EIN 31-1113570

The Wilds

Name: The Wilds financials for 2021
Creator: Cause IQ
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

IRS 501(c) type

501(c)(3)

Num. employees

303

City

Powell

State

Ohio

Year formed

1984

Most recent tax filings

2021-12-01

NTEE code, primary

D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge

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

Grantmaker	Grantmaker tax period	Description	Amount
Columbus Zoological Park Association	2021-12	Animal Conservation/general Operations/capital Improvements	$150,000
Goldman Sachs Gives	2022-06	Support of Environmental Programs	$75,000
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund	2022-06	General Fund	$25,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at The Wilds

Name	Title	Compensation	Date of data
Thomas Schmid	Chief Executive Officer	$0	2021-12-31
Gregory A Bell	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer		2020-10-22
Jennifer Bonifas	Interim Chief Financial Officer		2022-10-16
Priscilla Joyner	Director of Animal Health	$106,876	2021-12-31
Katie Wolfe Lloyd	Secretary and Trustee	$0	2021-12-31
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for The Wilds

Revenues	FYE 12/2021	FYE 12/2020	% Change
Total grants, contributions, etc.	$2,200,275	$1,978,301	11.2%
Program services	$5,399,995	$3,250,669	66.1%
Investment income and dividends	$15	$41	-63.4%
Tax-exempt bond proceeds	$0	$0	-
Royalty revenue	$0	$0	-
Net rental income	$4,175	$2,650	57.5%
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets	$-160	$-10,150	98.4%
Net income from fundraising events	$-1,005	$1,143	-187.9%
Net income from gaming activities	$0	$0	-
Net income from sales of inventory	$944,532	$469,224	101.3%
Miscellaneous revenues	$39,172	$250,173	-84.3%
Total revenues	$8,586,999	$5,942,051	44.5%

Form 990s for The Wilds

Fiscal year ending	Date received by IRS	Form	PDF link
2020-12	2021-11-15	990	View PDF
2019-12	2020-10-22	990	View PDF
2018-12	2019-10-11	990	View PDF
2017-12	2018-12-22	990	View PDF
2016-12	2017-11-15	990	View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s

Organizations like The Wilds

Organization	Type	Location	Revenue
American Bird Conservancy (ABC)	501(c)(3)	The Plains, VA	$21,059,448
The Marine Mammal Center	501(c)(3)	Sausalito, CA	$15,865,480
National Wildlife Refuge Association	501(c)(3)	Washington, DC	$2,363,454
The Peregrine Fund	501(c)(3)	Boise, ID	$10,525,459
International Crane Foundation	501(c)(3)	Baraboo, WI	$10,627,256
National Aviary Pittsburgh	501(c)(3)	Pittsburgh, PA	$9,087,480
Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research	501(c)(3)	Newark, DE	$2,478,898
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida	501(c)(3)	Naples, FL	$12,247,834
WildCare	501(c)(3)	San Rafael, CA	$4,131,881
Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network (SBWCN)	501(c)(3)	Santa Barbara, CA	$3,589,116

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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The Wilds

Program areas at The Wilds

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Personnel at The Wilds

Financials for The Wilds

Form 990s for The Wilds

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