OAKEN ACRES WILDLIFE CENTER

EIN: 363325126 501(c)(3)

SYCAMORE, IL

Total Revenue
$1,488,277
Total Expenses
$500,303
Total Assets
$2,270,967
Net Assets
$2,249,941
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KATHLEEN STELFORD
Phone
8158959666
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

OAKEN ACRES WILDLIFE CENTER, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 216% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $988K, a strong 66% operating margin.

Mission

OAKEN ACRES WILDLIFE CENTER IS AN ORGANIZATION LICENSED TO REHABILITATE NATIVE ILLINOIS WILDLIFE. WE ADVOCATE FOR WILDLIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND CONVERSATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,357,214
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $49,406
Other Revenue $81,657
TOTAL REVENUE $1,488,277

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $214,901
Fundraising Expenses $11,582
Program Expenses $439,916
Other Expenses $285,402
TOTAL EXPENSES $500,303

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,488,277 $471,386 +2.2%
Expenses $500,303 $416,911 +0.2%
Net Income $987,974 $54,475 +17.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
18
Volunteers
N/A

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
1
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHLEEN STELFORD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARK STELFORD VICE PRESIDE 15.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK STELFORD TREASURER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH HOSLER SECRETARY 2.00
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 $1,488,277 $500,303 $2,270,967 $987,974
2023 $471,386 $416,911 $1,272,010 $54,475
2022 $256,496 $348,642 $1,215,117 $-92,146
2021 $369,392 $314,846 $1,307,743 $54,546
2020 $212,195 $241,741 $1,253,246 $-29,546
2019 $312,878 $203,628 $1,257,020 $109,250
2018 $166,120 $213,133 $1,147,856 $-47,013
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