Howling For Wolves
- Assets
- $24.7k
- Revenue
- $254.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Hopkins, MN
- Founding
- 06/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-0856831
Organization Overview
Howling For Wolves is located in Hopkins, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (D99) the organization is classified as: Animal-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howling For Wolves 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, Howling For Wolves generated $254.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $289.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% 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
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MINNESOTA'S WOLF POPULATION. HFW ADVOCATES FOR WOLVES AND WILDLIFE PROTECTIONS AND ADVOCATES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, INCLUDING WILDLIFE HABITAT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOWLING FOR WOLVES 2023 ACTIVITIESTHROUGHOUT 2023 HFW COMMUNICATED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE AND EMAILS NEWS ON WOLVES AND JOINED THE ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION TO ADVOCATE FOR WOLVES AND OTHER WILDLIFE. HFW PARTICIPATED IN MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND ASSISTED WITH LETTER WRITING BY SUPPORTERS TO OPPOSE CAMPAIGNS TO HUNT WOLVES IN ORDER TO PROTECT DEER AND DEER HUNTING. HFW DIALOGGED WITH MN USDA WILDLIFE SERVICES TO PROMOTE NONLETHAL METHODS WITH SPECIFIC LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS. CONTINUED THE WOLF FORGIVENESS BONUS PROGRAM TO PAY FARMERS WHO EXPERIENCED PROBABLE WOLF CONFLICTS (USUALLY WITH CALVES) FOR THEIR TROUBLE AND IN EXCHANGE FOR THEM NOT HAVING THE WOLF BAITED TRAPPED AND KILLED.JANUARY 2023, HFW ATTENDED THE ANNUAL DNR ROUND TABLE THAT WAS LIMITED TO A FEW OUTSIDE ENTITIES. HFW INTERACTED WITH MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND NGO REPRESENTATIVES TO INFORM ABOUT THE WOLF HUNTS HISTORY AND ADVERSE EFFECTS.MAY 2023 LAUNCHED PAID MEDIA CAMPAIGN WITH BILLBOARDS AND RADIO ADS TO EMPHASIZE THAT WOLVES KEEP OUR WILDERNESS WILD.JULY 2023, HOWLING FOR WOLVES PURCHASED GUARD DOG PUPS FOR A FARMER IN WOLF TERRITORY IN WI AND SHOWED THEIR PROGRESS IN TRAINING AND DUTIES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.AUGUST 2023, HFW ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (DNR) ALL DAY EVENT ON THE WOLF PLAN WITH FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTATION AND REVIEW BY THE WOLF TECHNICAL GROUP IN BAXTER, MN. HFW CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE FOR NONLETHAL PLANS, BETTER RESEARCH ON HABITAT AND HFW CONTINUES TO OPPOSE WOLF HUNTING.ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 HOWLING FOR WOLVES HOSTED A BOOTH AT VEG FEST IN ST. PAUL, MN TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT WILD WOLVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maureen Hackett President | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Roman Olynyk Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Wolf Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $254,228 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,228 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $254,228 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,713 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,969 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $377 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $289,915 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $24,733 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $24,733 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $242 |
| Total liabilities | $242 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $24,491 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $24,733 |