Sacred Wolf Foundation

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

John Hughes

Phone

9707101351

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Sacred Wolf Foundation, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $27K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $4K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

To love honor and celebrate the wolf as sacred and our closest kin paying respect to Native and like-minded Western populations who cherish the wolf as a totem To protect and nurture wild wolves canis lupus and domesticated wolves canis lupus familiaris through education in service to local peoples of Colorado and land preservation preserving public and private lands through conservation leases or land purchases for wildlife habitats including habitats for deer elk rabbits foxes and wolves To acquire ranch lands and associated BLM leases and replace domestic animals cattle and sheep with more robust ruminants such as bison or elk. To advocate for a State Wildlife Corridor where wolves can flourish free from domestic livestock. To donate to the proper care of canids in the State of Colorado in service to sick or disabled dog owners neglected or malnourished dogs and wildlife sanctuaries

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $6,571 Revenue: $0

Education: Authored a newspaper editorial regarding CPWs management of the wolf reintroduction in Colorado https: www.aspentimes.com news hughes-cpws-handling-has-been-a-dishonor-to-the-wolf...

Education: Authored a newspaper editorial regarding CPWs management of the wolf reintroduction in Colorado https: www.aspentimes.com news hughes-cpws-handling-has-been-a-dishonor-to-the-wolf . Attended and participated in over five events with CPW members other conservation organizations local ranchers and local farmers about coexistence with wolves and other native wildlife species.

Program 2

Expenses: $10,752 Revenue: $0

Canid Care: Domestic Wolf Care: Rescued two dogs after owners died tragically. SWF fed fostered rehomed these canids

Program 3

Expenses: $2,525 Revenue: $0

Habitat Preservation: Identified lands in Colorado as suitable habitats for wild wolves and associated native species and solicited funds for preservation of these habitats through purchase or lease. Developed relationship with local and regional land trust organizations as well as CPW officials Bison ranchers and University of Colorado scientists on how to best manage such wildlife habitats. Spoke with Senator Russ Andrews who solicited the idea of a State Wildlife Corridor for wolf habitat protection to the Governor Polis of Colorado. Polled over 500 Colorado residents regarding the benefits of such a wildlife corridor and the need to separate wolf and domestic livestock habitats. Polled over 1000 participants regarding the use of wild lands USFS and BLM for wild species particularly wolves and bison Trail Cam Project: Used trail cameras on ranch lands to identify areas of where wolves traveled and burrowed in Snowmass Colorado

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $27,347

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $27,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $23,002

Other Expenses $23,002

TOTAL EXPENSES $23,002

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$27,347	$43,230	-0.4%
Expenses	$23,002	$3,457	+5.7%
Net Income	$4,345	$39,773	-0.9%

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

Independent Members

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

$15,676

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
John Hughes	Chair of Board	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	Treasurer	5.00	Officer	$7,838	$7,838	$15,676
Keven Boyd	Secretary	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Jodi Richard	Vice Chair	1.00	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
2025	$27,347	$23,002	$44,836	$4,345
2024	$43,230	$3,457	$40,491	$39,773