EIN 74-2489879

Mission Wolf

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Westcliffe
Year formed
1988
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Mission Wolf maintains a solar powered nature center that serves as a sanctuary and refuge for about 30 wolves and 10 horses. The organization provides educational programs and materials to over 10,000 visitors, conducts educational programs with wolves, and promotes wildlife and habitat conservation.
Total revenues
$774,983
2022
Total expenses
$635,824
2022
Total assets
$3,391,581
2022
Num. employees
6
2022

Program areas at Mission Wolf

The organization maintains a solar powered nature ctr and mainly volunteer operated sanctuary and refuge for approximately 30 wolves and 10 horses. We provide educational programs and materials to over 10,000 visitors, conduct educational programs with wolves. Volunteers experience hands-on education, our ambassador wolves reach thousands of people. A mainly volunteer staff operates and overseses the refuge and practices and promotes sustainability and habitat conservation. We are an educational Wolf sanctuary in the remote Colorado mountains focused on sustainability, operate on solar power, and build with primarily recycled materials. Our community of volunteers and employees are from around the world. We connect people with nature using hands-on education through volunteer internships and programs, we inspire individuals to become stewards of the earth, while providing a home for rescued wolves and horses. We promote habitat conservation.

Who funds Mission Wolf

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sherman Fairchild FoundationGeneral Support$25,000
Wet MTN Valley Community FoundationWolf Preservation$19,865
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$17,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Mission Wolf

NameTitleCompensation
Kent WeberTreasurer$0
Mike Gaarde, RefugeDirector
Dave KreutzerVice President$0
Mike GaardePresident$0
Julie KreutzerSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Mission Wolf

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$706,418
Program services$11,118
Investment income and dividends$43,458
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$13,989
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$774,983

Form 990s for Mission Wolf

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-19990View PDF
2021-122022-07-21990View PDF
2020-122021-09-29990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-22990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Sherman Fairchild Foundation
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from RBG
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
State / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1211
Westcliffe, CO 81252
County
Custer County, CO
Website URL
missionwolf.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
74-2489879
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1988
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D31: Protection of Endangered Species
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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