EIN 59-3691867

Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
State
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center heals hearts and minds through rescue, sanctuary, and education. They achieve this by rescuing captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals with nowhere else to go. Partner organizations are given the opportunity to learn about the animals' stories while visiting the center.
Total revenues
$686,963
2023
Total expenses
$933,741
2023
Total assets
$3,555,320
2023
Num. employees
8
2023

Program areas at Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

Sws mission is to heal hearts and minds through rescue, Sanctuary, and Education. This is done by rescuing captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals with nowhere else to go. Their stories are shared with participants in partner organizations to promote healing with children and adults who have experienced their own trauma.the organization provides food, shelter, rehabilitation, and medical care for all animals and arranges for adoptions when appropriate. The organization has been home to hundreds of animals through the years and in 2023 was home to 54 wolves/wolfdogs and other exotic animals. In 2023, we rescued 15 animals and assisted with medical expenses and nutrition for an additional 10 animals. In 2023, an estimated 4,500 people benefitted directly from the specific programs that we offer including community events, school events, healing hearts program, and visits. Indirectly, Shy Wolf has reached people around the world through our website, social media, videos and photos. Our social media reach includes a following of over 225k+ followers across various platforms.

Who funds Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Edward and Gale McBride FoundationExempt Function$70,000
PayPal Giving FundGeneral Support$18,448
Collier Community FoundationEnvironment & Animals$17,000
...and 21 more grants received totalling $150,948

Personnel at Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

NameTitleCompensation
Deanna DeppenExecutive Director$78,423
Jessica LegatoAnimal Care Manager
Shane BiltzTreasurer$0
Beth SwiderskiPresident$0
Andrea DekoffSecretary$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$668,232
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$3,561
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$-14,869
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$30,039
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$686,963

Form 990s for Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-10990View PDF
2022-122023-08-31990View PDF
2021-122022-07-11990View PDF
2020-122021-06-21990View PDF
2019-122020-11-18990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 31, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Catherine C Reiley Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $70,000 from The Edward and Gale McBride Foundation
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $18,448 from PayPal Giving Fund
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedFundraising eventsState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1161 27th St SW
Naples, FL 34117
Metro area
Naples-Marco Island, FL
County
Collier County, FL
Website URL
shywolfsanctuary.org/ 
Phone
(239) 455-1698
IRS details
EIN
59-3691867
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
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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