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Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Proj Inc

Flagstaff, AZ · EIN 471110067 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE D31 · Animal-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.gcwolfrecovery.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$90K
net assets
$119K
employees
mission · from form 990

Restore Ecological Health Through Wolves

profile · synthesized from sources

The Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project works to restore Mexican gray wolves to the Grand Canyon region to improve ecological health and promote coexistence. The organization focuses on public education, community engagement, and advocacy to build grassroots support for wolf recovery. It emphasizes the intrinsic value of wolves and seeks policy changes to allow wolves to naturally disperse into suitable habitats in northern Arizona and surrounding areas.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Howl for Wolves
Education and outreach campaign involving tabling events, community gatherings, public presentations, and school programs to build public support for wolf recovery
Lobo Family Tree Project
Story-based initiative that tracks and shares the stories of individual Mexican gray wolves to humanize and personalize recovery efforts
Paseo del Lobo
Hosted hikes and camping trips that allow participants to experience wolf habitat and occupied areas firsthand, fostering advocacy for Mexican wolf recovery
Policy Advocacy Campaign
Organizes public comment submissions, phone banking, and attendance at USFWS meetings to influence wolf management policies and rule changes such as the 10j rule
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Mexican Gray Wolf Recovery 12 activities
    • Advocacy for Mexican Wolf Recovery
      Engages in advocacy efforts to support Mexican wolf recovery, including submitting comments to government agencies on proposed rule changes and recovery plans, coordinating public participation in meetings, and generating public support through postcards and business leader letters. These efforts have contributed to policy changes and increased support for wolf recovery.
    • Advocacy for Mexican Wolf Recovery
      Advocates for Mexican wolf recovery and protection by submitting comments to government agencies, coordinating public support campaigns, and engaging with citizens and agencies on wolf protection and habitat conditions.
    • Advocacy for Mexican Wolf Recovery
      Engages in advocacy efforts to support Mexican wolf recovery, including submitting comments to government agencies on proposed rule changes and recovery plans, coordinating public participation in meetings, and generating public support through postcards and business leader letters. These efforts have contributed to policy changes and increased support for wolf recovery.
    • Advocacy for Wolf Recovery and Protection
      Engages in advocacy efforts to support Mexican wolf recovery and protection, including submitting comments to government agencies on proposed rule changes and recovery plans, coordinating public participation in meetings, and advocating for policies such as a statewide ban on Wildlife Killing Contests in Arizona.
    • Research on Wolf Ecology and Conservation
      Conducts and publishes scientific research on various aspects of wolf ecology and conservation, including feasibility studies for reintroduction, genetic variability, population viability analysis, historical geographic range, and recovery goals for endangered species, with a focus on the Grand Canyon ecoregion and Mexican wolves.
    • Research on Wolf Ecology and Conservation
      Conducts and publishes scientific research on various aspects of wolf ecology and conservation, including feasibility studies for reintroduction, genetic variability, population viability analysis, historical geographic range, and recovery goals for endangered species, with a focus on the Grand Canyon ecoregion and Mexican wolves.
    • Scientific Research on Wolf Conservation
      Conducts and publishes scientific research related to wolf conservation, including feasibility studies for reintroduction, genetic variability, population viability analysis, and defining recovery goals for endangered species, with a focus on the Grand Canyon ecoregion and Mexican wolves.
    • Support for Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Recovery
      Contributes to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of Mexican gray wolves, including participation in the 1998 reintroduction in Arizona and ongoing monitoring of wild wolves. These efforts have led to an increase in the wild Mexican wolf population in the U.S. and in captive breeding facilities.
    • Support for Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Recovery
      Contributes to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of Mexican gray wolves, including participation in the 1998 reintroduction in Arizona and ongoing monitoring of wild wolves. These efforts have led to an increase in the wild Mexican wolf population in the U.S. and in captive breeding facilities.
    • Support for Mexican Wolf Reintroduction and Recovery
      Contributes to the reintroduction and recovery efforts of Mexican gray wolves, including participation in the 1998 reintroduction into the Apache National Forest and ongoing monitoring of wild wolves, which has led to an increase in the wild population.
    • Wolf Habitat and Population Research
      Conducts and publishes scientific research on Mexican wolf reintroduction feasibility, habitat suitability, genetic variability, population viability analysis, and historical geographic range to inform recovery efforts.
    • Wolf Recovery Support and Monitoring
      Contributes to Mexican wolf recovery efforts, including participation in reintroductions, and monitors wolves in the wild, which has resulted in an increase in wild and captive wolf populations.
  • Hunter and Trapper Education Programs 4 activities
    • Volunteer Training and Capacity Building
      Provides training and experience in various areas related to conservation, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, non-profit administration, and media relations.
    • Volunteer Training and Experience
      Provides training and experience in various areas related to conservation, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, non-profit administration, event planning, media, and scientific research on wolves.
    • Volunteer and Educational Outreach Training
      Provides training and experience in various areas related to conservation and non-profit administration, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, special event planning, and media relations, to build capacity for wolf conservation efforts.
    • Volunteer and Professional Development Training
      Provides training and experience in various areas related to conservation and non-profit administration, including educational outreach, advocacy materials development, volunteer coordination, wildlife policy, special event planning, social media, and scientific research on wolves.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Community Engagement and Educational Resources
      Engages the community through various educational resources and events, such as a monthly newsletter, craft projects, coloring sheets, and supporting student-led initiatives to raise awareness for Mexican wolves.
    • Experiential Learning in Wolf Habitat
      Organizes and leads hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) in wolf habitat and occupied areas of Arizona, hosting over 550 people over nine years to provide firsthand experience and education about Mexican wolves and their environment. This includes large-group summer campouts and relay hikes.
    • Experiential Learning in Wolf Habitat
      Organizes and leads hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) in wolf habitat and occupied areas of Arizona, hosting over 550 people over nine years to provide firsthand experience and education about Mexican wolves and their environment. This includes large-group summer campouts and relay hikes.
    • Public Education and Outreach on Mexican Wolves
      Conducts extensive public education and outreach programs about Mexican wolves, including presentations in classrooms and at community events, tabling at Grand Canyon National Park and regional events, and producing educational materials like puppet shows and videos. These efforts have reached over 40,000 people and 2,000 students.
    • Public Education and Outreach on Mexican Wolves
      Conducts extensive public education and outreach programs about Mexican wolves, including presentations in classrooms and at community events, tabling at Grand Canyon National Park and regional events, and producing educational materials like puppet shows and videos. These efforts have reached over 40,000 people and 2,000 students.
    • Public Education and Outreach on Mexican Wolves
      Educates the public about Mexican wolves and their restoration through various channels, including community events, classroom presentations, a wolf ambassador puppet show, and tabling at Grand Canyon National Park, reaching over 40,000 people from the U.S. and abroad.
    • Wolf Habitat Excursions
      Organizes and hosts hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) in Mexican wolf country, engaging over 600 participants over nine years to provide firsthand experience with wolf habitat and occupied areas of Arizona.
    • Wolf Habitat Excursions
      Hosts hikes and camping trips (Paseo del Lobo excursions) for over 550 people to experience wolf habitat and wolf-occupied areas of Arizona firsthand.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$97K91%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$90K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$55K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$119K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$119K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +32.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Emily Renn Executive Director 40 $50K
board members · 5
  • Debby DeWolfe — Board Member
  • Janice Przybyl — Board Member
  • Jim Schmitt — Board Member
  • Sara Wilbur — Board Member
  • Thomas Hulen — Board Member
relationships · 63

