Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 1994. 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, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center 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, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.3% per year over the past 8 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
SAVING OUR WILDLIFE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME, BY RESCUING, REHABILITATING, AND RELEASING INJURED, DISPLACED, AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE, WHILE EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE WILDLIFE AND PARTICIPATING IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION: SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE OPERATES A VETERINARY CLINIC PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE FOR SICK, INJURED, OR ORPHANED MAMMALS. THROUGH OUR REHABILITATION WORK, MORE THAN 90% OF INTAKE ANIMALS WHO SURVIVE THEIR INITIAL TRAMA HAVE BEEN RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD. ANIMAL SANCTUARY: SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING SANCTUARY FOR LARGE MAMMALS SUCH AS BLACK BEARS, MOUNTAIN LIONS, BOBCATS, AND COYOTES. SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE PARTICPATES IN THE MEXICAN WOLF RECOVERY PROGRAM BY PROVIDING SPACE FOR GERIATRIC WOLVES AND COLLECTING GENETIC MATERIAL. ANIMALS THAT HAVE LOST THE ABLITY TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD CAN LIVE OUT THEIR LIVES IN OUR ACCREDITED SANCTUARY.
EDUCATION AND RESEARCH: SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE SHARES ITS KNOWLEDGE OF PROTECTING WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WITH A GOAL OF INSPIRING PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT, RESPECT, AND CONSERVE OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED ONSITE AT THE SANCTUARY IN NORTHEAST SCOTTSDALE INCLUDE WALK WITH WILDLIFE, FAMILY DAYS FOR THE VERY YOUNG, FULL MOON TOURS, DISCOVERY DAYS, AND OTHER WORKSHOPS. SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE OFFERS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY. SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONTRIBUTED TO SEVERAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, INCLUDING STUDIES ON BOBCATS, KIT FOXES, AND JAVALINAS. SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE ALSO ASSISTED IN PRESERVING THE REPRODUCTIVE POTENTIAL OF ENDANGERED MEXICAN WOLVES FOR FUTURE BREEDING PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sam Coppersmith Chair/sec, D | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul Diefenderfer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Searles Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Raandi Morales Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Nick Robl Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Burns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,458,480 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,994 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,458,480 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $306,372 |
Investment income | $26,008 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,455 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $20,367 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,824,682 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $712,442 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,099 |
Payroll taxes | $61,320 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,730 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $97,695 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $64,708 |
Advertising and promotion | $65,801 |
Office expenses | $23,570 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $338,685 |
Travel | $25,042 |
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 | $136,959 |
Insurance | $12,221 |
All other expenses | $2,136 |
Total functional expenses | $2,277,572 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $879,508 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,819,951 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $59,047 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,653 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $30,636 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $21,885 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $970,937 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $67,539 |
Total assets | $3,863,156 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,166 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $126,166 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,656,841 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,149 |
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 | $3,863,156 |