 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $530,941 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $340,178 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,409,589 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $205,261 |
Investment income | $138 |
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 | $1,614,988 |
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. | $115,192 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,687 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $141,027 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $536 |
Other employee benefits | $8,679 |
Payroll taxes | $20,289 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,907 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,816 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,922 |
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 | $7,364 |
Insurance | $7,623 |
All other expenses | $19,620 |
Total functional expenses | $1,531,239 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $196,133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $42,988 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $126,684 |
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 | $1,570 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,270 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $69,330 |
Total assets | $463,975 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,000 |
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 | $20,344 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $70,113 |
Total liabilities | $121,457 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,518 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $463,975 |