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CHARITY REVIEW

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6 10
(540) 837-9000
106 Island Farm Lane
Boyce, VA, 22620
https://blueridgewildlifectr.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

BRWC does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 10 (Ending Net Assets)
Avoid accumulating funds that could be used for current program activities. To meet this standard, the charity's unrestricted net assets available for use should not be more than three times the size of the past year's expenses or three times the size of the current year's budget, whichever is higher.

BRWC does not meet this Standard because:

  • According to the organization's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending 6/30/2023, the organization's total unrestricted net assets were $5,448,016, or 5.2 times the charity's total expenses of $1,053,149.

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to care for native wildlife by integrating veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, education, and research."

Year, State Incorporated:
2000, VA

Blue Ridge Wildlife Center (BRWC) is dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, training, and research. The organization reports treating more than 3,500 patients each year with medical care and rehabilitation services. BRWC fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment and connects people with wildlife. The organization reports being actively involved in professional training to develop the next generation of wildlife experts, including veterinarians, educators, rehabilitators, and researchers. Lastly, BRWC’s One-Health Research explores the interconnectedness of wildlife, human, and environmental health. The organization reports 18 ongoing research projects, advancing the benefit of both wildlife and the community.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Blue Ridge Wildlife Center's program expenses were:

Program services $760,504
Total Program Expenses $760,504

Chief Executive
Annie Bradfield, Executive Director

Compensation*
$68,845

Chair of the Board
Russell McKelway, PhD

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Psychologist, Retired

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
13

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio

Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,435,674, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Blue Ridge Wildlife Center's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Other income $3,547
Exchange portion of special events, net $25,585
Contribution portion of special events $68,515
Program services $73,858
Grants $104,626
In-kind contributions $195,857
Investment return, net $310,616
Contributions of cash and other financial assets $2,041,091
Total Income $2,823,695

Programs: 72% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 20%

Total Income $2,823,695
Total expenses: $1,053,149
  Program expenses $760,504
  Fundraising expenses $84,909
  Administrative expenses $207,736
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,770,546
Beginning Net Assets $4,224,506
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $5,995,052
Total Liabilities $169,290
Total Assets $6,164,342

Note: According to BRWC’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, the organization received in-kind contributions of $195,857, including rent ($122,829), animal care supplies ($60,322), repairs ($8,380), medical supplies ($2,067), and other ($2,259).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance