Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
EIN: 85-0424026
Mission
To rescue captive-bred, displaced, unwanted, and non-releasable wild canids; to provide each rescue with permanent, safe sanctuary and lifelong care addressing physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness through species-specific nutrition, medical support, enrichment, and animal companionship, when applicable; and to educate the public about the plight of our rescued wild canids while providing species-specific information, focusing especially on wolfdogs, how to tell the difference between a wolf, a wolfdog, and a domestic dog, and about the ethical care and treatment of domestic and wild animals alike.
Ruling year
1995
Executive Director
Brittany McDonald
Main address
378 Candy Kitchen Rd HC 61 Box 28
Ramah, NM 87321 USA
Formerly known as
Candy Kitchen Wolf and Wolfdog Rescue Ranch
EIN
85-0424026
Wildlife sanctuaries
Domesticated animals
Animal welfare
Environmental education
Philanthropy
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
NTEE code
Wildlife Sanctuary/Refuge (D34)
Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) (D20)
Other Services (D60)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
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Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Standard Tour
The Standard Tour is an on-site educational opportunity to see and learn more about the several different canid species for which Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary provides daily care. The Standard Tour is guided, open to all age groups, and it typically runs between 45 minutes and an hour.
Topics covered during the Standard Tour: brief history and information about Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary as an organization and its mission, goals, and vision; species-specific facts, such as average lifespan in captivity versus the wild, feeding types, social dynamics and hierarchy, physical traits for identification, and behavioral tendencies; individual animal histories, personalities, and social dynamics between companions; and the definition, identification tools, and specialized care information regarding wolfdogs.
Feeding Tour
The Feeding Tour is an on-site educational opportunity to see and learn about species-specific diets and nutrition, feeding methods used, and to watch them chow down! The Feeding Tour is guided, open to all age groups, and it typically runs between 45 minutes and an hour. The experience is also hands-on, allowing participants to assist feed some of the animals under the guidance of a trained WSWS Team member.
Topics covered during the Feeding Tour: species-specific diets and nutrition; definition and identification of feeding types (i.e., carnivorous, omnivorous); common meal distribution methods utilized in the animal care industry; individual rescue meal information and food preferences; resource data and food production and preparation of meals and food-based enrichment at WSWS; and comparative information regarding species-specific behavior as it pertains to eating (i.e., hunting, scavenging) for the animals in captivity versus in the wild.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of animals in collection
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We have recently decreased our number of enclosures in order to expand a few of them, reducing our carrying capacity. We remain operating at full capacity.
Number of animals provided with long term care
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We have recently decreased our number of enclosures in order to expand a few of them, reducing our carrying capacity. We remain operating at full capacity.
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Financials
Financial documents
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Liquidity in 2020 info
2.11
Months of cash in 2020 info
10.8
Fringe rate in 2020 info
17%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
SOURCE: IRS Form 990
This snapshot of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary’s financial trends applies Nonprofit Finance Fund® analysis to data hosted by GuideStar. While it highlights the data that matter most, remember that context is key – numbers only tell part of any story.
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Business model indicators
| Profitability info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation | -$110,358 | $27,320 | $92,605 | $93,608 | -$59,686 |
| As % of expenses | -18.5% | 5.9% | 18.1% | 18.1% | -10.3% |
| Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation | -$140,657 | -$2,754 | $43,139 | $42,947 | -$104,159 |
| As % of expenses | -22.5% | -0.6% | 7.7% | 7.6% | -16.8% |
| Revenue composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted) | $627,329 | $465,454 | $601,220 | $604,858 | $453,119 |
| Total revenue, % change over prior year | -20.0% | -25.8% | 29.2% | 0.6% | -25.1% |
| Program services revenue | 14.6% | 19.6% | 11.9% | 10.6% | 1.0% |
| Membership dues | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Investment income | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Government grants | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other grants and contributions | 80.1% | 78.5% | 76.7% | 81.4% | 97.8% |
| Other revenue | 5.3% | 1.7% | 11.4% | 8.0% | 1.1% |
| Expense composition info | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses before depreciation | $595,680 | $464,910 | $510,850 | $516,982 | $576,775 |
| Total expenses, % change over prior year | -4.6% | -22.0% | 9.9% | 1.2% | 11.6% |
| Personnel | 41.3% | 44.8% | 43.7% | 52.2% | 43.7% |
| Professional fees | 1.9% | 1.6% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Occupancy | 5.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Interest | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pass-through | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| All other expenses | 49.1% | 44.0% | 41.6% | 43.2% | 52.8% |
| Full cost components (estimated) info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total expenses (after depreciation) | $625,979 | $494,984 | $560,316 | $567,643 | $621,248 |
| One month of savings | $49,640 | $38,743 | $42,571 | $43,082 | $48,065 |
| Debt principal payment | $0 | $2,645 | $2,444 | $0 | $27,445 |
| Fixed asset additions | $0 | $49,305 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total full costs (estimated) | $675,619 | $585,677 | $605,331 | $610,725 | $696,758 |
Capital structure indicators
| Liquidity info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Months of cash | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 10.8 |
| Months of cash and investments | 5.6 | 6.3 | 7.9 | 10.0 | 10.8 |
| Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets | -0.6 | -1.4 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 8.2 |
| Balance sheet composition info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash | $277,281 | $242,589 | $336,920 | $430,930 | $520,613 |
| Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Receivables | $0 | $4,032 | $0 | $1,349 | $1,262 |
| Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE) | $1,452,408 | $1,519,538 | $1,519,536 | $1,526,437 | $1,106,708 |
| Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE) | 29.4% | 31.2% | 34.5% | 38.0% | 50.2% |
| Liabilities (as a % of assets) | 34.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 31.9% | 22.6% |
| Unrestricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Permanently restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | N/A | N/A |
| Total restricted net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total net assets | $867,134 | $864,380 | $907,519 | $950,466 | $846,307 |
Key data checks
| Key data checks info | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material data errors | No | No | No | No | No |
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Executive Director
Brittany McDonald
Brittany first fell in love with wolves when she was 8-years-old and has been actively pursuing her dream of working with them since! Her passion for wildlife has led her all over the United States where she has gained experience caring for wolves, big cats, primates, reptiles, and so many more.
As a long-time supporter of Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary, Brittany has always admired the sanctuary’s dedication toward making our rescues’ health and happiness the number one priority. With her knowledge of animal health and behavior, enrichment, and operant conditioning, she’s excited for the opportunity to further contribute to that philosophy!
It goes without saying that the role of Executive Director is one that encompasses many responsibilities, but, as she prepares to follow in the footsteps of those that came before her, Brittany is confident in her abilities to lead the team toward continued growth that will forever aim to honor each “wild spirit” to call the sanctuary home.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary
Board of directorsas of 11/14/2022
Board of directors data
Ann Stravalle-Schmidt
Christine Crawford
Ann Stravalle-Schmidt
Kimberly Kepler
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