2024-11-12T13:11:33-08:00 2023-12-31 472319412 Jensen Smith Certified Public Accountants Inc 661 5th St Ste 101 Lincoln CA 95648 990 2023-01-01 680259665 Gold Country Wildlife Rescue Inc GOLD 5308850862 PO Box 4162 Auburn CA 95604 Sallysue Stein President/Exec 2024-11-12 true true Jennifer M Jensen CPA P00544955 9164341662 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Sallysue Stein PO Box 4162 Auburn CA 95604 1009720 false X https://goldcountrywildliferescue.org X 1991 CA Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, sick and orphaned wildlife while advancing public awareness and understanding of the critical role of wildlife within the ecosystems we share. 7 5 26 100 0 1532143 1007720 7480 975 222 -164 698 1189 1540543 1009720 0 0 567563 561384 0 105919 916268 822170 1483831 1383554 56712 -373834 1818783 1114975 81748 50358 1737035 1064617 Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, sick and orphaned wildlife while advancing public awareness and understanding of the critical role of wildlife within the ecosystems we share. false false 1074077 975 California has some of the most abundant and diverse wildlife in the U.S.; this is a source of pride and multiple benefits for the state. With this wealth, however, comes a responsibility, to protect our native wildlife, who need our help now more than ever. Wildfires, climate change, drought and habitat loss threaten every species and have dramatically increased the numbers of animals requiring treatment annually.In 1991, the year that Gold Country Wildlife Rescue was founded, the population of Placer County was 180,000 people. At that time GCWR handled approximately 300 animals annually.Today, the County's population has more than doubled, now exceeding 410,300 people. At the same time, the demands on GCWR have increased twelve-fold, with 3,700 animals cared for in 2020, and more than 12,000 calls from people needing assistance with wildlife. In 2023, these numbers further increased with almost 4,000 animals cared for and almost 13,500 phone calls.But that's not the whole story. Compounding the impact of the growing demand for care (and resources) is an increase in the severity of the animals injuries seen. This results in a requirement for more extensive and continuous care along with longer rehabilitation times. This, in turn, requires more space to house the animals, overwhelming the capacity of the current facility's space and infrastructure.2018 was the first year we provided acute medical and rehabilitative care to the wildlife victims including a bobcat and two gray foxes that sustained burns and injuries from the Camp Fire in Butte County. In 2020, we provided care for a bear cub, a gray fox, a bobcat, and two coyotes that suffered burns and injuries sustained in wildfires that impacted multiple counties across Northern California. It was at this time that we became a member organization of Wildlife Disaster Network (founded 2020). In 2021 our number of burn patients increased, with us taking in ten more wildfire victims (the most in one year to date). These victims included 3 black bear cubs leading California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to grant GCWR our permanent bear cub rehabilitation permit. In 2022 we cared for 2 black bear cubs. In 2022 we started construction of an apex predator enclosure that meets and exceeds requirements as determined by CDFW. In 2023 we were able to complete half of the enclosure and raised 5 orphaned black bear cubs. Coinciding with the rapid rise in the number of animals being treated annually, GCWR has transformed itself from a small seasonal rescue and rehabilitation operation to a remarkably high-functioning organization that is open 365 days a year. GCWR has remained financially solvent throughout this period of transformation, which has been brought about by staff and by a dedicated group of volunteers who provide more than 35,000 hours of service each year. In 2020, GCWR acquired a 15-acre property in Auburn and secured the donation of eight modular units that will be used for emergency wildlife intake, veterinary care, rehabilitation, education, and administrative offices. In 2023 we continued to build animal enclosures, including the above-mentioned apex predator enclosure. 1074077 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 26 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 7 5 true false false false true false true true true false false true true true false true true false false false CA X X Sallysue Stein 5308850862 PO Box 4162 Auburn CA 95604 X Sallysue Stein President/Exec 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dana Fasolette Vice Pres/Direc 56.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christy Berger Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Crum Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Jones Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kent Bradley Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chelsea Engberg Secretary 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 3210 28875 975635 206065 1007720 Education Presentations -175 -175 Services -400 -400 Volunteer Fees 1550 1550 975 1301 1301 0 0 0 -1465 -1465 -1465 -1465 0 0 0 Other Revenue 1189 1189 1189 1009720 2000 0 0 0 0 0 0 561384 410875 77956 72553 0 0 0 0 0 40410 40410 0 0 0 10855 10855 23784 23784 0 0 0 13131 13131 2933 2875 58 0 0 0 0 15272 15272 11982 11982 Inkind expenses 206065 206065 Permanent Home 143738 143738 Rehabilitation Expenses 131054 131054 Bear Cages 97800 97800 125146 53267 38513 33366 1383554 1074077 203558 105919 705262 222815 25000 27352 367549 155299 0 0 0 0 1546 129 5957 9868 753687 56176 711469 697511 0 0 0 0 2000 2001 1818783 1114975 55794 28920 25954 21438 81748 50358 X 1420056 1185304 316979 -120687 1737035 1064617 1818783 1114975 X -373834 3413 -301997 X X false true X true false X 459538 683432 1420317 1532143 1007720 5103150 8877 3307 9832 7490 975 30481 0 0 0 468415 686739 1430149 1539633 1008695 5133631 0 0 5133631 224 222 1301 1747 0 224 222 1301 1747 0 350 698 1189 2237 468415 686739 1430723 1540553 1011185 5137615 0.99920 0.99970 0.00030 0.00010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 25000 206 3293 1148 27351 25000 25000 true false false 430000 430000 273059 25611 247448 50628 30565 20063 697511 Compensated Absences Payable 2463 Payroll Liabilities 18975 21438 1013133 3413 3413 1009720 1009720 1383554 1383554 1383554 Aviatrix Chelsea Engberg Vendor 33218 Ops Consulting&Marketing false X Supplies 1 5353 FMV X Feed for Animals 1 104378 Rate per pound X Supplies 1 64897 FMV Supplies&Feed 183 31437 FMV&Rate/Lb false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 The board president Sallysue Stein and the board secretary Chelsea Engberg are mother and daughter, respectively. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 There are four classes of membership:General membership, Complimentary professional memberships, honorary life memberships and organizational memberships. Membership dues are determined by the board of directors. The membership are generally not voting memberships except for the amendments to the Articles and By-laws. Only the board of directors shall make all other required decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Members may only vote on the by-laws and articles of the organization. All other decisions are made by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Board president and treasurer review the 990 return and provide electronically to the board before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Organizational governing documents are available upon request. All governing documents and tax returns are available to the public. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Adjustments made after filing of prior 990 = $137282 Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Removal of PY Lease Liability from financials = -$439279 Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Board of directors reviews proposals and votes on the approval of the selection of the auditor. The board provides oversight during and the final approval of the audited financial statements.