2025-11-15T10:26:40-08:00 2024-12-31 270733529 Darrin J Riley CPA PLC 2198 E Camelback Rd Ste 370 Phoenix AZ 85016 990 2024-01-01 942738161 Liberty Wildlife Inc LIBE 4809985550 2600 E Elwood St Phoenix AZ 85040 MEGAN MOSBY Executive Dir. 2025-11-15 true true DARRIN J RILEY CPA P00225254 4804218430 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MEGAN MOSBY 1769588 false X www.libertywildlife.org X 1981 AZ Liberty Wildlife nurtures the nature of Arizona by providing quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and conservation consultation services for the community. 10 10 16 720 0 1698981 1449137 147968 168017 60982 75591 48334 40185 1956265 1732930 0 0 361388 404597 0 118049 1061350 1074707 1422738 1479304 533527 253626 11495696 11734247 1802291 1764694 9693405 9969553 Liberty Wildlife nurtures the nature of Arizona by providing quality wildlife rehabilitation, environmental education and conservation consultation services for the community. false false 777040 60381 Rehabilitation, research and conservation is dedicated to solving human/wildlife conflicts, conducting scientific research as well as providing specialized services, care and rehabilitation for native wildlife. Rescue and transportation teams go out into the field and bring in animals in need for medical services, daily care, and rehabilitation. The organization assists over 10,400 native and non-native animals with a release rate of 48% to 52%, which is above the national norm. This includes 193 different avian, mammal and reptile species. The organization's programs include hawks and eagles in flighted training programs and releasing numerous native wildlife back into the wild. Over 700 volunteers have participated in programs to care for, feed, and rehabilitate wildlife. The organization uses dedicated staff and contracted biologists to respond to challenges pertaining to wildlife. 499296 107636 The organization believes strongly in connecting children with the natural world. Their education group visits classroom and civic events with non-releasable wildlife. The organization provided over 850 in-person and virtual educational programs by trained volunteers using a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Attention is given to conservation and sustainability, state standards, age appropriateness, specific educational requests, and enhancing compassion and engagement with the participants. 1276336 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 6 0 true 16 true false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X Megan Mosby 4809985550 2600 E Elwood St Phoenix AZ 85040 X MEGAN MOSBY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 0.00 60000 0 0 RICHARD HAYSLIP Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TRACEY WESTERHAUSEN Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EMIL BURR Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOM HENZE Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KARA MONTALVO Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 LORI SINGLETON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM C WEESE MD Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PEGGY COLE Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BARRY NIDIFFER President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DESMOND WILSON Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 60000 0 false false false 0 67928 1381209 82197 1449137 EDUCATION 611710 107636 107636 RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION 541700 60381 60381 168017 75591 75591 0 0 0 0 18615 67928 21611 -2996 -2996 0 35290 15047 20243 20243 OTHER REVENUE 22938 22938 22938 1732930 188260 95533 0 0 0 0 60000 6000 15000 39000 0 302181 268879 24478 8824 0 42416 33680 4278 4458 0 0 18773 1432 16594 747 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72407 68415 1678 2314 0 354764 341191 5706 7867 18762 17727 435 600 WILDLIFE FOOD 283635 283635 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 72087 68112 1671 2304 MEDICAL SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 67801 67801 UTILITIES 51683 48833 1198 1652 134795 70631 13881 50283 1479304 1276336 84919 118049 1348510 1811787 198939 114878 73278 140482 8942 6896 0 0 0 0 16187 13290 10362903 1999061 8474531 8363842 1266729 1283072 0 0 108580 0 0 11495696 11734247 25994 73969 1758268 1679988 18029 10737 1802291 1764694 X 9470360 9667686 223045 301867 9693405 9969553 11495696 11734247 253626 22522 X false true X true false X 1044389 1601874 1017464 1698981 1449137 6811845 0 0 1044389 1601874 1017464 1698981 1449137 6811845 528280 6283565 99 29 670 60982 75591 137371 0 6643 10001 13933 24458 22938 77973 7027189 1013094 0.89420 0.85060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1922694 1922694 8060527 1719424 6341103 254600 160416 94184 125082 119221 5861 8363842 REFUNDABLE ADVANCES 10737 10737 X 1876893 22522 121441 143963 1732930 1732930 1600745 121441 121441 1479304 1479304 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is organized as an Arizona non-profit corporation and has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and has been determined not to be a private foundation under Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Accordingly, contributions to the Organization qualify for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170. The Organization is annually required to file a Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990) with the IRS. In addition, the Organization is generally subject to income tax on net income that is derived from business activities that are unrelated to its exempt purpose. Management has determined the Organizationhas no taxable unrelated business income related to the Organizations activities and it has not filed the Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return (IRS Form 990-T), or its Arizona equivalent, Form 99-T. The tax years ended 2021, 2022, and 2023 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. Management believes that it has appropriate support for any income tax positions taken, and, as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. X X X X X X true CASCALOTE PHILANTHROPIC 7650 S MCCLINTOCK DR TEMPE AZ 85284 FUNDRAISING false 301000 18000 283000 false 301000 18000 283000 AZ CONDORS/COCKTAILS 78321 62724 15597 15729 NATIVE AM & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 5542 5000 542 2400 83863 67724 16139 18129 18129 -1990 X AUCTION ITEMS 1 23383 EST. FMV X SUPPLIES 1 9717 EST. FMV X EQUIPMENT 1 49097 EST. FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organization's Executive Director completes a line by line review of the Form 990 with the organization's accountant. The Form is then g1ven to all members of the Board for review along with a checklist to understand the Form 990. Additionally, the Execut1ve Director presents the Form 990 at a meeting of the Board of directors and solicits any questions or discussion on the tax return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board of directors provides an annual conflict of interest document to the executive director and all members of the board of directors. All individuals are required to review the document and complete a conflict of interest form annually. Any individuals with a conflict are prohibiting from voting in that area. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Board of Directors conducts an annual review of the Executive Director which includes review and approval of the Executive Director's compensation. The Board of Directors considers comparative compensation paid to similar executives in similar not for profit organizations as a basis for establishing the compensation of the Executive Director. The Board relies on various sources for this comparative data including personal knowledge and compensation studies, if deemed necessary. All portions of the review process are documented by the board of directors. Compensation for all employees other than the executive director is set by the executive director based on similar positions in other organizations and Liberty Wildlifeb Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 organization supplies a copy of any public document upon request made at their main office during normal business hours.