Ventana Wildlife Society

Organization Overview

Ventana Wildlife Society is located in Monterey, CA. The organization was established in 1982. 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 03/2022, Ventana Wildlife Society employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ventana Wildlife Society 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 03/2022, Ventana Wildlife Society generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE WILDLIFE, PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES, AND OWNERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF TWO WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

SPECIES RECOVERY: FOCUSING ON NATIVE SPECIES OF WILDLIFE, THE SOCIETY REINTRODUCES, MANAGES, AND MONITORS WILD POPULATIONS OF ANIMALS. THE SOCIETY RESTORED A POPULATION OF BALD EAGLES IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, ALONG WITH PARTNERS, AND CONTINUES TO RELEASE EAGLES AND OTHER BIRDS OF PREY AS NEEDED. THE SOCIETY IS ACTIVELY REINTRODUCING CALIFORNIA CONDORS TO CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. WORKING CLOSELY WITH LANDOWNERS AND GOVERNMENT, THE SOCIETY HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE AT ENCOURAGING A SWITCH FROM LEAD TO NONLEAD AMMUNITION IN KEY CONDOR AREAS SINCE THE INGESTION OF SPENT LEAD AMMUNITION REMAINS THE GREATEST THREAT TO THEIR RECOVERY. THE SOCIETY IS ALSO PARTICIPATING IN A COLLABORATION TO RESTORE CONDORS TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AND BUILDING A PROGRAM-WIDE, INTER-AGENCY, ONLINE DATABASE TO FACILITATE SHARING AND COLLABORATION.


EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: USING NATURE AS A CLASSROOM, THE SOCIETY HELPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND THE OUTDOORS WHILE EXPLORING WAYS THEY CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ITS PROTECTION OR ENHANCEMENT. THE SOCIETY OPERATES A YEAR-ROUND ACTIVE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES NATURAL SCIENCE DISCOVERY CAMP, WEE ONES IN THE WOODS, CONDOR WILDERNESS CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR TEENS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE SOCIETY SERVES AS TRAINING GROUNDS FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES BY OFFERING INTERNSHIPS IN A PROFESSIONAL, HANDS-ON SETTING. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES TIMELY AND MEANINGFUL INFORMATION THROUGH ITS NEWSLETTER, PRESS RELEASES, SPECIAL EVENTS, EXHIBITS, AND SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS.


REBUILDING THE CONDOR SANCTUARY IN BIG SUR, CA. THE DOLAN WILDFIRE OF AUGUST 2020 DESTROYED ALL FACILITIES AT THIS REMOTE PROPERTY WHERE CALIFORNIA CONDOR RECOVERY WORK HAS TAKEN PLACE SINCE 1997 WHEN THE FIRST RELEASE OF CAPTIVE-BRED CONDORS IN CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. THE REBUILDING EFFORT IS UNDERWAY TO BUILD A BIGGER AND BETTER FACILITIES INCLUDING A NEW CONDOR RELEASE FACILITY AND A BUNKHOUSE / RESEARCH FACILITY FOR USE BY BIOLOGISTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly Sorenson
Executive Dir.
$124,286
Jay Sinclair
Treasurer
$0
Karen Kreiger
Vice Chair
$0
Bill Eckert
Chair
$0
Amanda Freedman
Secretary
$0
Mason Mallory
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $544,924
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,133,834
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,580
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,678,758
Total Program Service Revenue$10,132
Investment income $386
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 $2,292
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,699,509

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ventana Wildlife Society has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
L & L Borok Foundation

Sunnyvale, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION

$1,000
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