WOLF PARK INC

EIN: 351281510 501(c)(3) Environment

BATTLE GROUND, IN

Total Revenue
$1,560,081
Total Expenses
$884,709
Total Assets
$2,419,935
Net Assets
$2,355,422
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
SUSAN ROWE
Phone
7655672265
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WOLF PARK INC, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 109% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $675K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

WOLF PARK IS A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BEHAVORIAL RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND CONSERVATION, WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF WOLVES AND THE VALUE THEY PROVIDE TO OUR ENVIRONMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $241,197 Revenue: $76,526

THE CORE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF WOLF PARK ARE GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE CARE OF THE RESIDENT ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE PARK HOSTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2022, WE HOSTED OVER...

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THE CORE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OF WOLF PARK ARE GENERAL PUBLIC EDUCATION AND THE CARE OF THE RESIDENT ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE PARK HOSTS THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2022, WE HOSTED OVER 20,000 VISITORS AT THE PARK. VISITORS CAN TOUR THE PARK WHICH INCLUDES A PACK OF WOLVES LIVING IN A SIX-ACRE NATURAL HABITAT, PLUS ADDITIONAL ANIMALS INCLUDING WOLVES, COYOTES, FOXES, AND BISON IN OTHER ENCLOSURES. STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT LECTURES AND DEMONSTRATIONS OF WOLF BEHAVIOR. WOLF PARK'S 1,500+ MEMBERS RECEIVE A QUARTERLY INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEWSLETTER. THEY CAN ALSO ATTEND MEMBER EVENTS AND RECEIVE DISCOUNTS. ANIMAL CARE AND HUSBANDRY STANDARDS ARE MAINTAINED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF QUALITY. IN ADDITION TO ROUTINE AND NON-ROUTINE VETERINARY CARE, WOLF PARK MAINTAINS A VERY ACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $255,653

WOLF PARK PRESENTS SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING WOLF AND DOG BEHAVIOR, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ANIMAL TRAINING. IN 2022, WE HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS AND NATURE ART PROGRAMS. WE ALSO...

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WOLF PARK PRESENTS SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS INCLUDING WOLF AND DOG BEHAVIOR, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY, AND ANIMAL TRAINING. IN 2022, WE HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS AND NATURE ART PROGRAMS. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE DAILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS TOURS, KEEPER TALKS, AND HANDLING DEMONSTRATIONS WITH OUR ANIMALS. OVER 20,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED OUR ONSITE PROGRAMS, WITH THOUSANDS MORE VISITING US VIRTUALLY FOR WEBINARS AND ZOOM VISITS.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,028

WOLF PARK MAINTAINS A VERY ACTIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF DR. CLIVE WYNNE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. GORDON BURGHARDT. SEVERAL STUDIES WITH THE WOLVES HAVE BEEN...

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WOLF PARK MAINTAINS A VERY ACTIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF DR. CLIVE WYNNE WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF DR. GORDON BURGHARDT. SEVERAL STUDIES WITH THE WOLVES HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND THE RESULTS PUBLISHED IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS. AS A RESULT OF THESE STUDIES, SEVERAL ANIMAL RESEARCHERS FROM OTHER UNIVERSITIES HAVE COME TO THE PARK TO STUDY THE ANIMALS. WOLF PARK ALSO OFFERS 1-3 MONTH INTERNSHIPS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF 18. IN 2022, 15 INTERNS STUDIED AT WOLF PARK AND WORKED ALONGSIDE THE STAFF WITH THE DAILY OPERATIONS, AS WELL AS ASSISTED WITH RESEARCH PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,340,574
Program Service Revenue $76,526
Investment Income $25,755
Other Revenue $117,226
TOTAL REVENUE $1,560,081

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $551,393
Fundraising Expenses $11,289
Program Expenses $509,878
Other Expenses $333,316
TOTAL EXPENSES $884,709

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,560,081 $746,245 +1.1%
Expenses $884,709 $816,106 +0.1%
Net Income $675,372 $-69,861 -10.7%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
33
Volunteers
25

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
6
$55,931
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSAN ROWE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN SCHUMAKER VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN ADAMS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EDITH DOLAND TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLIVE WYNNE DIRECTOR OF 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GORDON M BURGHARDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHELIA KLINKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN KNECHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWNA LUSK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY JAYCOX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLA OSYPKA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GLADYS WRIGHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARAH RAWLINGS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$55,931 $0 $55,931
SHAUNNA COSTICOV-MCCOMBE EXECUTIVE DI N/A
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,560,081 $884,709 $2,419,935 $675,372
2022 $746,245 $816,106 $1,657,170 $-69,861
2021 $973,388 $722,702 $1,896,675 $250,686
2020 $577,496 $590,220 $1,647,842 $-12,724
2019 $619,184 $622,248 $1,534,294 $-3,064
2018 $565,760 $626,237 $1,517,912 $-60,477
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