INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ALLIANCE

EIN: 203318708 501(c)(3) Environment

TRENTON, MI

Total Revenue
$527,373
Total Expenses
$464,178
Total Assets
$670,036
Net Assets
$632,451
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
GARY R KIRSH
Phone
7343623735
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ALLIANCE, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $527K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 25% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $464K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FOUNDATION WAS CREATED IN 2005 TO HELP FOSTER CONSERVATION, INCREASE REFUGE VISIBILITY, ENCOURAGE SUPPORT, AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE. IT IS AN ALLIANCE OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO DELIVER ITS MISSION FOR THE DETROIT RIVER INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (DWIR). THE ALLIANCE IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, ORGANIZES EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, UNDERTAKES HABITAT CONSERVATION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE REFUGE, COORDINATES VOLUNTEERS, ORGANIZES SPECIAL EVENTS, AND HELPS WITH FUNDRAISING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $493,779
Program Service Revenue $33,258
Investment Income $336
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $527,373

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $88,827
Fundraising Expenses $7,990
Program Expenses $342,468
Other Expenses $375,351
TOTAL EXPENSES $464,178

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $527,373 $422,418 +0.2%
Expenses $464,178 $366,669 +0.3%
Net Income $63,195 $55,749 +0.1%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
3
Volunteers
15

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
$0
Total Directors
12
$70,695
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY R KIRSH CHAIRMAN N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CULLEN VICE CHAIRMA N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA URBANI SECRETARY N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MORRIN TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIKA DIAMOND LIASON N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANN GONYEA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ISZLER DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTEN LEFORCE DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD G MICKA DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD WHITMAM DIRECTOR N/A
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE LAFLEUR EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Director
$56,000 $0 $56,000
MICHELLE SORENSEN NATURE STORE 17.00
Director
$14,695 $0 $14,695
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 $527,373 $464,178 $670,036 $63,195
2023 $422,418 $366,669 $575,609 $55,749
2022 $441,621 $546,492 $519,492 $-104,871
2021 $445,396 $572,794 $621,886 $-127,398
2020 $444,660 $452,225 $763,906 $-7,565
2019 $545,168 $383,062 $785,718 $162,106
2018 $255,939 $274,231 $598,546 $-18,292
2018 $255,939 $274,231 $598,546 $-18,292
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