Nonprofit · EIN 68-0259665
GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC
Tax-exempt · AUBURN, CA 95604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,919,452 | $1,409,788 | $509,664 | $1,967,409 | $165,198 | $1,802,211 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,009,720 | $1,383,554 | -$373,834 | $1,114,975 | $50,358 | $1,064,617 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,908,636
- Program service revenue
- $755
- Investment income
- $9,457
- Other revenue
- $604
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $517,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $575,535
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $39,960
- Occupancy
- $13,444
- Travel
- $2,353
- Depreciation
- $36,093
- Program services (functional)
- $1,016,680
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,905
- Fundraising (functional)
- $186,203
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,114,975
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,967,409
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $165,198
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,802,211
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,329,483
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,468,962
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $333,249
- Gross receipts
- $1,919,452
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1991
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallysue Stein | President/Exec Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dana Fasolette | Vice Pres/Direc Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $0 |
| Christy Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| Dan Crum | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Lauren Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kent Bradley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mitch Hanna | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallysue Stein | President/Exec Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dana Fasolette | Vice Pres/Direc Trustee or director, Officer | 56 | $0 |
| Christy Berger | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dan Crum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Lauren Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Kent Bradley | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Chelsea Engberg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 4162, AUBURN, CA 95604-4162
- In care of
- % CHRISTY BERGER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2010)
- PO Box 4162, Auburn CA 95604
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sallysue Stein, PO Box 4162, Auburn, CA 95604
- Principal officer (990-N for 2010)
- John Kirkpatrick, 175 Hidden Creek Drive, Auburn CA 95603
- Signed the 990
- Sallysue Stein, President/Exec
- Phone
- (530) 885-0862
- Return prepared by
- Jensen Smith Certified Public Accountants Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0259665 or by the name GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured, sick and orphaned wildlife while advancing public awareness and understanding of the critical role of wildlife within the ecosystems we share.
Program accomplishments
- California has some of the most abundant and diverse wildlife in the U.S.; this is a source of pride and multiple benefits for the state. With this wealth, however, comes a responsibility, to protect our native wildlife, who need our help now more than ever. Wildfires, climate change, drought and habitat loss threaten every species and have dramatically increased the numbers of animals requiring treatment annually.In 1991, the year that Gold Country Wildlife Rescue was founded, the population of Placer County was 180,000 people. At that time GCWR handled approximately 300 animals annually.Today, the County's population has more than doubled, now exceeding 410,300 people. At the same time, the demands on GCWR have increased twelve-fold, with 3,700 animals cared for in 2020, and more than 12,000 calls from people needing assistance with wildlife. In 2023, these numbers further increased with almost 4,000 animals cared for and almost 13,500 phone calls.But that's not the whole story. Compounding the impact of the growing demand for care (and resources) is an increase in the severity of the animals injuries seen. This results in a requirement for more extensive and continuous care along with longer rehabilitation times. This, in turn, requires more space to house the animals, overwhelming the capacity of the current facility's space and infrastructure.2018 was the first year we provided acute medical and rehabilitative care to the wildlife victims including a bobcat and two gray foxes that sustained burns and injuries from the Camp Fire in Butte County. In 2020, we provided care for a bear cub, a gray fox, a bobcat, and two coyotes that suffered burns and injuries sustained in wildfires that impacted multiple counties across Northern California. It was at this time that we became a member organization of Wildlife Disaster Network (founded 2020). In 2021 our number of burn patients increased, with us taking in ten more wildfire victims (the most in one year to date). These victims included 3 black bear cubs leading California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to grant GCWR our permanent bear cub rehabilitation permit. In 2022 we cared for 2 black bear cubs. In 2022 we started construction of an apex predator enclosure that meets and exceeds requirements as determined by CDFW. In 2023 we were able to complete half of the enclosure and raised 5 orphaned black bear cubs. Coinciding with the rapid rise in the number of animals being treated annually, GCWR has transformed itself from a small seasonal rescue and rehabilitation operation to a remarkably high-functioning organization that is open 365 days a year. GCWR has remained financially solvent throughout this period of transformation, which has been brought about by staff and by a dedicated group of volunteers who provide more than 35,000 hours of service each year. In 2020, GCWR acquired a 15-acre property in Auburn and secured the donation of eight modular units that will be used for emergency wildlife intake, veterinary care, rehabilitation, education, and administrative offices. In 2023 we continued to build animal enclosures, including the above-mentioned apex predator enclosure.Expenses $1,016,680
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
- 68-0259665
- 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
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Unknown (Z99Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,967,409
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,919,452
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,919,452 | $1,409,788 | $1,967,409 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,009,720 | $1,383,554 | $1,114,975 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,540,543 | $1,483,831 | $1,818,783 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2010 Officer: John Kirkpatrick | December 31, 2010 | ≤ $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 68-0259665).
Questions about GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC
- What is the EIN of GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC is 68-0259665.
- Is GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE 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 GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC 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 GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC 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 GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sallysue Stein.
- Who are the officers and directors of GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does GOLD COUNTRY WILDLIFE RESCUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,919,452, expenses of $1,409,788 and total assets of $1,967,409 at year end.
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