EIN 31-1113570

The Wilds

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
285
City
State
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$9,999,442
2022
Total expenses
$7,997,085
2022
Total assets
$27,386,511
2022
Num. employees
285
2022

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$1,851,000
Goldman Sachs GivesSupport of Environmental Programs$75,000
Columbus FoundationConservation$28,882
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at The Wilds

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas SchmidChief Executive Officer and President$0
Jennifer BonifasInterim Chief Financial Officer
Angel MummaSenior Vice President of Finance$0
Priscilla JoynerDirector of Animal Health$118,657
Brian O'MaraSecretary and Trustee$0
...and 19 more key personnel

Financials for The Wilds

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,510,637
Program services$4,705,336
Investment income and dividends$505
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$17,160
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$13,074
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$686,788
Miscellaneous revenues$65,942
Total revenues$9,999,442

Form 990s for The Wilds

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-10-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122020-10-22990View PDF
2018-122019-10-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $28,882 from Columbus Foundation
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsChapter / child organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax 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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