Nonprofit · EIN 47-3747093
WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10044
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $83,410 | $68,400 | $15,010 | $34,030 | $0 | $34,030 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $64,175 | $60,796 | $3,379 | $19,020 | $0 | $19,020 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $58,563 | $67,613 | -$9,050 | $15,641 | $0 | $15,641 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $83,410
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $68,400
- Program services (functional)
- $56,209
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,020
- Total assets, end of year
- $34,030
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $34,030
- Cash, savings and investments
- $34,030
- Gross receipts
- $83,410
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSANA CERUZZI | PRESIDENT | 45 | $0 |
| KIM SMITHINGHAM | TRASURER | 15 | $0 |
| LORRI CRAMER | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
| KAZUMI YOSHIOKA | BOARD MEMBER | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSANA CERUZZI | PRESIDENT | 45 | $0 |
| KIM SMITHINGHAM | TRASURER | 15 | $0 |
| LORRI CRAMER | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
| KAZUMI YOSHIOKA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSANA CERUZZI | PRESIDENT | 45 | $0 |
| KIM SMITHINGHAM | SECRETARY & TRASURER | 15 | $0 |
| LORRI CRAMER | COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 575 MAIN ST APT 1201, NEW YORK, NY 10044-0148
- In care of
- % ROSSANA CERUZZI
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROSSANA CERUZZI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (917) 622-9921
- Return prepared by
- SKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC
Mission
PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND CARING FOR STRAY ANIMAL POPULATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY, AND ADVOCATING TO PREVENT AND END ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TOWARDS ANIMALS.
Program accomplishments
- THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING & CARING FOR ABANDONED/STRAY COMPANION ANIMALS IN NYC AND REHABILITATING INJURED WILDLIFE (WITH A STATE & FEDERALLY LICENSED WILDLIFE ANIMAL REHABILITATOR). THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION WORKS TIRELESSLY TO RESCUE, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND REHABILITATE ANIMALS IN NEW YORK CITY AND WE RUN THREE CAT SANCTUARIES IN ONE OF WHICH WE HAVE A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AREA. PART OF OUR MISSION IS ADVOCATING TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE IN NEW YORK CITY, RESTORE THE HEALTH OF INJURED OR SICK ANIMALS AND CONTROL/REDUCE THE POPULATION OF STRAYS BY TRAPPING AND HAVING SUCH ANIMALS SPAYED, NEUTERED, AND LATER ADOPTED (WHEN POSSIBLE).WE ADVOCATE TO PREVENT AND END ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TOWARD ANIMALS AND ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS AND ESTABLISH THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING AND RESPECTING WILDLIFE IN URBAN AREAS. THE WFF PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO HOMELESS AND/OR ORPHAN ANIMALS AND FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE IN AN URBAN SETTING. THESE INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO OUR ONGOING WORK CENTERED ON PROVIDING MEALS, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL CARE DAILY TO OUR ANIMALS LIVING IN OUR THREE SANCTUARIES.Expenses $56,209
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3747093
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $34,030
- Income (IRS master file)
- $83,410
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $83,410 | $68,400 | $34,030 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $64,175 | $60,796 | $19,020 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $58,563 | $67,613 | $15,641 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | 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 47-3747093).
Questions about WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC is 47-3747093.
- Is WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION 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 WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC 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 WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,410, expenses of $68,400 and total assets of $34,030 at year end.
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