Nonprofit · EIN 26-3339055
ANIMAL WONDERS INC
Tax-exempt · POTOMAC, MT 59823
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $230,612 | $292,677 | -$62,065 | $266,671 | $138 | $266,533 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $251,482 | $267,511 | -$16,029 | $328,598 | $0 | $328,598 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $287,878 | $243,683 | $44,195 | $347,146 | $2,519 | $344,627 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $116,278
- Program service revenue
- $115,984
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$1,650
- Other revenue
- -$1,650
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $43,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $146,124
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $204,144
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,775
- Occupancy
- $6,574
- Travel
- $4,537
- Depreciation
- $11,910
- Program services (functional)
- $268,241
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,313
- Fundraising (functional)
- $4,123
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $328,598
- Total assets, end of year
- $266,671
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $138
- Net assets, end of year
- $266,533
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $83,174
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $266,533
- Gross receipts
- $233,562
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 3
- Year formed
- 2008
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $43,001 |
| KATHERINE GREEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MARIAH SCHESKIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETREA TORMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SOAZIG LE BIHEN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSSA CAMPBELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $40,750 |
| KATHERINE GREEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MARIAH SCHESKIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETREA TORMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFFERY STEPHENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SOAZIG LE BIHEN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN KAUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $33,000 |
| KATHERINE GREEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SARA FEILZER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARIAH SCHESKIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETREA TORMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE GOBLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SOAZIG LE BIHEN | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JUSTIN CROTTY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIN KAUTZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2355 SWANSON MEADOWS RD, POTOMAC, MT 59823-9791
- In care of
- % JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 2355 swanson meadows rd, Potomac MT 59823
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA, 2355 SWANSON MEADOWS RD, POTOMAC, MT 59823
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- jessi Castaneda, 2355 swanson meadows rd, Potomac MT 59823
- Signed the 990
- JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA, Executive Director
- Phone
- (406) 241-8964
- Website
- Animalwonders.org
- Return prepared by
- Boyle Deveny & Meyer PC
Mission
RESCUE DISPLACED WILD ANIMALS AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC.
Program accomplishments
- Animal Wonders provided continuing care to 133 wild and exotic animals and 25 domestic animals. Weve rescued 28 new animals in need throughout the year, including a nonreleasable raven, 4 sugar gliders, and 6 lizards. Our public presentations have reached over 10,000 Montanans through 280 public and virtual presentations this year and 10 week long summer camps. Animal Wonders online educational videos have been viewed over 62 million times by people around the world. Our YouTube channel has 351,000 subscribers and we have a strong presence in social media that provides easy access to those who seek our advice with questions about wildlife and pet care.Expenses $268,241 · revenue $114,334
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3339055
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $266,671
- Income (IRS master file)
- $233,562
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $230,612 | $292,677 | $266,671 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $251,482 | $267,511 | $328,598 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $287,878 | $243,683 | $347,146 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $234,455 | $173,748 | $302,970 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: jessi Castaneda | August 31, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 26-3339055).
Questions about ANIMAL WONDERS INC
- What is the EIN of ANIMAL WONDERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ANIMAL WONDERS INC is 26-3339055.
- Is ANIMAL WONDERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ANIMAL WONDERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ANIMAL WONDERS INC 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 ANIMAL WONDERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ANIMAL WONDERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ANIMAL WONDERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA.
- Who are the officers and directors of ANIMAL WONDERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $43,001 (JESSI KNUDSEN CASTANEDA, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does ANIMAL WONDERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $230,612, expenses of $292,677 and total assets of $266,671 at year end.
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