The Wildcat Sanctuary

Organization Overview

The Wildcat Sanctuary is located in Sandstone, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wildcat Sanctuary employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildcat Sanctuary 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 12/2021, Wildcat Sanctuary generated $3.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A NATURAL SANCTUARY TO WILD CATS IN NEED AND INSPIRE CHANGE TO END THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CRISIS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY (TWS) IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT, NO-KILL BIG CAT RESCUE LOCATED IN SANDSTONE, MN. TWS PROVIDES A NATURAL SANCTUARY TO WILD CATS IN NEED AND INSPIRES CHANGE TO END THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CRISIS. TWS IS FUNDED SOLELY ON PRIVATE DONATIONS. THE SANCTUARY IS A RESCUE ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COMBINING NATURAL AND SPACIOUS HABITATS WITH A LIFE FREE OF EXHIBITION, TWS ALLOWS ALL RESIDENTS TO LIVE WILD AT HEART. AS A TRUE SANCTUARY, WE DO NOT BUY, BREED, SELL OR EXHIBIT ANIMALS. THE WILDCAT SANCTUARY IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN SANCTUARY ASSOCIATION AND THE GLOBAL FEDERATION OF ANIMAL SANCTUARIES. WE ARE ALSO LICENSED BY THE USDA. PROGRAM MEASUREMENTS FOR 2021:TWS WELCOMED 16 NEW CAT RESIDENTS, INCLUDING SEVERAL BIG CATS IN OUR WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM.PURCHASED A 2ND 4-BEDROOM HOUSE FOR ADDITIONAL INTERN AND STAFF HOUSINGHIRED KEY POSITIONS HOSPITAL MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND VOLUNTEER/INTERN RESOURCE COORDINATOR AND FACILITIESCONSTRUCTION FOCUSED ON THE BUILD-OUT OF OUR NEW 6,000 SF ANIMAL CARE CENTER PLUS DEMOLITION OF THE OLD ANIMAL CARE OFFICE TRAILER.HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS WERE MADE INCLUDING DRAINAGE AND LANDSCAPING FOR A BIG CAT HABITAT, NEW SHADE SYSTEMS WERE ADDED TO BIG CAT HABITATS ALONG WITH MODIFICATIONS OF GERIATRIC RESIDENTS' HABITATS.2 NEW FREE-ROAMING HABITATS AND BUNGALOW BUILDINGS WERE CONSTRUCTED FOR BOBCATS AND COUGARS.QUARANTINE WAS REVAMPED AND OUTDOOR HEAT PROVIDED FOR THE CHEETAH BROTHERS' WINTER HOUSING.SMALL CAT QUARANTINE WAS EXPANDED FOR MORE OUTDOOR DYNAMIC SPACE.MANY CAT MERGERS TOOK PLACE TO CREATE COMPATIBLE SOCIAL GROUPS.NEW BOILER WAS PURCHASED FOR COUGAR COVE CAT BEDROOM IN-FLOOR HEATING SYSTEMPURCHASED AN ENCLOSED UTV FOR SAFETY AND WINTER WEATHEREMERGENCY GENERATOR AND ADDITIONAL RADIOS WERE PURCHASED AS PART OF OUR SAFETY PLAN32 VOLUNTEER "CREW" DAYS = 1,335 HOURS DONATED!VOLUNTEER GARDEN TEAM = 612 HOURS DONATED!SOCIAL MEDIA AND DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEERS = 3,100 HOURS DONATED!IMPLEMENTED "MOWING AND CHORES & MORE VOLUNTEER TEAM."WE LAUNCHED A TIK-TOK CHANNEL TO EDUCATE AGAINST CUB PETTING AND WILD CATS AS PETS. IT GREW TO 1.2 MILLION FOLLOWERS.LAUNCHED DAILY WITH DASH ON FACEBOOK FOR HIS FIRST 6-MONTHS TO SHARE THE IMPACTS OF CUB PETTING. HIS STORY WAS ALSO PICKED UP BY NATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS AND THE DODO.WORKED WITH THE SPECIES SURVIVAL PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A RETIREMENT HOME TO TWO CHEETAHS.ASSISTED THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN ONE OF THE LARGEST SCALE RESCUES OF BIG CATS AT "TIGER KING PARK."TAMMY REMAINED A MEMBER OF THE BIG CAT SANCTUARY ALLIANCE STEERING COMMITTEE.TAMMY PRESENTED TO THE JUSTICE CLEARING HOUSE ON THE CAPTIVE WILDLIFE CRISIS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tammy Thies
Executive Director
$78,440
Heather Macleod
Secretary
$0
Gail Plewacki
Chair Person
$0
Melissa Cross
Treasurer
$0
Dawn Isackson
Director
$0
Christine Coughlin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $102,327
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,122,697
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $97,259
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,225,024
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $280
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,015
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $24,341
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,255,946

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Wildcat Sanctuary has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Shelp Charitable Foundation Inc

Louisville, KY

PURPOSE: ANIMAL RESCUE

$500
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