Nonprofit · EIN 20-2708654
WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MISSOULA, MT 59802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,360,188 | $2,167,942 | $192,246 | $1,817,966 | $1,027,410 | $790,556 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,558,819 | $2,299,220 | -$740,401 | $1,637,595 | $1,039,285 | $598,310 |
| December 31, 2021 | 990 | $2,364,489 | $1,480,635 | $883,854 | $2,945,367 | $1,182,881 | $1,762,486 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,004,405
- Program service revenue
- $362,570
- Investment income
- $6,743
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$13,530
- Other revenue
- -$13,530
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $29,724
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $351,364
- Other salaries and wages
- $981,531
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,563,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $408
- Accounting fees
- $18,071
- Occupancy
- $34,154
- Travel
- $169,518
- Depreciation
- $49,055
- Program services (functional)
- $1,793,284
- Management and general (functional)
- $222,659
- Fundraising (functional)
- $151,999
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,637,595
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,817,966
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,027,410
- Net assets, end of year
- $790,556
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $616,781
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $675,280
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $115,276
- Gross receipts
- $2,379,784
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETE COPPOLILLO | President & ED Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $136,248 | $11,859 |
| AIMEE HURT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $96,506 | $15,022 |
| SKYE MURPHY | DIR. OF OPER. Officer | 40 | $75,737 | $15,992 |
| HENRY HAPPEL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA KAUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETE COPPOLILLO | President & ED Officer | 42 | $137,215 | $15,006 |
| AIMEE HURT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $97,966 | $14,793 |
| SKYE MURPHY | DIR. OF OPER. Officer | 40 | $73,037 | $14,104 |
| HENRY HAPPEL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA RICHEY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA KAUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2021: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETE COPPOLILLO | President & ED Officer | 42 | $118,333 | $12,328 |
| AIMEE HURT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $78,585 | $11,809 |
| MARGARET PARKER | Director/Resear Trustee or director, Officer | 42 | $59,147 | $9,754 |
| SKYE MURPHY | DIR. OF OPER. Officer | 40 | $53,819 | $8,391 |
| HENRY HAPPEL | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA RICHEY | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARTHA KAUFFMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10971 RUSTIC RD, MISSOULA, MT 59802-8769
- In care of
- % AIMEE HURT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PETE COPPOLILLO, 10971 Rustic Road, Missoula, MT 59802
- Signed the 990
- SKYE MURPHY, DIR. OF OPER.
- Phone
- (406) 579-1325
- Website
- WD4C.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Carver Florek & James LLC
Mission
Partner with detection dogs to further conservation initiatives around the world. Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation (WD4C) integrates scientific-detection dog teams with established management and conservation efforts to address invasive species proliferation, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, human/wildlife conflict, and support the preservation and restoration of threatened and endangered species.
