Wild Horizons Wildlife Orphanage And Sanctuary, operating under the name Victoria Falls Wildlife Fund, is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Victoria Falls Wildlife Fund 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 12/2022, Victoria Falls Wildlife Fund generated $386.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $422.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.7% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ACTIVELY ADVANCE AND PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND THE SUSTAINABLE USE OF INDIGENOUS RESOURCES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST BASED IN VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE. IN CASES WHERE WILDLIFE HAVE BEEN INJURED OR ORPHANED DUE TO HUMAN INTERFERENCE, VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST WILL HELP ANIMALS RECOVER THROUGH VETERINARY OR OTHER CARE METHODS. THE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER ALLOWS CARE FOR RESCUED ANIMALS UNTIL THEY CAN BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD.
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST BASED IN VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE FOR WILDLIFE RESEARCH. RESEARCH PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN FINDING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR LONG TERM CONSERVATION AS HUMAN POPULATION GROWTH PUTS A STRAIN ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE HABITATS. RESEARCH PROJECTS INCLUDE MONITORING LIONS AND THEIR CONTACT WITH HUMANS AND THEIR DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND FINDING WAYS TO CONTROL CONFLICT, SPATIAL MOVEMENT OF ELEPHANTS TO AVOID HUMAN CONFLICT, RHINOCEROS CONSERVATION, AND VULTURE CONSERVATION.
THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FUNDS TO VICTORIA FALLS WILDLIFE TRUST BASED IN VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE TO ASSIST IN THE OPERATION OF THE WILDLIFE DISEASE AND FORENSICS LABORATORY. THE LABORATORY TESTS FOR ZOONOTIC AND TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES TO DETERMINE WHAT DISEASES ARE CIRCULATING IN DIFFERENT SPECIES OF WILDLIFE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS. THE LABORATORY ALSO SURVEILS AND MONITORS THESE DISEASES TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ANIMALS AND HUMANS FROM POSSIBLE SPREAD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mary Wright President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Barbara Murasiranwa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alberto Deleo Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leon Varley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Bronwyn Young Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $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 | $384,618 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $384,618 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,635 |
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 | $386,253 |
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 | $322,929 |
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 | $54,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,305 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,864 |
Office expenses | $3,266 |
Information technology | $3,994 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $19,492 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $4,140 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $422,655 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $197,055 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $30,000 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $98,709 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $325,764 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,740 |
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 | $20,740 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,315 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $128,709 |
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 | $325,764 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Wild Horizons Wildlife Orphanage And Sanctuary has recieved totaling $55,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $25,150 |
Mzuri Wildlife Club Foundation Greenbrae, CA PURPOSE: WILDLIFE CONSERVATION | $15,000 |
Zoological Society Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $109,062 |
Earnings | -$20,353 |
Net Contributions | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $98,709 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Wildlife Conservation Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $43,295,816 | $44,085,473 |
Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | $47,636,579 | $15,865,480 |
Bubye Valley Conservation Research Pleasanton, CA | $311,846 | $6,211,000 |
California State Wildlife Foundation Berkeley, CA | $18,836,509 | $3,709,461 |
Winat Organization Sacramento, CA | $67,955 | $4,576,254 |
Safari Club International Foundation Tucson, AZ | $35,723,815 | $6,669,750 |
Animals Asia Foundation Limited Los Angeles, CA | $2,449,037 | $4,587,272 |
California Deer Association Redding, CA | $2,723,378 | $2,678,758 |
International Bird Rescue Fairfield, CA | $697,182 | $2,439,810 |
Turtle Conservancy Ojai, CA | $1,771,749 | $2,238,835 |
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation Monterey, CA | $2,494,586 | $2,008,358 |
Tiger Preservation Center Inc Cave Junction, OR | $0 | $1,705,482 |