Spring Of Evolution Inc

Organization Overview

Spring Of Evolution Inc, operating under the name Wolf Connection, is located in Acton, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wolf Connection employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wolf Connection 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, Wolf Connection generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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

PROVIDING ANIMAL RESCUE AND WILDFIRE PREVENTION AT-RISK YOUTH EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND SUSTAINABILITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT - UNIQUE SANCTUARY AND WILDERNESS RETREAT CENTER THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER THROUGH DIRECT RELATIONSHIP WITH RESCUED WOLVES. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCT VISITS AND EVENTS TO BRING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TOGETHER TO HELP THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE FIND A WAY TO DEAL WITH STRESS, ANXIETY AND MOST RECENTLY SOCIAL ISOLATION BROUGHT ON BY THE PANDEMIC BY RECONNECTING THEM WITH NATURE, ANIMALS, OTHER HUMANS AND THEMSELVES. VISITORS COME SEEKING A POSITIVE EXPERIENCE WITH NATURE OR SIMPLY TIME AWAY WITH OUR MAJESTIC WOLVES, BUT THEY DISCOVER MUCH MORE. THEY LEARN RESILIENCE IN THE INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF OUR RESCUED WOLVES. IN THEIR RECONNECTION WITH NATURE, THEY OPEN TO A DEEPER PART OF THEMSELVES. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ABLE TO DO 25 PRIVATE VISITS FOR THE PUBLIC IN 2021. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERED ASLIDING SCALEBASED ON WHAT THEY COULD AFFORD TO PAY, NO MATTER THE COST TO US IN STAFFING AND FOOD. WOLF CONNECTION WAS ALSO ABLE TO HOST 30 EVENTS SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY. AT THESE EVENTS, THE GUESTS SHARED THEIR OWN STORIES OF THE SADNESS AND TRAUMA THEY WITNESSED


AT RISK YOUTH AND EMPOWERMENT - THE ORGANIZATION EMPOWERS YOUTH TO BECOME AUTHENTIC LEADERS AND CONTRIBUTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS - THE ORGANIZATION ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH FACILITATING EXPERIENTIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH RESCUED WOLVES AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1500 YOUTH AND ADULTS VIA OUR ON-SITE EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, OUR LARGEST IMPACT TO DATE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION SECURED FUNDING TO LAUNCH AN ONLINE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM,WOLF LESSONS FOR HUMAN LIVES, INCLUDING MEDIA EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND MARKETING, THAT WILL ENGAGE AND SERVE APPROXIMATELY 200 YOUTH THIS YEAR AND UP TO 40,000 YOUTH IN THE NEXT THREE YEARS.ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION SECURED CONTRACTSWITH THREE MAJOR COUNTY DEPARTMENTS TO SERVE AN ADDITIONAL 100 - 400 YOUTH AND ADULTS VIA ON-SITE AND VIRTUAL PROGRAM IN 2022 AND 2023.


ANIMAL WELFARE AND RESCUE - ANIMAL RESCUE AND WILDLIFE PRESERVATION LOCATED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES COUNTY A-RATED AND LICENSED WITH THE USDA LA COUNTY DEPT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FOR THE RESCUE AND LIFETIME CARE OF WOLVES AND WOLF DOGS. ALL ANIMALS UNDER OUR CARE HAVE AN INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL PLAN THAT MEETS EACH ANIMALS NEEDS. THIS PLAN IS CONSTANTLY REVISED AND UPDATED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS 32 WOLVES AND WOLF DOGS IN OUR CARE AND CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND ACCEPT MORE AS NEEDED. THE ORGANIZATION RECENTLY APPLIED FOR OUR FISH AND WILDLIFE LICENSE TO RESCUE WHATS CONSIDERED FULL WOLVES IN THE NEAR FUTURE TO HELP SAVE THE POPULATION OF WOLVES IN DANGER. WOLVES ARE AN ENDANGERED AND PROTECTED SPECIES IN CERTAIN AREAS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Teo Alfero
Chief Executive Officer
$70,349
Stephen Bochner
Board Chair
$0
Ashton Charles
Board Secretary
$0
Daniel Amir
Board Treasurer
$0
Jr Chatman
Board Member
$0
David Casselman
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $564,322
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$904,064
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,468,386
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $48
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 $314
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,468,748

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Spring Of Evolution Inc has recieved totaling $25,455.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$8,500
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,235
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$720
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