EIN 81-0422009

Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
17
State
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary provides lifelong sanctuary to non-releasable Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem wildlife that Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has deemed unable to survive if released back into their natural habitats due to injury, orphanhood, or habituation to humans. The wildlife residents possess unique stories of survival which create an opportunity for public education, in accordance with YWS's mission of sharing a message of education and conservation. In 2022 alone, YWS facilitated 40 school programs.
Also known as...
Beartooth Nature Center
Total revenues
$515,111
2022
Total expenses
$527,806
2022
Total assets
$825,389
2022
Num. employees
17
2022

Program areas at Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

YWS provides lifelong care to wildlife native to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has deemed as unable to survive if released back into their natural habitats. The wildlife were injured, orphaned, or habituated to humans. Providing lifelong care includes safe habitats, food, and medical care. As of 2022, resident species at YWS included: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, American Badger, Bobcat, Canada Lynx, Gray Wolf, Coyotes, Red Fox, Bison, Raccoon, Sandhill Crane, Turkey Vulture, Crow, Raven, Owl. Raptors and Corvid, snake, and salamander. The total number of animals in YWS care declined with the passing of the Sanctuarys Mountain Lion, Canada Lynx, and gray wolves during 2022. Thirty-two animals remain at the Sanctuary.
The wildlife residents at YWS have unique stories of survival creating an opportunity for public education. As indicated by our mission, sharing a message of education and conservation is a focus of the organization. During 2022, YWS conducted 40 school programs, 114 tours and encounters. The full program reached over 1,303 students through the programming. The program grew in 2022 from its low in 2021 (the pandemic) and now requires two fulltime educators to serve the demand for environmental and wildlife programs.

Who funds Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Op and We Edwards FoundationPhilanthropic Purpose$58,000
The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family FoundationOperation of Organization$50,000
The Teddy Foundation 075688-000Operational$40,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

NameTitleCompensation
Br WalkerExecutive Director$37,364
Eden WondraEducation Manager
Charles SkinnerFacilities Manager
Gary RobsonPast Executive Director$62,041
Sue CrossTreasurer$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$414,872
Program services$74,482
Investment income and dividends$760
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,500
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$22,497
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$515,111

Form 990s for Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-05990View PDF
2021-122022-08-08990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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New Mexico Wildlife CenterEspanola, NM$963,963
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The Earthfire InstituteDriggs, ID$2,285,001
The Nature of WildworksCoarsegold, CA$251,030
Teller Wildlife RefugeCorvallis, MT$696,226
Seven Ponds Nature CenterDryden, MI$605,700
Second Chances Wildlife CenterMount Washington, KY$263,286
Data update history
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 17, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from The Cloud L Cray and Sara J Cray Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Peer-to-peer fundraisingFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
PO Box 675
Red Lodge, MT 59068
Metro area
Billings, MT
County
Carbon County, MT
Website URL
yellowstonewildlifesanctuary.org/ 
Phone
(406) 446-1133
IRS details
EIN
81-0422009
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
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
Independent
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