Wild Animal Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 10/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-2281466
Organization Overview
Wild Animal Initiative Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wild Animal Initiative Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Animal Initiative Inc 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, Wild Animal Initiative Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE'S MISSION IS TO RESEARCH, RAISE AWARENESS, AND REDUCE THE SUFFERING OF ANIMALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERNAL RESEARCH - WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE CONDUCTS FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH IN THE WELFARE BIOLOGY AND WILD ANIMAL WELFARE SPACES. THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES LITERATURE REVIEWS, COMPLETES MESSAGING STUDIES, AND PUBLISHES ORIGINAL RESEARCH ON WILD ANIMAL WELFARE.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - WILD ANIMAL INITIATIVE CONDUCTS OUTREACH TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS ON WILD ANIMAL WELFARE TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH OF WELFARE BIOLOGY AS AN ACADEMIC FIELD.
GRANTMAKING - THIS PROGRAM FUNDS RESEARCH THAT DEEPENS SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE WELFARE OF WILD ANIMALS IN ORDER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF AS MANY WILD ANIMALS AS POSSIBLE, REGARDLESS OF WHAT CAUSES THE THREATS TO THEIR WELL-BEING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christine Perry President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Josh You Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ignacio Moore Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nikolai Gates Vetr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stien Van Der Ploeg Former Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anam Nguyen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $1,724,454 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,724,454 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26,474 |
| 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 | $1,750,928 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $371,444 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $30,280 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $244,879 |
| 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 | $634,147 |
| 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 | $42,749 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $394,265 |
| Advertising and promotion | $462 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $74,853 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,333 |
| All other expenses | $1,986 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,838,810 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,147,896 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,027,403 |
| 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 | $5,175,299 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $222,459 |
| 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 | $21,686 |
| Total liabilities | $244,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,297,662 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,633,492 |
| 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 | $5,175,299 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wild Animal Initiative Inc has awarded $165,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS DARTMOUTH PURPOSE: TO FUNDS ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HIGH-PRIORITY QUESTIONS IN WILD ANIMAL WELFARE. | $30,000 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO FUNDS ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HIGH-PRIORITY QUESTIONS IN WILD ANIMAL WELFARE. | $30,000 |
SAN FRANCISCO BAY BIRD OBSERVATORY PURPOSE: TO FUNDS ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HIGH-PRIORITY QUESTIONS IN WILD ANIMAL WELFARE. | $10,000 |
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO FUNDS ACADEMIC RESEARCH ON HIGH-PRIORITY QUESTIONS IN WILD ANIMAL WELFARE. | $95,000 |