W O L F is located in Laporte, CO. The organization was established in 1995. 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, W O L F employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. W O L F 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, W O L F generated $665.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $965.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% 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
TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOLVES AND WOLF DOGS THROUGH: RESCUE, SANCTUARY AND EDUCATION. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF OUR MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SANCTUARY - SANCTUARY IS THE MAIN FOCUS OF WOLF. WE PROVIDE LIFE LONG CARE TO CAPTIVE BORN WOLF DOGS THAT ARE TARGETED TO BE PETS OR ARE RECOVERED FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS SUCH AS FUR FARMS OR PRIVATE ZOOS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. THIS INCLUDES VETERNINARY CARE, FEEDING, ENRICHMENT, AND TRAINING.
SANCTUARY - SANCTUARY IS THE MAIN FOCUS OF WOLF. WE PROVIDE LIFE LONG CARE TO CAPTIVE BORN WOLF DOGS THAT ARE TARGETED TO BE PETS OR ARE RECOVERED FROM ABUSIVE SITUATIONS SUCH AS FUR FARMS OR PRIVATE ZOOS THAT ARE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THE ANIMALS. THIS INCLUDES VETERNINARY CARE, FEEDING, ENRICHMENT, AND TRAINING.
RESCUE - RESCUE INVOLVES PARTICIPATING IN A NATIONWIDE RESUCE NETWORK THAT ASSISTS WITH PLACEMENT, RECLASSIFICATION, AND/OR OWNER EDUCATION ASSOCIATED WITH WOLF DOGS.
RESCUE - RESCUE INVOLVES PARTICIPATING IN A NATIONWIDE RESUCE NETWORK THAT ASSISTS WITH PLACEMENT, RECLASSIFICATION, AND/OR OWNER EDUCATION ASSOCIATED WITH WOLF DOGS.
EDUCATION - EDUCATION IS RELATED TO TABLING EVENTS, PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS, MUSUEMS AND OTHER SETTINGS. EDUCATION ALSO INCLUDES ADVOCACY WITH GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES AS WELL AS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS.
EDUCATION - EDUCATION IS RELATED TO TABLING EVENTS, PRESENTATIONS AT SCHOOLS, MUSUEMS AND OTHER SETTINGS. EDUCATION ALSO INCLUDES ADVOCACY WITH GOVERNMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES AS WELL AS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Davis Senior Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $20,000 |
Shelley Coldiron Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $18,000 |
Fred Johnston Chair/president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ron Bright Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Bauer Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Peter Dauster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $131,120 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $549,520 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $153,599 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $680,640 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $177 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$40,081 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,831 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $905 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $665,354 |
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. | $38,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,743 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,890 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,008 |
Payroll taxes | $20,215 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,186 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,429 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,745 |
Office expenses | $72,401 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $59,164 |
Travel | $37,527 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $25,048 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,250 |
Insurance | $23,923 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $965,568 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,620 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,595 |
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 | $3,510 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,794 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,614,485 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $451 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,784,455 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,992 |
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 | $219,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $296,365 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $541,357 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,243,098 |
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 | $2,784,455 |