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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2024 Expires: November 2025

Endangered Wolf Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(636) 938-5900
PO Box 760
Eureka, MO, 63025-0760
https://www.endangeredwolfcenter.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

Endangered Wolf Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To preserve and protect Mexican wolves, red wolves and other wild canid species, with purpose and passion, through carefully managed breeding, reintroduction and inspiring education programs."

Year, State Incorporated:
1971, MO

Also Known As:
Wild Canid Survival & Research Center

Nature depends on apex predators and keystone species to survive and thrive. Wolves are both, which is why the wild needs wolves. Essential to the health and balance of their ecosystems, these highly intelligent, family-oriented animals are some of the most polarizing on the planet. While wolves are appreciated and valued by many, sadly they have been feared, misunderstood, and hunted to near extinction throughout the world. For more than 50 years, the Endangered Wolf Center in St. Louis, Missouri, has worked to rewrite the story for wolves. Founded in 1971 by noted zoologist Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, our mission to preserve and protect endangered wolves is carried out with purpose and passion through carefully managed breeding, reintroduction to the wild, and inspiring education programs. The Endangered Wolf Center is a family-friendly destination that offers a variety of tours and educational programs tailored to children and adults. Visitors are welcome and can schedule a guided tour online or by phone.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Endangered Wolf Center's program expenses were:

Programs $1,696,158
Total Program Expenses $1,696,158

Chief Executive
Fred Gauna, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Virgil VanTrease, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
26

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Membership appeals, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 6.98%

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 Endangered Wolf Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Contributions $502,452
Net Unrealized Gain on Securities $364,548
Education Programs $303,287
Membership Dues $183,996
Gift Shop Sales $105,984
Non-Cash Contributions $84,272
Interest and Dividend Income $60,374
Miscellaneous $54,437
Animal Care Revenue $21,238
Special Events $1,967
Gain on Sale of Property and Equipment $1,200
Investment Fees $-12,710
Net Realized Loss on Securities $-188,753
Total Income $1,482,292

Programs: 93% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $1,482,292
Total expenses: $1,829,545
  Program expenses $1,696,158
  Fundraising expenses $61,332
  Administrative expenses $72,055
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-347,253
Beginning Net Assets $5,607,206
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $5,259,953
Total Liabilities $59,992
Total Assets $5,319,945

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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois