Piedmont Wildlife Center is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Piedmont Wildlife Center employed 99 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Piedmont Wildlife 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 06/2024, Piedmont Wildlife Center generated $959.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $868.0k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO BUILD LIFELONG CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE THROUGH IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EDUCATION, CITIZEN SCIENCE, AND WILDLIFE STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDES CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH DAY CAMPS, SCHOOL PROGRAMS (BOTH ON AND OFF-SITE), YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, ADULT CLASSES, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Schopler President  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Marc Gartner Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Anna Bengel Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Michelle Mann Treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 | 
Kiah Wells Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Irene Faust Director  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $6,332 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $121,953 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,107 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,285 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $814,054 | 
| Investment income | $11,453 | 
| 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 | $6,148 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $959,940 | 
| 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. | $75,640 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,564 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $521,836 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $260 | 
| Payroll taxes | $49,118 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,100 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $75,807 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $2,530 | 
| Office expenses | $13,435 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $21,894 | 
| Travel | $10,978 | 
| 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 | $16,178 | 
| Insurance | $19,491 | 
| All other expenses | $802 | 
| Total functional expenses | $867,953 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,296 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $607,345 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,549 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,078 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,675 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $61,840 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $4,604 | 
| Total assets | $780,387 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,415 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $157,077 | 
| 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 | $4,939 | 
| Total liabilities | $225,431 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $554,956 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $780,387 |