International Wolf Center
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1543539
Organization Overview
International Wolf Center is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, International Wolf Center employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Wolf 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, International Wolf Center generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 9 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
THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER ADVANCES THE SURVIVAL OF WOLF POPULATIONS BY TEACHING ABOUT WOLVES, THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO WILD LANDS, AND THE HUMAN ROLE IN THEIR FUTURE.WE SEEK TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY PROVIDING USEFUL SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT OUR VISITOR CENTER IN ELY AND THROUGH A VARIETY OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING, LEARNING ADVENTURES AND WEBINARS. WE ALSO PUBLISH INTERNATIONAL WOLF, A QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MAGAZINE AND HOST AN INTERNATIONAL WOLF SYMPOSIUM EVERY FOUR YEARS FOR SCIENTISTS, WILDLIFE MANAGERS AND WOLF ENTHUSIASTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER WELCOMED NEARLY 40,000 VISITORS TO ITS INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN ELY, MN IN 2023. 35,881 VISITORS EXPERIENCED DAILY PROGRAMS LED BY EDUCATION STAFF, THE DISCOVER WOLVES! EXHIBIT, ALONG WITH EXHIBITS ABOUT WOLVES IN THE ARCTIC AND MOOSE AND WOLVES. 1,225 PARTICIPANTS LEARNED ABOUT WOLVES DURING THEIR CUSTOMIZED GROUP VISIT.
THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER REACHES AUDIENCES BEYOND OUR INTERPRETIVE CENTER THROUGH ONLINE PROGRAMS INCLUDING 20 WEBINARS WITH 2,309 ATTENDEES. WEBINARS TEACH ABOUT WOLF BEHAVIOR, PACK DYNAMICS AND WOLF RESEARCH AROUND THE WORLD. 6,603 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN VIRTUAL LEARNING FIELD TRIPS AND WOLF LINK PROGRAMS. WOLFLINKS ARE OFFERED TO CLASSROOMS AND GROUPS OF ALL AGES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND OBSERVE OUR AMBASSADOR WOLVES LIVE VIA WEBCAMS.
EDUCATION STAFF OFFERED 18 LEARNING ADVENTURE PROGRAMS FOR 90 ADULTS, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES. LEARNING ADVENTURES TAKE PARTICIPANTS INTO THE WORLD OF WOLVES THROUGH HANDS-ON ON-SITE ACTIVITIES, PRESENTATIONS, AND GAMES AS WELL AS OFF-SITE HIKES AND HOWLING ADVENTURES IN THE SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judith Hunter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Richard Duncan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Lafond Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Debbie Hinchcliffe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Alice Silkey Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Brett Clementz PHD Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $8,332 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $59,930 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,170,601 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,775 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,238,863 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $469,730 |
| Investment income | $72,794 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,206 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,685 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $170,036 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,942,944 |
| 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. | $171,763 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,763 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $895,870 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $146,053 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,022 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,155 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,897 |
| Advertising and promotion | $68,680 |
| Office expenses | $150,486 |
| Information technology | $28,966 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $231,811 |
| Travel | $21,951 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $921 |
| Interest | $14 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $157,261 |
| Insurance | $33,130 |
| All other expenses | $3,487 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,343,655 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,882,914 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,527,791 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,853 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $153,289 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $50,783 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,640,716 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $184,109 |
| Total assets | $6,441,455 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,798 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,290 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $186,311 |
| Total liabilities | $371,399 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,051,932 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,124 |
| 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 | $6,441,455 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Wolf Center Minneapolis, MN | $6,441,455 | $2,942,944 |
Global Conservation Network Apple Valley, MN | $1,666,236 | $1,132,782 |
Raptor Resource Project Decorah, IA | $448,049 | $354,668 |
Valley Of The Kings Sanctuary And Retreat Sharon, WI | $662,409 | $335,383 |
Wild And Free Wildlife Program Garrison, MN | $549,233 | $185,140 |
Gray Family Educational Foundation Inc Faribault, MN | $404,245 | $0 |
Guardians Of Conservation Foundation Freeport, MN | $48,976 | $0 |