SAFARI WEST WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

EIN: 911837240 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

SANTA ROSA, CA

Total Revenue
$715,368
Total Expenses
$269,968
Total Assets
$669,587
Net Assets
$669,587
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
S LARSON
Phone
7075792551
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SAFARI WEST WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, founded in 1997, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $715K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 265% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $445K, a strong 62% operating margin.

Mission

Inspiring wildlife advocacy through education, research and conservancy

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $81,134

Safari West Live Stream and WebcastA fully interactive live-stream experience, Safari West LIVE engages the imagination and inspires the curiosity of young explorers as they virtually ride along with...

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Safari West Live Stream and WebcastA fully interactive live-stream experience, Safari West LIVE engages the imagination and inspires the curiosity of young explorers as they virtually ride along with a naturalist through the rolling hills of Safari West, spotting giraffes, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, and many more wondrous African animals.In 2024, 116 Shows were produced reaching 61787 hspital beds. Programming partners include Lucille Packard Stanford Childrens Hospital, Seacrest Studios, Lollipop Theatre Network, and UCSF Benioff Childrens Hospital, plus broadcasts and outreach to 64 childrens hospitals across the US partnership with Lollipop Theater Network, resulting in 3 broadcasts and reaching 3,036 hospital beds.

Program 2
Expenses: $22,651

Junior Keepers - This program is open to qualified young people between the ages of 12 and 16 years old. Its an opportunity for young people to learn about careers in animal, conservation, and...

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Junior Keepers - This program is open to qualified young people between the ages of 12 and 16 years old. Its an opportunity for young people to learn about careers in animal, conservation, and science fields. In addition to working directly with the animals, Junior Keepers are involved with keeper duties such as enrichment, learning curriculum related to biology and fire science, and working on public speaking skills when presenting at special conservation day events like Earth Day, World Oceans Day, and fundraisers.In 2024, 20 teens participated in special projects such as Amateur radio animal tracking, field and tracking, collaboration project with Conservation Fusion in Madagascar, and California State Government recycling outreach

Program 3
Expenses: $12,681

The Safari West Wildlife Foundation provides hands-on experiential learning for youth and children, including thousands from underserved communities. The two main programs are Discover Africa and...

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The Safari West Wildlife Foundation provides hands-on experiential learning for youth and children, including thousands from underserved communities. The two main programs are Discover Africa and Junior Keepers: Discover Africa - is a scholarship program that is offered to Title 1 Schools. Students in Grades 3-12 encounter giraffes, primates, cheetahs, and birds from around the world. This experience provides a conservation-focused exploration of wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation sure to spark an interest in students of all ages. The curriculum undergoes constant refinement to ensure it adheres to California State Science Content Standards. In 2024, 1090 students from 23 Title 1 schools participated.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $659,900
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $148
Other Revenue $55,320
TOTAL REVENUE $715,368

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,577
Fundraising Expenses $61,008
Program Expenses $116,466
Other Expenses $67,391
TOTAL EXPENSES $269,968

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $715,368 $196,186 +2.6%
Expenses $269,968 $218,056 +0.2%
Net Income $445,400 $-21,870 -21.4%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
11
Volunteers
50

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
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
S LARSON President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
L CHAPMAN Vice President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
W BINDER Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
P LOMELI Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
P GILGER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
J MENTH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
M BRYANT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
T CROFT RETIRED BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
L HILL Vice President 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
P SWAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
N LANG BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T SATHER BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
M BRYANT BOARD MEMBER 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 $715,368 $269,968 $669,587 $445,400
2023 $196,186 $218,056 $201,690 $-21,870
2019 $409,894 $144,010 $466,215 $265,884
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