Washington Wildlife First

EIN: 871701857 501(c)(3)

Vashon, WA

Total Revenue
$268,741
Total Expenses
$230,719
Total Assets
$113,771
Net Assets
$91,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
DAVID LINN
Phone
5093098175
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Washington Wildlife First, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $231K left a modest 14% surplus.

Mission

Shifting WA's wildlife policy from an outdated paradigm centered around consumptive use to a democratic model that values science, respects nature and prioritizes preservation of healthy ecosystems.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $82,830

Grassroots Advocacy: We coordinate public involvement with fish and wildlife issues, before the legislatures and the state Fish and Wildlife Commission. We lead grassroots campaigns informed by...

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Grassroots Advocacy: We coordinate public involvement with fish and wildlife issues, before the legislatures and the state Fish and Wildlife Commission. We lead grassroots campaigns informed by expertise and Washington values. We conduct outreach to the community and help members of the public become effective advocates by providing resources and hosting workshops. Our grassroots campaigns have achieved significant victories, including ending the state's recreational spring bear hunt; defeating a proposal to prematurely downlist wolves on the state endangered species list; and passing a rule to reduce unsustainable levels of cougar mortality.

Program 2
Expenses: $58,063

Rulemaking, Litigation, and Other Legal Actions: We hold the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife accountable to the law, its mandate, and its responsibilities as a public trustee. We draft...

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Rulemaking, Litigation, and Other Legal Actions: We hold the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife accountable to the law, its mandate, and its responsibilities as a public trustee. We draft rulemaking petitions and proposed legislation and file litigation when other methods fail. We have advanced rulemaking petitions to end the state's overhunting of bears and cougars and to reduce the number of wolves the state kills. We sue the department for its refusal to follow the State Environmental Policy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Public Records Act, and other statutory directives.

Program 3
Expenses: $54,738

Building Coalitions and Strategic Alliances: We formed and now lead a powerful coalition of more than 60 local, state, and national fish and wildlife advocacy groups that work together to reform...

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Building Coalitions and Strategic Alliances: We formed and now lead a powerful coalition of more than 60 local, state, and national fish and wildlife advocacy groups that work together to reform state wildlife management. We host a yearly coalition convention, hold weekly meetings, and coordinate a listserv. Our coalition has brought advocates together to work toward common goals and amplified our voice before the state wildlife commission, the legislature, and the governor. Meanwhile, we advance protections for fish and wildlife through strategic alliances with commissioners, legislators, and members of the executive branch.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $267,992
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $299
Other Revenue $450
TOTAL REVENUE $268,741

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $132,078
Fundraising Expenses $20,775
Program Expenses $195,631
Other Expenses $98,641
TOTAL EXPENSES $230,719

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $268,741 $208,246 +0.3%
Expenses $230,719 $153,888 +0.5%
Net Income $38,022 $54,358 -0.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

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
5
$59,739
Total Directors
6
$15,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SAMANTHA BRUEGGER Exec Director JanJul 40.00
Officer
$42,150 $2,589 $44,739
CLAIRE LOEBS DAVIS PresidentInterim ED 40.00
Officer Director
$15,000 $0 $15,000
ANN PREZYNA Secretary 35.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LINN Treasurer 25.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RON REED Vice President 5.000
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER HAPKE Director 5.000
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAIA MANNING Director 5.000
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $268,741 $230,719 $113,771 $38,022
2022 $208,246 $153,888 $58,916 $54,358
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