WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER INC

EIN: 222741693 501(c)(3) Environment

SLATINGTON, PA

Total Revenue
$487,049
Total Expenses
$430,515
Total Assets
$5,117,408
Net Assets
$5,116,408
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
DIANE HUSIC PHD
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER INC, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $487K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $431K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY PROTECTING THE WILDLIFE AND ENHANCING THE HABITATS OF OUR REFUGE, THE NEIGHBORING KITTATINNY RIDGE, AND THE LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED THROUGH CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND OUTDOOR RECREATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $347,507

EDUCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IS A PILLAR OF WORK AT LEHIGH GAP. WE BELIEVE THAT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SERVICES (FOOD, CLEAN WATER, CLEAR AIR, ETC.) THAT OUR EARTHS NATURAL AREAS PROVIDE IS A...

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EDUCATION: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IS A PILLAR OF WORK AT LEHIGH GAP. WE BELIEVE THAT AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE SERVICES (FOOD, CLEAN WATER, CLEAR AIR, ETC.) THAT OUR EARTHS NATURAL AREAS PROVIDE IS A CRITICAL PART OF AN INDIVIDUALS EDUCATION. DURING 2025, OUR IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL OUTREACH SERVED NEARLY 14,000 PEOPLE. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS EXTEND FROM PRE-SCHOOL TO ADULT, INCLUDING MANY COLLEGE CLASSES AND A WELL ATTENDED LECTURE SERIES. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR TEACHERS, ALLOWING OUR MESSAGES TO REACH MANY MORE STUDENTS. FURTHERMORE, WE MAKE NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE CLUBS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION.

Program 2
Expenses: $13,221

RESEARCH: THE WILDLIFE CENTER UTILIZES SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO MANAGE OUR 756 ACRE REFUGE. THE WILDLIFE CENTER HAS PEOPLE ON ITS STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND LARGE TEAM OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS...

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RESEARCH: THE WILDLIFE CENTER UTILIZES SCIENCE-BASED RESEARCH TO MANAGE OUR 756 ACRE REFUGE. THE WILDLIFE CENTER HAS PEOPLE ON ITS STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND LARGE TEAM OF ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS QUALIFIED TO DESIGN, SUPERVISE, OR CONDUCT THE NECESSARY RESEARCH. THE WILDLIFE CENTER HAS ALSO ACTIVELY DEVELOPED RESEARCH CONNECTIONS WITH QUALIFIED SCIENTISTS AT THE MANY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA. THESE FACULTY MEMBERS REGULARLY CONDUCT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND/OR SUPERVISE RESEARCH WORK BY UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ON WILDLIFE CENTER PROPERTY. ADDITIONALLY, EACH AUTUMN, LGNC STAFF, INTERNS, AND VOLUNTEERS CONDUCT RAPTOR MIGRATION RESEARCH AT THE BAKE OVEN KNOB HAWK WATCH WEST OF LGNCS REFUGE. THIS WORK IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA GAME COMMISSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $7,273

CONSERVATION: PRESERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT TO OUR REFUGE, ON THE KITTATINY RIDGE, AND THE LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED IS A PILLAR OF OUR WORK AT WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER. ENGAGING...

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CONSERVATION: PRESERVING AND RESTORING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT TO OUR REFUGE, ON THE KITTATINY RIDGE, AND THE LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED IS A PILLAR OF OUR WORK AT WILDLIFE INFORMATION CENTER. ENGAGING VISITORS, AS WELL AS TRAIL AND RIVER USERS WITH THIS CONSERVATION WORK IS CRUCIAL TO THIS WORK.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $347,394
Program Service Revenue $13,991
Investment Income $102,238
Other Revenue $23,426
TOTAL REVENUE $487,049

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $223,484
Fundraising Expenses $6,203
Program Expenses $368,001
Other Expenses $207,031
TOTAL EXPENSES $430,515

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $487,049 $580,752 -0.2%
Expenses $430,515 $448,764 0.0%
Net Income $56,534 $131,988 -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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
13
Volunteers
150

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
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DIANE HUSIC PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON FOGAL VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TERRY MASTER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHAD SCHWARTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
DAN KUNKLE TREASURER 4.00
Officer
$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
2025 $487,049 $430,515 $5,117,408 $56,534
2024 $580,752 $448,764 $4,975,271 $131,988
2023 $557,581 $446,853 $4,541,914 $110,728
2022 $398,323 $381,685 $4,121,818 $16,638
2021 $708,832 $398,557 $4,469,483 $310,275
2020 $558,083 $475,311 $4,214,602 $82,772
2019 $508,321 $454,665 $3,983,032 $53,656
2018 $452,695 $572,289 $3,686,048 $-119,594
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