The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation
- Assets
- $49.1m
- Revenue
- $33.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 121
- Location
- Keenesburg, CO
- Founding
- 06/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-1351483
Organization Overview
The Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation is located in Keenesburg, CO. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2023, Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation employed 121 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation 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, Wild Animal Sanctuary A Colorado Non-Profit Corporation generated $33.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $30.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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
ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON CAPTIVE WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANIMAL CARE - THE SANCTUARY SUCCESSFULLY CARED FOR MORE THAN 950 LIONS, TIGERS, BEARS, WOLVES AND OTHER LARGE CARNIVORES - AS WELL AS MORE THAN 120 WILD MUSTANGS IN 2023. THE ORGANIZATION FEEDS MORE THAN 110,000 POUNDS OF FRESH, HIGH QUALITY, SPECIES-SPECIFIC FOOD EACH WEEK AND UTILIZED 85 STAFF AND MORE THAN 150 VOLUNTEERS TO CARE FOR THESE ANIMALS. THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY ENCOMPASSES MORE THAN 33,000 WITH ITS FOUR SEPARATE FACILITIES AND PROVIDES LARGE NATURAL HABITATS RANGING FROM 5 TO 300 ACRES IN SIZE FOR ITS RESCUED CARNIVORES TO LIVE IN - AS WELL AS OPEN RANGES VARYING IN SIZE FROM 7,000-ACRES TO MORE THAN 22,500-ACRES FOR ITS RESCUED MUSTANGS TO ENJOY.
ANIMAL SANCTUARY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON CAPTIVE WILDLIFE.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - THE SANCTUARY OPERATED AN ON-SITE PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MORE THAN 130,000 PEOPLE IN THE DENVER METRO AREA, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY IN 2023, AND WAS ABLE TO REACH ANOTHER 450,000 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH DEDICATED MAILINGS OF ITS QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER. MORE THAN 10 SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS AND 20 ADULT EDUCATION OUTINGS WERE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2023. IN ADDITION, SANCTUARY SPEAKER'S BUREAU PRESENTED TO NEARLY 26 DIFFERENT CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS OR OTHER EVENTS VIA ZOOM INTERNET VIDEO PRESENTATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SANCTUARY'S SOCIAL MEDIA EDUCATION CAMPAIGNS WERE ABLE TO REACH MORE THAN 20 MILLION PEOPLE AND ITS MULTIPLE WEB SITES REACHED OVER 80,000 UNIQUE VISITORS PER MONTH DURING 2023.
ANIMAL RESCUE - THE SANCTUARY HAS REMAINED HIGHLY ACTIVE IN RESCUING LARGE CARNIVORES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND FROM MANY OTHER COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. THE SANCTUARY OPERATES A FLEET OF SPECIALIZED RESCUE EQUIPMENT AND HIGHLY TRAINED STAFF TO RESCUE ANIMALS THAT WERE SUFFERING OR FACING DEATH ON A DAILY BASIS. THE SANCTUARY SUCCESSFULLY RESCUED MORE THAN 730 ANIMALS FROM NUMEROUS ROADSIDE ZOOS, PRIVATE OWNERS AND COURT-ORDERED CONFISCATIONS WHICH INCLUDED WORKING WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO RESCUE AN ENTIRE AZA ZOO'S POPULATION IN PUERTO RICO. MANY OF THE ANIMAL SPECIES FROM PUERTO RICO WERE FLOWN TO NUMEROUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES FOR PLACEMENT IN SPECIES-SPECIFIC FACILITIES. A LARGE NUMBER OF THE ANIMALS CAME TO THE WILD ANIMAL SANCUTUARY IN ORDER TO HELP TRANSITION THEM INTO ITS LARGE ACREAGE FREE ROAMING HABITATS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick L Craig Executive Di | Officer | 60 | $258,145 |
Rebecca Miceli Chief Scienc | Officer | $149,569 | |
Nelly Morgan CFO | Officer | $138,325 | |
Michelle Mcgraw Chief Admin | Officer | $119,709 | |
Carl Formolo Chief Of Ope | Officer | $103,738 | |
Scott Edwards Director | Trustee | $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 | $33,757,642 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,066,053 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,757,642 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,150 |
| 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 | $127,266 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,903,058 |
| 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. | $893,766 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,325 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $4,662,348 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $628,932 |
| Payroll taxes | $437,241 |
| 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 | $917,253 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $779,976 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,008,900 |
| Travel | $2,417,030 |
| 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 | $2,851,984 |
| Insurance | $332,736 |
| All other expenses | $45,737 |
| Total functional expenses | $30,529,903 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,743,557 |
| 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 | $1,264,306 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $335,904 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $279,777 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,414,278 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $71,206 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $49,109,028 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $278,258 |
| 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 | $20,055,799 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $20,334,057 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $24,528,258 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,246,713 |
| 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 | $49,109,028 |