HOWLING FOR WOLVES

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2012

Legal Domicile

Phone

6124243613

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HOWLING FOR WOLVES, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $254K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $290K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT MINNESOTA'S WOLF POPULATION. HFW advocates for wolves and wildlife protections and advocates for environmental stewardship, including wildlife habitat.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $263,823

Howling For Wolves 2023 ActivitiesThroughout 2023 HFW communicated through social media, website and emails news on wolves and joined the Endangered Species Coalition to advocate for wolves and other wildlife. HFW participated in media interviews and assisted with letter writing by supporters to oppose campaigns to hunt wolves in order to protect deer and deer hunting. HFW dialogged with MN USDA Wildlife Services to promote nonlethal methods with specific livestock producers. Continued the Wolf Forgiveness Bonus Program to pay farmers who experienced probable wolf conflicts (usually with calves) for their trouble and in exchange for them not having the wolf baited trapped and killed.January 2023, HFW attended the Annual DNR Round table that was limited to a few outside entities. HFW interacted with multiple agencies and NGO representatives to inform about the wolf hunts history and adverse effects.May 2023 launched paid media campaign with billboards and radio ads to emphasize that Wolves Keep Our Wilderness Wild.July 2023, Howling For Wolves purchased guard dog pups for a farmer in Wolf territory in WI and showed their progress in training and duties to the public through social media.August 2023, HFW actively participated in the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) all day event on the Wolf Plan with focus on implementation and review by the Wolf technical group in Baxter, MN. HFW continued to advocate for nonlethal plans, better research on habitat and HFW continues to oppose wolf hunting.On September 17, 2023 Howling For Wolves hosted a booth at Veg Fest in St. Paul, MN to educate the public about wild wolves.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $254,228

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $254,228

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $5,798

Program Expenses $263,823

Other Expenses $289,915

TOTAL EXPENSES $289,915

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$254,228	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$289,915	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$-35,687	N/A	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MAUREEN HACKETT	President	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROMAN OLYNYK	Treasurer	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE WOLF	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	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
2023	$254,228	$289,915	$24,733	$-35,687