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EIN 47-2214085

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
City
Candler
State
North Carolina
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge rescues and rehabilitates wild animals in Western North Carolina. The facility offers care and transportation to injured and orphaned wildlife, provides support to the community through a hotline for inquiries about wildlife, and promotes public education through events and activities.
Total revenues
$362,242
2023
Total expenses
$346,018
2023
Total assets
$401,240
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

The Appalachian Wildlife facility provides care and transport of injured and orphaned wildlife; support to the community through a hotline for inquiries regarding wildlife and public education through events and activities in the community.

Who funds Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Jem ProjectTo Support Veterinary Care.$10,600
Community Foundation of Western North CarolinaAnimal Welfare$10,330
Helen Kimberly JonesGeneral Operating$10,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

NameTitleCompensation
Savannah Trantham, CWRExecutive Director
Chris GentileDirector, WNC Nature Center
Nina FischesserDirector, May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Gene LoflinTreasurer$0
Thomas RyanVice President$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$358,330
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,404
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$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,508
Total revenues$362,242

Form 990s for Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-01990View PDF
2022-122023-07-31990View PDF
2021-122022-07-25990View PDF
2020-122021-10-27990View PDF
2019-122021-05-04990EZView PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

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Shasta Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationAnderson, CA$94,387
Carolina Waterfowl RescueIndian Trail, NC$953,701
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Friends of RabbitsColumbia, MD$228,558
Think WildBend, OR$854,126
Jackson Hole Wildlife FoundationJackson, WY$686,109
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Hunter Hometown Foundation
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Tobin Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 824
Candler, NC 28715
Metro area
Asheville, NC
County
Buncombe County, NC
Website URL
appalachianwild.org/ 
Phone
(828) 633-6364
IRS details
EIN
47-2214085
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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