Program accomplishments
- SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WD4C HAS COLLABORATED WITH MANAGERS, RESEARCHERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS TO DETECT NEARLY 40 SPECIES AROUND THE COUNTRY AND WORLD. MANY OF THESE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN GROUND-BREAKING WITHIN THE REALM OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. WD4C PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE PROPELLED THE DISCIPLINE OF DETECTION DOGS FORWARD: FROM FINDING DIFFICULT AND NOVEL TARGETS LIKE A SUITE OF WIDE-RANGING CARNIVORES, ILLEGAL WIRE SNARES, INVASIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS, SUBTERRANEAN ANIMALS, AND EVIDENCE OF INVASIVE FISH IN FRESHWATER STREAMS, TO WD4C'S GROUND-BREAKING WORK USING DOGS TO DETECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS IN FRESHWATER ECOSTYSTEMS.WD4C ALSO SAVES DOGS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT MANY OF THE TRAITS THAT PREVENT DOGS BEING SUITABLE PETS SUCH AS HIGH ENERGY AND TOY OBSESSION, CAN SIGNAL SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO BE A HIGHLY SKILLED DETECTION DOG. RECENT WD4C ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:-- Sloths are in need of protection but are incredibly hard to find in the wild theyre slow-moving and blend in with the forest so well, that just spotting them is difficult - not to mention collecting any other data or genetic samples. We partnered with the Sloth Conservation Foundation to train a dog and handler team in Costa Rica to find sloth scat to enable a DNA-based populationassessment the first and most important step in protecting these animals. -- We continue to grow one of our vital biosecurity projects which is to combat the spread and movement of invasive zebra and quagga mussels on boats and trailers. These non-native mussels outcompete native species and destroy aquatic food webs, causing both ecological and economic damage to ecosystems. Their devastating effects when introduced into water systems, cause millions of dollars in damages. Since 2014 weve been training and deploying dogs to protect bodies of water in MT, WY, CA, TX and even Alberta, Canada. Dogs are orders of magnitude faster at checking vehicles than humans, and people enjoy watching them work, so the dogs transform wait times at critical boat checkpoints into a highlight of the day. Boaters love the speed with which dogs get them on the water, and inspectors appreciate the increase in compliance and local support.--The illegal wildlife trade is, unfortunately, still going strong. Elephants, rhinos, and literally hundreds of other species are killed, captured, and trafficked around the world, with devastating effects on natural populations. Poachers and traffickers are getting more sophisticated in their methods, and we work hard to stay a step ahead of them. Thats why were integrating new cutting-edge technology like AI Cameras, geo-aware radios, and SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tools) into our Canine Reaction Units. Through our work, weve been able to helpNamibia respond to the worst epidemic of rhino poaching since that countrys independence. Namibia is one of eight countries where were continuing to support over 60 Law Enforcement Dogs that weve placed throughout Africa.--We completed our first three-year project in partnership with Indigenous Vision and the Amskapi Pikuni (Southern Blackfeet) on the first ever non- invasive study of mink and otter to look for long-lasting environmental contaminants. Utilizing Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to identify culturally significant hunting areas, our trained dogs were able to locate mink and otter scats that can tell us whether the food webs traditional hunters rely upon are contaminated. Thanks to an innovative lab technique pioneered by our collaborators, were now able to evaluate contamination from heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and PFAs, or forever chemicals. Especially for Native communities, who use wild products over a longer portion of the year, have fewer alternative food sources, and less access to health care, the safety of wild foods is a big part of food sovereignty and maintaining healthy traditional livelihoods. Our results are critical in helping identify the safest areas for hunting and gathering wild products, and where contaminants remain, to prioritize areas for remediation. LOOKING INTO NEXT YEAR, WEVE GOT EXCITING THINGS ON THE HORIZON, FROM DEEPENING OUR ROOTS IN MISSOULA, MT WITH VOLUNTEER DAYS, NEW CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, AND LOCALLY IMPORTANT WORK ON GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVES AND BIGHORN SHEEP; TO BEING PART OF MONTANAS FIGHT AGAINST DISEASES SUCH COVID-19 AND CWD. WE ARE PROUD TO BE A FORCE FOR GOOD AND TO SUPPORT THE PEOPLE, WILDLIFE, AND WILD PLACES THAT CONTINUALLY HAVE GIVEN US HOPE AND INSPIRATION.Expenses $1,793,284 · grants $29,724 · revenue $362,570
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-2708654
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines (G99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,817,966
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,379,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,360,188 | $2,167,942 | $1,817,966 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,558,819 | $2,299,220 | $1,637,595 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,443,858 | $1,888,706 | $2,337,375 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $2,364,489 | $1,480,635 | $2,945,367 | XML |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-2708654).
Questions about WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION is 20-2708654.
- Is WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PETE COPPOLILLO.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,248 (PETE COPPOLILLO, President & ED).
- How much revenue does WORKING DOGS FOR CONSERVATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,360,188, expenses of $2,167,942 and total assets of $1,817,966 at year end.
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