HAWAII WILDLIFE CENTER

EIN: 201489691 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

KAPAAU, HI

Total Revenue
$1,414,509
Total Expenses
$1,297,331
Total Assets
$2,514,423
Net Assets
$2,299,705
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
HI
Principal Officer
LINDA S ELLIOTT
Phone
8088845000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

HAWAII WILDLIFE CENTER, founded in 2006, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.3M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

CARE AND CONSERVATION OF NATIVE WINGED WILDLIFE TO REVERSE THE EXTINCTION TREND IN HAWAII.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $298,554 Revenue: $668,002

PROVIDED CARE AND PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO OVER 1,000 SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII, INCLUDING FEDERALLY THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES. PROVIDED...

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PROVIDED CARE AND PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO OVER 1,000 SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII, INCLUDING FEDERALLY THREATENED OR ENDANGERED SPECIES. PROVIDED TREATMENT FOR A VARIETY OF INJURIES, ILLNESS, MALNUTRITION, EMACIATION, AND MORE. EXPANDED HOSPITAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE MORE INTENSIVE MEDICAL PROCEDURES AND SURGERIES. THE CENTER CARES FOR HUNDREDS OF NATIVE BIRD AND BAT PATIENTS ANNUALLY FROM THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF HAWAII, WITH A MAJORITY OF PATIENTS ORIGINATING FROM OAHU, MAUI NUI, AND HAWAII ISLAND. CENTER STAFF ALSO ASSIST WITH KAUAI PATIENTS FROM SAVE OUR SHEARWATERS WHEN REQUESTED. TO MAKE A STATEWIDE PROGRAM POSSIBLE, HWC MANAGED A STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION NETWORK OF VOLUNTEER PILOTS AND DRIVERS, AS WELL AS COORDINATED VOLUNTEERS TO WORK IN WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND PUBLIC AREAS. STAFF ALSO MANAGED THE OAHU SEABIRD AID PROGRAM, WHICH RESCUED OVER 600 BIRDS IN A FOUR-WEEK TIMEFRAME. HWC CONTINUED TO SERVE AS A WILDLIFE RESCUE HELP DISPATCH AND ANSWERED OVER 1,000 CALLS FROM THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $528,333 Revenue: $37,343

THE HAWAII WILDLIFE CENTER IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE SAVE OUR SHEARWATERS (SOS) PROGRAM. SOS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS...

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THE HAWAII WILDLIFE CENTER IS THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE SAVE OUR SHEARWATERS (SOS) PROGRAM. SOS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATION TO SICK AND INJURED NATIVE BIRDS AND BATS ON KAUAI. THE SOS PROGRAM WAS CREATED IN 1979 AND HELPS HUNDREDS OF SEABIRDS AS WELL AS OTHER NATIVE WINGED WILDLIFE SPECIES ANNUALLY ON KAUAI. IN ADDITION TO MANAGING THE FISCAL OPERATIONS OF THE SOS PROGRAM, HWC ALSO PROVIDED ADDITIONAL VETERINARY SUPPORT TO THE SOS TEAM TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAM HAD ALL THE NECESSARY MEDICATIONS FOR PATIENTS IN THEIR CARE AND PROVIDED ACCESS TO SPECIALIZED MEDICAL PROCEDURES WHEN NEEDED THROUGH HWC PARTNERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $74,638 Revenue: $25,243

HWC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. 16 GROUPS VISITED THE CENTER, A TOTAL OF 250 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HWC ALSO...

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HWC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES TO LOCAL STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. 16 GROUPS VISITED THE CENTER, A TOTAL OF 250 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. HWC ALSO PARTICIPATED IN 14 COMMUNITY EVENTS ON HAWAII ISLAND AND OAHU, ESTIMATING OVER 6,000 INTERACTIONS WITH THE PUBLIC FROM THOSE EVENTS. STAFF UTILIZED SOCIAL MEDIA TO KEEP THE COMMUNITY ENGAGED IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND TO SHARE UPLIFTING AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT, PARTNERED WITH CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF HAWAII TO PUT ON ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL HAWAII ISLAND FESTIVAL OF BIRDS, A FULL-DAY FAMILY- FRIENDLY EVENT SPOTLIGHTING CRITICAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND BUILDING JOY AND ENTHUSIASM AROUND NATIVE BIRD SPECIES. HWC WILDLIFE TEAM ALSO CONTINUED INTERNSHIP AND EXTERNSHIP PROGRAMS AT THE FACILITY. WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERNSHIPS PROVIDED AN INTRODUCTION TO NATIVE HAWAIIAN WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN ANIMAL CARE, WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND SOME ASPECTS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE. TWO-WEEK EXTERNSHIPS WERE ALSO AVAILABLE TO CURRENT VETERINARY SCHOOL STUDENTS TO BUILD CLINICAL SKILLS ALONG WITH THEIR ANIMAL CARE EXPERIENCE. THE EXTERNSHIPS PROVIDE VETERINARY STUDENTS EXPOSURE TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ISSUES AS WELL. INTERNS AND EXTERNS BOTH WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR VETERINARIAN AND WILDLIFE STAFF.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $645,275
Program Service Revenue $693,245
Investment Income $36,064
Other Revenue $39,925
TOTAL REVENUE $1,414,509

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $868,234
Fundraising Expenses $136,332
Program Expenses $901,525
Other Expenses $429,097
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,297,331

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,414,509 $1,570,687 -0.1%
Expenses $1,297,331 $1,300,938 0.0%
Net Income $117,178 $269,749 -0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
30
Volunteers
200

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$77,955
Total Directors
5
$77,955
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHANE VINCENT CHAIR 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA S ELLIOTT PRESIDENT/DI 40.00
Officer Director
$71,300 $6,655 $77,955
NANCY RUSTAD SECRETARY 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA COLVIN TREASURER 0.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEY GREESON DIRECTOR 0.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,414,509 $1,297,331 $2,514,423 $117,178
2023 $1,570,687 $1,300,938 $2,442,242 $269,749
2022 $1,347,358 $1,148,128 $2,231,726 $199,230
2021 $1,145,331 $762,761 $1,854,440 $382,570
2020 $506,830 $477,596 $1,475,791 $29,234
2019 $400,165 $503,249 $1,453,750 $-103,084
2019 $400,165 $503,249 $1,453,750 $-103,084
2018 $444,507 $496,214 $1,523,317 $-51,707
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