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SOUTHWEST WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 860765249 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE D340 · Animal-Related · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.southwestwildlife.org
revenue
$2.1M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$2.2M
employees
22
volunteers
100
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

SAVING OUR WILDLIFE, ONE LIFE AT A TIME, BY RESCUING, REHABILITATING, AND RELEASING INJURED, DISPLACED, AND ORPHANED WILDLIFE, WHILE EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE WILDLIFE

profile · synthesized from sources

Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center rescues and rehabilitates native wild mammals in Arizona that are injured, orphaned, or displaced. Animals unable to return to the wild live out their lives at their accredited sanctuary. The organization also participates in endangered species recovery programs and provides wildlife education.

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. #1 primary $127K
    EDUCATION: 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 · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Guided Environmental Field Trips 2 activities
    • Wildlife Education and Public Engagement
      Conducts 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 Tours
      Conducts on-site educational events and leads tours for visitors to educate them about Arizona's native animals, fostering wildlife coexistence and conservation.
  • Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation 2 activities
    • Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
      Rescues 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 Rehabilitation
      Rescues 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 Sanctuary & Captive Breeding 2 activities
    • Wildlife Sanctuary
      Provides 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 Sanctuary
      Provides 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.
  • School and Community Facility Maintenance 1 activity
    • Facility Maintenance
      Maintains the facility grounds through landscaping, general repairs, cleaning, and habitat improvements to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for animals and visitors.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

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
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
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.