Champions For Wildlife
- Assets
- $320.6k
- Revenue
- $312.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Lynn, NC
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-4584220
Organization Overview
Champions For Wildlife is located in Lynn, NC. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Champions For Wildlife employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champions For Wildlife 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 12/2023, Champions For Wildlife generated $312.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $142.2k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE KIDS TO BE CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE USING ART AND EDUCATION. WE BELIEVE THE MORE YOU LEARN, THE MORE YOU LOVE, THE MORE YOU PROTECT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE PARTNERS WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE WILD FOR ART PROGRAMS ON NORTH CAROLINA NATIVE WILDLIFE. ALL PROGRAMS INCORPORATE AN ART ACTIVITY. EACH ACTIVITY RUNS 45-60 MINUTES, WITH 15-20 MINUTES OF A STANDARDS-ALIGNED SCIENCE AND WILDLIFE LESSON. STUDENTS TAKE THE ART HOME AND SHARE WHAT THEY LEARNED WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. EACH OF THESE PROGRAMS IS PROVIDED TO TEACHERS FREE OF CHARGE THANKS TO THE SUPPORT FROM DONORS AND GRANTORS. IN 2023, CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE TAUGHT IN-CLASS PROGRAMMING - PRIMARILY IN HENDERSON AND POLK COUNTIES, BUT ALSO EXPANDED INTO BUNCOMBE, TYRRELL, AND SPARTANBURG COUNTIES FOR A FEW PROGRAMS - FOR A TOTAL OF 108 CLASSES AND 2,147 STUDENTS REACHED.
IN ADDITION TO THE IN-CLASS PROGRAMMING, CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE PARTNERED WITH THE POLK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO LEAD 49 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ALSO ON NATIVE NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE WITH A FOCUS ON CREATING ART TO DEMONSTRATE APPRECIATION OF THAT WILDLIFE. THIS PROGRAMMING REACHED A TOTAL OF 1,325 STUDENTS OVER THE COURSE OF 2023 AND WAS RE-ESTABLISHED FOR THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR.
CHAMPIONS FOR WILDLIFE SPEARHEADED THE RED WOLF MURAL PROJECT TO CREATE A PUBLIC ART MASTERPIECE ON THE RED WOLF CENTER IN COLUMBIA, NC WHERE THE ONLY POPULATION OF WILD RED WOLVES LIVE. MATT WILLEY PAINTED THE MURAL ALONG WITH LOCAL ARTISTS, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE MURAL BROUGHT THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER AND HAS GREATLY INCREASED AWARENESS OF RED WOLVES AND OTHER WILDLIFE LIVING IN THE EASTERN NC WILDLIFE REFUGES. TWENTY-ONE VOLUNTEERS DONATED OVER 1200 HOURS TO THE PROJECT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Loti Woods Co-Founder Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 65 | $0 |
Dale Weiler Co-Founder President | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Diana Twining Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deb Vasilopoulos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rebecca Barnes Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassia Rivera Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $231,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $231,684 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $456 |
| Investment income | $7,994 |
| 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 | $71,666 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $312,345 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $93,734 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,076 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $600 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,235 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,168 |
| Advertising and promotion | $583 |
| Office expenses | $2,283 |
| Information technology | $11,240 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,746 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,688 |
| All other expenses | $220 |
| Total functional expenses | $142,186 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $22,735 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $295,830 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,632 |
| 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 | $448 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $320,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,149 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,149 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $314,496 |
| 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 | $320,645 |