irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $127KEDUCATION: SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE SHARES ITS KNOWLEDGE OF PROTECTING WILDLIFE THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WITH A GOAL OF INSPIRING PEOPLE TO LEARN ABOUT, RESPECT, AND CONSERVE OUR NATIVE WILDLIFE AND HABITATS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED ONSITE AT THE SANCTUARY IN NORTHEAST SCOTTSDALE INCLUDE WALK WITH WILDLIFE, SUNRISE NATURE TOURS, FULL MOON TOURS, DISCOVERY DAYS, AND OTHER WORKSHOPS. SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE ALSO OFFERS OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITY.
named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
Animal Care
Provides daily care for wildlife, including preparing diets, cleaning enclosures, and carrying supplies.
Education - Special Events
Supports on-site educational events by assisting with setup, cleanup, guest check-in, activity stations, and public engagement.
Education - Tour Guide
Leads tours for visitors, answers questions, and helps guests connect with animals and the organization's mission.
Grounds Quality
Maintains the facility by assisting with landscaping, general repairs, cleaning, and habitat improvements.
Mexican Wolf Species SAFE Program (S.A.F.E)
Participates in the recovery of the endangered Mexican gray wolf by providing sanctuary space for part of the captive population.
Vet Clinic
Assists the medical team in providing care for injured, orphaned, and rehabilitating wildlife, including preparing enclosures, cleaning, organizing supplies, and supporting medical staff.
Wildlife Rescue/Transport
Rescues and transports injured wildlife to the facility for medical care and post-assessment support.
activities · 3 groups
what they do
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Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Sanctuary Services 7 activities
- Permanent Sanctuary for Non-Releasable AnimalsProvides lifelong care and sanctuary for native wild animals that cannot be released due to injury, imprinting, or other factors, including those serving as part of the captive Mexican gray wolf population.
- Wildlife Rehabilitation and ReleaseRehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife with the goal of releasing them back into the wild when medically and behaviorally feasible.
- Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationRescues injured, orphaned, abandoned, or displaced Arizona native wild mammals, provides veterinary care and daily animal care, and rehabilitates them for release back into the wild.
- Wildlife Rescue and RehabilitationRescues injured, orphaned, abandoned, or displaced native wild mammals in Arizona, provides veterinary care and daily animal care, and rehabilitates them for release back into the wild.
- Wildlife Rescue and TransportRescues and transports injured, orphaned, abandoned, or displaced native wild mammals in Arizona to the facility for medical care and assessment.
- Wildlife SanctuaryProvides sanctuary for animals that cannot be released back into the wild, including serving as a holding facility for a portion of the captive Mexican gray wolf population.
- Wildlife SanctuaryProvides permanent sanctuary for animals that cannot be released back into the wild, including serving as a holding facility for a portion of the captive Mexican gray wolf population.
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Raptor and Wildlife Education Programs 3 activities
- Public Education and Visitor ToursConducts on-site educational events and guided tours to promote awareness of Arizona’s native wildlife, conservation, and coexistence, supported by volunteer engagement.
- Wildlife Education and Public EngagementConducts on-site educational events and leads tours for visitors to educate them about Arizona's native animals, fostering wildlife coexistence and conservation.
- Wildlife Education and ToursConducts on-site educational events and leads tours for visitors to educate them about Arizona's native animals, fostering wildlife coexistence and conservation.
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Animal Sanctuary Facility & Daily Care Operations 2 activities
- Daily Animal Care and Facility MaintenanceProvides daily animal care including diet preparation, enclosure cleaning, and supply management, alongside ongoing facility maintenance such as landscaping, repairs, and habitat improvements.
- Facility MaintenanceMaintains the facility grounds through landscaping, general repairs, cleaning, and habitat improvements to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for animals and visitors.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.06M
Contributions & grants$1.74M84%
Program service revenue$294K14%
Investment income$-9K-0%
Other revenue$40K
expenses
Total expenses$2.09M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$687K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.30M
Cash$1.25M
Investments$0
Liabilities$107K
Net assets$2.19M
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEO W EQAR | CLINIC VETER | 40 | $115K |
board members · 14
- ANNE RUDDY — CHAIR, DIREC
- CHRISTINE KOVACH — VICE CHAIR,
- DAMON BRUNS — DIRECTOR
- DENISE DUNNING-RICKETTS — DIRECTOR
- FAIRFAX O'REILLY — DIRECTOR
- LINDA MOORE — SECRETARY, D
- LINDA SEARLES — ED, DIRECTOR
- MARK DIBRITO — DIRECTOR
- MARK FINKE — TREASURER, D
- PAUL DIEFENDERFER — DIRECTOR
- RAANDI MORALES — DIRECTOR
- SAM COPPERSMITH — CHAIR/SEC, D
- STEPHANIE WHITLOW — DIRECTOR
- VIRGINIA KORTE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1
who they work with
- Mexican Wolf Species SAFE Program Coalition — Participates as a member of the program for Mexican gray wolves.