who they work with

  • AZGFD Commission Government — Organizes wolf supporters to attend and speak at every AZGFD Commission meeting when wolves are on the agenda.
  • American Society of Mammologist Partner — Submitted joint comments to USFWS regarding the Mexican Wolf Experimental Population.
  • Animal Defense League of Arizona Partner — Current conservation partner.
  • Arizona Handmade Gallery Partner — Business supporter
  • Arizona Wilderness Coalition Partner — Current conservation partner.
  • Arte Green Partner — Blog that hosts templates for a 3D craft project of Willow.
  • Aspen Deli Partner — Financial supporter
  • Cameron Clark Photography Partner — Financial supporter
  • Capes of the Canyon Partner — Business supporter
  • Center for Biological Diversity Partner — Conservation partner working on Mexican wolf recovery and forest management plans.
  • Claire Musser Partner — Executive Director of Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Proj Inc
  • Coyote Control Partner — Business supporter
  • David Lash Partner — Financial supporter
  • Defenders of Wildlife Partner — Conservation partner working on Mexican wolf recovery and forest management plans.
  • Defenders of Wildlife Partner — Provided the "Places for Wolves" document and map.
  • Direccion General de la Fauna Silvestre Partner — Approved an initial recovery objective for Mexican wolves in Mexico in 1982.
  • Earthwild Partner — Financial supporter
  • Endangered Species Coalition Coalition — Member of a coalition working to save endangered species.
  • Flagstaff Dental Arts Partner — Financial supporter
  • FunTown Circus Camp Partner — Participants performed a play titled "The Wolf and the Elk" in collaboration with the organization.
  • GCNP Partner — Hosted "Lords of Nature" film screenings at GCNP.
  • Gold Wolff Jewelers Partner — Financial supporter
  • Grand Canyon Hikers and Backpackers Association Partner — Current conservation partner.
  • Grand Canyon Wildlands Council Partner — Current conservation partner.
  • Habitat Harmony Inc. Partner — Current conservation partner.
  • Heidi Sue Partner — Business supporter
  • International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Partner — Considers Mexican wolf recovery the highest priority for wolf conservation worldwide.
  • International Wolf Center Partner — Source of much of the information provided on Mexican wolf recovery.
  • Just Roughin’ It Adventure Company Partner — Financial supporter
  • Licia Baldini Partner — Artist who created illustrations for Willow, the wolf ambassador.
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