Wildlife Heritage Foundation is located in Lincoln, CA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wildlife Heritage Foundation employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Heritage Foundation 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 12/2021, Wildlife Heritage Foundation generated $5.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT, ENHANCE, AND RESTORE WILDLIFE HABITAT AND TO PROVIDE NATURE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION PROTECTS, ENHANCES, AND RESTORES WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PROVIDES NATURE EDUCATION FOR YOUTH. IN 2021, WE PERMANENTLY PROTECTED AN ADDITIONAL 207.83 ACRES WITH THREE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, AND PERFORMED STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT FOR 191 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS PROTECTING 93,060 ACRES OF WILDLIFE HABITAT AND OPEN SPACE. WE DEVELOPED FUNDING PROPOSALS FOR A MAJOR CREEK RESTORATION PROJECT AND OTHER LAND ACQUISITIONS.
WILDLIFE HERITAGE FOUNDATION HAS A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL EVENTS FOR ALL AGES, BUT WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON YOUTH, TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION FOR THE NATURAL WORLD. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON OUR PROTECTED PROPERTIES ON THE SUBJECTS OF WILDLIFE, WETLANDS, POLLINATORS, WILDFLOWERS, WATER CYCLE AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES AND HABITATS FOUND IN CALIFORNIA FOR HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS IN THE WESTERN PLACER UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTS, A WEEK-LONG OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE FOR 6TH GRADERS. WHF ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL NATURE WALKS FOR ADULTS. IN 2021, FIELD TRIPS AND OTHER PUBLIC EVENTS WERE CANCELLED FOR THE YEAR DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darla Guenzler Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $157,590 |
Kurt Worley President | OfficerTrustee | 0.08 | $0 |
Cassandra Walker Treasurer/cfo | OfficerTrustee | 0.08 | $0 |
Loren Clark Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.08 | $0 |
Primo Santini Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $0 |
Robert Weygandt Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Heron Pacific Llc Land Management Expenses | 12/30/21 | $239,671 |
Boutin Jones Inc Land Management Expenses | 12/30/21 | $178,122 |
Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildl Land Management Expenses | 12/30/21 | $131,264 |
Olberding Environmental Land Management Expenses | 12/30/21 | $112,901 |
Domain Timber Advisors (Also Dba Wildlan Land Management Expenses | 12/30/21 | $106,408 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $151,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $20,233 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $171,533 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,925,380 |
Investment income | $1,934,616 |
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 | $5,031,529 |
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. | $175,725 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,570 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $424,626 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,394 |
Other employee benefits | $60,369 |
Payroll taxes | $47,978 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $233,947 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $628,303 |
Fees for services: Other | $48,733 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,664 |
Information technology | $30,745 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $43,461 |
Travel | $19,325 |
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 | $33,369 |
Insurance | $23,589 |
All other expenses | $11,064 |
Total functional expenses | $3,070,553 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $925,534 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $785,364 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,172,240 |
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 | $38,414 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,345 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $109,052,357 |
Investments—other securities | $3,466,702 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $118,468,956 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $732,070 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $242,153 |
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 | $1,623,407 |
Total liabilities | $2,597,630 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,531,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,340,306 |
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 | $118,468,956 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Wildlife Heritage Foundation has recieved totaling $111,792.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA PURPOSE: CE ENDOWMENT | $111,787 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Beg. Balance | $96,426,948 |
Earnings | $1,978,330 |
Net Contributions | $11,583,142 |
Other Expense | $1,055,214 |
Ending Balance | $108,933,206 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Living Desert Palm Desert, CA | $126,171,704 | $34,591,756 |
Sonoma Land Trust Santa Rosa, CA | $48,073,426 | $13,750,403 |
Shasta Land Trust Redding, CA | $1,713,307 | $11,450,498 |
Center For Natural Lands Management Temecula, CA | $268,081,806 | $7,030,474 |
Truckee Donner Land Trust Truckee, CA | $49,860,390 | $8,251,860 |
Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | $148,685,880 | $11,621,099 |
Organic Materials Review Institute Eugene, OR | $2,429,450 | $7,163,991 |
Hiipaka Llc Haleiwa, HI | $26,440,527 | $11,083,496 |
Banning Ranch Conservancy Newport Beach, CA | $180,703 | $352,883 |
Arizona Land And Water Trust Inc Tucson, AZ | $19,341,295 | $7,113,905 |
Ala Kahakai Trail Association Kamuela, HI | $15,140,176 | $6,288,942 |
Pacific Forest And Watershed Lands Stewardship Council Orangevale, CA | $18,809,229 | $90,114 |