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EIN 31-1113570

The Wilds

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
301
City
Powell
State
Ohio
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
Description
The Wilds preserves and protects endangered animals while educating the public about their importance. Vast landscapes and lush scenery surround the nearly 10,000-acre conservation center located in Powell, OH. Every year, it attracts over 120,000 visitors as one of North America's largest and most advanced centers for wildlife conservation.
Related structure
The Wilds is a subordinate organization under Columbus Zoological Park Association.
Also known as...
International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals
Total revenues
$10,175,396
2023
Total expenses
$8,415,753
2023
Total assets
$28,949,666
2023
Num. employees
301
2023

Program areas at The Wilds

The Wilds sits on almost 10,000 acres of lush landscapes along The appalachian byway and attracts over 80,000 visitors annually. The Wilds is among one of The largest, cutting-edge conservation centers in north america and is home to more than 500 Animals representing 28 rare and endangered species from around The world. The Wilds operates tours, overnight accommodations, special events, and summer camps as a source of revenue.

Who funds The Wilds

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationAnimal Conservation$1,650,500
Puffin Foundation WestUnrestricted Grant To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose.$125,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$24,365
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at The Wilds

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas SchmidChief Executive Officer and President$0
Jennifer BonifasInterim Chief Financial Officer
Angel MummaSenior Vice President of Finance$0
Priscilla JoynerDirector of Animal Health$118,657
Keith ShumateSecretary and Trustee$0
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for The Wilds

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,984,397
Program services$5,171,196
Investment income and dividends$218,573
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$8,571
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$25,069
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$725,317
Miscellaneous revenues$42,273
Total revenues$10,175,396

Form 990s for The Wilds

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-04990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Wilds

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The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA$20,472,796
Performing Animal Welfare SocietyGalt, CA$5,593,574
National Aviary PittsburghPittsburgh, PA$8,653,469
International Crane FoundationBaraboo, WI$16,471,068
The Peregrine FundBoise, ID$34,609,033
National Deer AssociationBogart, GA$2,975,036
Tri-State Bird Rescue and ResearchNewark, DE$3,010,531
Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee ConservationWauchula, FL$4,327,363
Return To FreedomLompoc, CA$3,090,806
Point Blue Conservation Science (PRBO)Petaluma, CA$17,327,394
Data update history
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $1,650,500 from Columbus Zoological Park Association
July 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,851,000 from Columbus Zoological Park Association
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $28,882 from Columbus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
9990 Riverside Dr
Powell, OH 43065
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Delaware County, OH
Website URL
thewilds.org/ 
Phone
(614) 645-3400
Facebook page
visitthewilds 
Twitter profile
@thewilds 
IRS details
EIN
31-1113570
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
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
Subordinate organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0243565
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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