International Wolf Center
- Assets
- $5.5m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 01/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1543539
Organization Overview
International Wolf Center is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, International Wolf Center employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Wolf Center 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, International Wolf Center 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 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER PROMOTES AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF WOLVES, AND ADVANCES THE SURVIVAL OF WOLF POPULATIONS BY TEACHING ABOUT WOLVES, THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO WILD LANDS, AND THE HUMAN ROLE IN THEIR FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WOLF CARE PROGRAMMING:WE ADMINISTERED 8 WOLF CARE PROGRAMS IN 2021 - WHAT'S FOR DINNER, PUP EXPERIENCE, WORKING FOR WOLVES, WOLVES AFTER DARK, WC WEBINARS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS, BEHIND THE SCENES, PUP OBSERVATION TEAM AND WOLF PHOTOGRAPHY. THE 1,374 PARTICIPANTS VIEWED THE WEEKLY FEEDING OF OUR WOLVES AND LEARNED ABOUT FOOD DEFENSE, TUG OF WAR, CACHING, SCENT MARKING, BEHAVIOR OF WOLVES AFTER DARK, EXPERT HANDS-ON INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO PHOTOGRAPH WILDLIFE AND HOW TO MANAGE A SAFE, CLEAN ENRICHING FACILITY FOR WOLVES. THE PUP OBSERVATION TEAM WAS VALUABLE IN ASSISTING THE INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER IN ASSESSING PUP BEHAVIOR AND THE INTRODUCTION OF THE PUP INTO THE MAIN ENCLOSURE. THE CENTER OFFERED YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE WEBINARS OR SINGLE VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH WEBINAR - ALL DONE BY OUR EXPERT WOLF STAFF.
LECTURES AND WEBINARS:INTERNATIONAL WOLF CENTER HELD 11 BIOLOGIST WEBINARS TAUGHT BY EXPERTS IN THE FIELD FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH A TOTAL OF 2,364 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021. WEBINARS SUCH AS: HOW DO WOLVES ALTER WETLANDS?- DR TOM GABLE, WOLVES AT EACH OTHER'S DOOR - KIRA CASSIDY, WOLF PACK UPDATE FROM YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - DOUG SMITH, WOLVES IN WISCONSIN - ADRIAN WYDEVEN, WOLVES AND BEARS: THE NATURE OF COMPETITIVE INTERACTIONS - AIMIEE TALLIAN, THE WOLF IN SPAIN - JUAN CARLOS BLANCO, PUP FOSTERING: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO SAVING MEXICAN WOLVES - REGINA MOSSOTTI, WOLF RETURN TO THE SCANDINAVIAN PENINSULA - PETER WABAKKEN, HOW ON EARTH DO YOU BECOME A WOLF BIOLOGIST - AUSTIN HOMKES, DIVING INTO THE LIVES OF YELLOWSTONE WOLVES - TAYLOR BLAND, AND COLORADO WOLF REINTRODUCTION - KEVIN CROOKS AND REBECCA NIEMIEC COVERED A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS TO EDUCATE THE WORLD ABOUT WOLVES.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS:AT THE INTERPRETIVE CENTER IN ELY, MINNESOTA, WE OFFERED 7 DIFFERENT LEARNING ADVENTURE PROGRAMS IN 2021 WITH 83 PARTICIPANTS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED WOLF RESEARCH DAY ADVENTURE, WILDLIFE IN WINTER DAY ADVENTURE, JR WOLF BIOLOGIST CAMPS, WOLF FAMILY RENDEZVOUS, WILDLIFE CAREER DAY, VOYAGEUR WOLF PROJECT FIELD TRIP, AND WOLVES AND WOMEN'S WEEKEND. PROGRAM CONTENT COVERED METHODS AND DISCOVERIES OF WOLF RESEARCH IN MN, LEARNING ABOUT DIFFERENT ANIMALS' WINTER SURVIVAL STRATEGIES, HANDS-ON OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, GUIDED HIKES IN THE SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST, MEETING BIOLOGISTS AND LEARNING ABOUT THEIR WORK, WOLF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, BEHIND THE SCENE TOURS, MEETING TOM GABLE - VOYAGEUR WOLF PROJECT LEAD TO LEARN ABOUT BASIC EQUIPMENT USED TO STUDY WOLVES AND TRAVELLING TO WOLF KILL SITES AND HOME SITES, AS WELL AS ENJOYING CANOEING AND TELEMETRY.
ALTHOUGH THE COST WAS MINIMAL, THE PARTICIPANT LEVEL WAS HIGH FOR WOLFLINK PROGRAMMING - 232 PROGRAMS WERE GIVEN WORLDWIDE WITH 7,090 PARTICIPANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Grant Spickelmier Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $133,349 |
Richard Duncan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Constance Lafond Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Hunter Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Debbie Hinchcliffe Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cindy Carvelli-Yu Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $17,427 |
| Membership dues | $258,171 |
| Fundraising events | $36,276 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $368,632 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,905,544 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $51,332 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,586,050 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $501,500 |
| Investment income | $6,619 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$13,367 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,491 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $216,111 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,295,422 |
| 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. | $141,514 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $141,514 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $759,459 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $93,916 |
| Payroll taxes | $77,814 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,099 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,952 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,259 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,678 |
| Office expenses | $105,100 |
| Information technology | $19,645 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $179,166 |
| Travel | $17,619 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $545 |
| Interest | $297 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $162,120 |
| Insurance | $33,218 |
| All other expenses | $53,535 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,868,702 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,002,546 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,758,340 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,042 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $97,060 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,236 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,617,643 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,617 |
| Total assets | $5,523,484 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $128,202 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $25,951 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $154,153 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,280,948 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $88,383 |
| 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 | $5,523,484 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that International Wolf Center has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Luciano Family Foundation Independence, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Wolf Center Minneapolis, MN | $5,523,484 | $3,295,422 |
Global Conservation Network Apple Valley, MN | $1,666,313 | $752,333 |
Valley Of The Kings Sanctuary And Retreat Sharon, WI | $612,501 | $595,514 |
Raptor Resource Project Decorah, IA | $561,366 | $399,071 |
Wild And Free Wildlife Program Garrison, MN | $504,392 | $155,932 |
Gray Family Educational Foundation Inc Faribault, MN | $482,881 | $91,207 |