Wildlife Information Center Inc
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $398.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Slatington, PA
- Founding
- 10/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 22-2741693
Organization Overview
Wildlife Information Center Inc is located in Slatington, PA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Wildlife Information Center Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Information Center Inc 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, Wildlife Information Center Inc generated $398.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $381.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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 IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY PROTECTING THE WILDLIFE AND ENHANCING THE HABITATS OF OUR REFUGE, THE NEIGHBORING KITTATINNY RIDGE, AND THE LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION:ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IS A PILLAR OF WORK AT LEHIGH GAP. WE BELEIVE THAT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SERVICES (FOOD, CLEAN WATER, CLEAR AIR, ETC.) THAT OUR EARTHS NATURAL AREAS PROVIDE IS A CRITICAL PART OF AN INDIVIDUALS EDUCATION.IN THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE REACHED 9,000 STUDENTS WITH IN-SCHOOL AND FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS EXTEND FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO ADULT, INCLUDING MANY COLLEGE CLASSES AND A WELL ATTENDED LECTURE SERIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, ALLOWING OUR MESSAGES TO REACH MANY MORE STUDENTS. FURTHERMORE, WE MAKE NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION.
CONSERVATION:PRESERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT TO OUR REFUGE, ON THE KITTATINY RIDGE, AND THE LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED IS A PILLAR OF OUR WORK AT WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER. ENGAGING VISITORS, AS WELL AS TRAIL AND RIVER USERS WITH THIS CONSERVATION WORK IS CRUCIAL TO THIS WORK.
RESEARCH:THE WILDLIFE CENTER UTILIZES SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO MANAGE OUR 850 ACRE REFUGE. THE WILDLIFE CENTER HAS PEOPLE ON ITS STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND LARGE TEAM OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS QUALIFIED TO DESIGN, SUPERVISE, OR CONDUCT THE NECESSARY RESEARCH. THE WILDLIFE CENTER HAS ALSO ACTIVELY DEVELOPED RESEARCH CONNECTIONS WITH QUALIFIED SCIENTISTS AT THE MANY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA. THESE FACULTY MEMBERS REGULARLY CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND/OR SUPERVISE RESEARCH WORK BY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ON WILDLIFE CENTER PROPERTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Kunkle Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Anita Collins Vice President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jennifer Lansing Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Chad Schwartz Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Diane Husic President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Brian Birchak Director Of Communications | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $36,248 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $311,592 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $347,840 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,260 |
| Investment income | $33,984 |
| 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 | $5,239 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $398,323 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,667 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $66,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,817 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,139 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $4,577 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,944 |
| Travel | $3,410 |
| 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 | $43,758 |
| Insurance | $15,829 |
| All other expenses | $2,491 |
| Total functional expenses | $381,685 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $266,771 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $398,176 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $1,602,579 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,854,292 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,121,818 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,000 |
| Total liabilities | $1,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,893,741 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $227,077 |
| 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 | $4,121,818 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Wildlife Information Center Inc has recieved totaling $31,433.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,235 |
Julius & Katheryn Hommer Foundation Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,750 |
Ppl Foundation Allentown, PA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $448 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,182,476 |
| Admin Expense | $11,961 |
| Net Contributions | $139,317 |
| Ending Balance | $1,309,832 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | $6,474,489 | $29,024,607 |
Council On The Environment Inc New York, NY | $42,012,048 | $22,554,174 |
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Citizens Conservation Corps Inc Beckley, WV | $2,179,540 | $6,277,989 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Nature Forward Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $13,470,867 | $5,136,432 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |