Nonprofit · EIN 41-1729359
WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · GARRISON, MN 56450
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $239,786 | $194,084 | $45,702 | $408,355 | $0 | $408,355 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $171,527 | $131,274 | $40,253 | $362,653 | – | $362,653 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $185,140 | $99,316 | $85,824 | $549,233 | $0 | $549,233 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $214,719
- Membership dues
- $22,435
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $655
- Net income from fundraising events
- $11,884
- Net income from gaming
- $3,889
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,806
- Other revenue
- $24,412
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $74,002
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $86,658
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $925
- Occupancy
- $31,919
- Depreciation
- $15,926
- Program services (functional)
- $191,887
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,197
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $362,653
- Total assets, end of year
- $408,355
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $408,355
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $184,504
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $408,355
- Gross receipts
- $244,784
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 126
- Year formed
- 1989
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANA BOTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KARI BUNKERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DWIGHT DANIELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANINE JAMISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL KNUTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE LEBLANC | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MAX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRIS PICKEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARI BUNKERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| DANA BOTZ | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY DAVIS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| NICOLE LEBLANC | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| DWIGHT DANIELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| NANCY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MAX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JON DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANA BOTZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KARI BUNKERS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DWIGHT DANIELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTY DAVIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NANCY HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE LEBLANC | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PETER MAX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 241, GARRISON, MN 56450-0241
- In care of
- % DEBBI ESKEDAHL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
- PO Box 160, Garrison MN 56450
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KARI BUNKERS, PO BOX 241, GARRISON, MN 56450
- Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
- Debbie Eskedahl, PO Box 160, Garrison MN 56450
- Signed the 990
- KARI BUNKERS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (320) 692-5417
- Website
- WWW.WILDANDFREE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LAKES AREA CPAS LTD- CLASEN & SCHIESSL
Mission
REHABILITATION OF WILD ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO PROFESSIONALLY REHABILITATE WILDLIFE, EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT. IN 2025, 126 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED A TOTAL OF 5,732 HOURS OF SERVICE. WE REHABILITATED OVER 1200 ANIMALS IN 2025. WE ARE THE ONLY PLACE IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA THAT IS LICENSED TO REHABILITATE BEARS. IN 2025 WE CARED FOR 109 DIFFERENC SPECIES OF ANIMALS.Expenses $191,887
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1729359
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $408,355
- Income (IRS master file)
- $244,784
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $239,786 | $194,084 | $408,355 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $171,527 | $131,274 | $362,653 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $185,140 | $99,316 | $549,233 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2014 Officer: Debbie Eskedahl | December 31, 2014 | ≤ $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 41-1729359).
Questions about WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM is 41-1729359.
- Is WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM 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 WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KARI BUNKERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILD AND FREE WILDLIFE PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $239,786, expenses of $194,084 and total assets of $408,355 at year end.
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