Apex Protection Project is located in Palmdale, CA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Apex Protection Project employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Apex Protection Project 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 09/2022, Apex Protection Project generated $428.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $366.2k during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 20.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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APEX PROTECTION PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING WOLVES AND WOLFDOGS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, RESCUE AND ADVOCACY WITH THE DREAM OF LIVING IN A WORLD WHERE WOLF AND ALL SPECIES ARE HIGHLY VALUED, PROTECTED AND RESPECTED FOR THE BALANCE THEY BRING TO THE ECOSYSTEM AND FOR THE GIFTS THEY OFFER TO HUMANITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION- APEX EDUCATES BETWEEN 1500-3000 KIDS ANNUALLY WITH OUR FREE LIVE SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. - WITH 1.6 MILLION FOLLOWERS ON TIKTOK, 61.9K FOLLOWERS ON IG, AND 17,073K FOLLOWERS ON FB, WE REACH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES DAILY WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL LIVE SESSIONS AND POSTS. - AN AVERAGE OF 300 PEOPLE PER YEAR PASS THROUGH THE APEX FACILITY FOR OUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH THE AMBASSADOR PACK. - APEX CREATED, PRODUCES AND HOSTS SEDONA WOLF WEEK, THE LARGEST ANNUAL WOLF CONFERENCE IN THE WORLD. SEDONA WOLF WEEK, ORIGINALLY BORN IN SEDONA, AZ, IS NOW HOSTED IN LOS ANGELES TO ACCOMMODATE A LARGER LIVE AUDIENCE AS WELL AS STREAMED LIVE INTERNATIONALLY, REACHING SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE WORLDWIDE. IT INCLUDES LECTURES FROM THE LEADING EXPERTS ON WOLVES AS WELL AS NATURE-BASED ART AND ENTERTAINMENT AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE APEX AMBASSADOR PACK. RESCUE- APEX ACTIVELY RESCUES AND HOMES OR FINDS OTHER QUALIFIED SANCTUARIES FOR CAPTIVE-BORN WOLVES/WOLFDOGS IN NEED. APEX ALSO COORDINATES AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN TRANSPORTING THESE ANIMALS TO SAFETY. THESE SITUATIONS AVERAGE TWO-SEVEN INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS A WEEK.- THE APEX SANCTUARY IS CURRENTLY HOME TO 16 RESCUED WOLVES AND WOLFDOGS.ADVOCACY- APEX HELPS IN ADVOCATING FOR THE PROTECTION OF WOLVES IN THE WILD BEING AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES COALITION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paula Ficara Corrsp Sec | Trustee | 50 | $56,929 |
Steve Wastell Treasurer | Trustee | 50 | $0 |
Yuka Kobayashi Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Todd George Chairman | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Suzi Landolphi Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Ian Winer Secretary | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $12,715 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $341,954 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $354,669 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $73,734 |
Investment income | $150 |
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 | $428,553 |
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. | $56,929 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $31,527 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,277 |
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 | $1,596 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,968 |
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 | $13,983 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $14,276 |
Total functional expenses | $366,182 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,399 |
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 | $50,713 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,630 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $262,742 |
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 | $20,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $106,352 |
Total liabilities | $126,352 |
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 | $136,390 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $262,742 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Apex Protection Project has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Peggy Ell Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ramp Foundation Woodside, CA | $8,307,536 | $31,554 |
Friends Of The Sea Lion Inc Laguna Beach, CA | $15,898,376 | $5,759,312 |
Lions Tigers & Bears Alpine, CA | $6,995,199 | $4,085,452 |
Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center Scottsdale, AZ | $2,283,236 | $2,166,735 |
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation And Education Center Merlin, OR | $1,817,968 | $1,894,190 |
Ventana Wildlife Society Monterey, CA | $5,379,258 | $1,699,509 |
Lion Habitat Ranch Inc Henderson, NV | $437,729 | $1,580,186 |
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Santa Barbara, CA | $8,744,378 | $3,589,116 |
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue Cotati, CA | $2,060,002 | $1,676,040 |
Tucson Wildlife Center Tucson, AZ | $7,133,628 | $1,536,578 |
The Wildlife Center Of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | $1,930,227 | $882,156 |
Wildlife Waystation Inc Sylmar, CA | $1,485,516 | $1,480,863 |