EIN 31-1113570

The Wilds

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
303
City
State
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2021-12-01
Description
The Wilds preserves and protects endangered animals while educating the public about their importance. Vast landscapes and lush scenery surround the nearly 10,000-acre conservation center located in Powell, OH. Every year, it attracts over 120,000 visitors as one of North America's largest and most advanced centers for wildlife conservation.
Related structure
The Wilds is a subordinate organization under Columbus Zoological Park Association.
Also known as...
International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals
Total revenues
$8,586,999
2021
Total expenses
$6,620,610
2021
Total assets
$25,120,714
2021
Num. employees
303
2021

Program areas at The Wilds

The Wilds sits on almost 10,000 acres of lush landscapes along The appalachian byway and attracts nearly 120,000 visitors annually, with this number continuously growing. The Wilds is among one of The largest, cutting-edge conservation centers in north america and is home to more than 500 Animals representing 28 rare and endangered species from around The world. The Wilds operates tours, overnight accommodations, special events, and summer camps as a source of revenue.

Who funds The Wilds

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Columbus Zoological Park AssociationAnimal Conservation/general Operations/capital Improvements$150,000
Goldman Sachs GivesSupport of Environmental Programs$75,000
Johnson Charitable Gift FundGeneral Fund$25,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The Wilds

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas SchmidChief Executive Officer$0
Gregory A BellExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer BonifasInterim Chief Financial Officer
Priscilla JoynerDirector of Animal Health$106,876
Katie Wolfe LloydSecretary and Trustee$0
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for The Wilds

RevenuesFYE 12/2021
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,200,275
Program services$5,399,995
Investment income and dividends$15
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$4,175
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-160
Net income from fundraising events$-1,005
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$944,532
Miscellaneous revenues$39,172
Total revenues$8,586,999

Form 990s for The Wilds

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
2018-122019-10-11990View PDF
2017-122018-12-22990View PDF
2016-122017-11-15990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
June 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
May 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 23, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Columbus Zoological Park Association
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
9990 Riverside Dr
Powell, OH 43065
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Delaware County, OH
Website URL
thewilds.org/ 
Phone
(614) 645-3400
Facebook page
visitthewilds 
Twitter profile
@thewilds 
IRS details
EIN
31-1113570
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
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