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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0422009

YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Tax-exempt · RED LODGE, MT 59068

Financials

$752K$493K2023$527K$561K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$527,018$560,833-$33,815$1,028,865$11,281$1,017,584
December 31, 2023990$751,754$493,332$258,422$1,083,391$31,992$1,051,399
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$391,019
Membership dues
$11,912
Program service revenue
$95,568
Investment income
$2,392
Net rental income
$1,000
Net income from sales of inventory
$37,039
Other revenue
$38,039

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$69,809
Other salaries and wages
$248,565
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$340,305
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,234
Occupancy
$21,680
Travel
$4,277
Depreciation
$48,256
Program services (functional)
$472,665
Management and general (functional)
$50,550
Fundraising (functional)
$37,618

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,083,391
Total assets, end of year
$1,028,865
Total liabilities, end of year
$11,281
Net assets, end of year
$1,017,584
Land, buildings and equipment
$560,438
Net assets without donor restrictions
$697,269
Net assets with donor restrictions
$320,315
Gross receipts
$537,408
Employees
13
Volunteers
90
Year formed
1983
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BR WALKERExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$69,809
AIMEE ROMEIJNDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
LINDSEY KILLHAMDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
SUSAN BURYDirector
Trustee or director
12$0
SUSAN ROBBINSDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE PAULIDirector
Trustee or director
2.5$0
DR ALYSON MIKEDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
SUE CROSSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
VICTORIA PORTERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
25.4$0
SAMANTHA THOMASChair
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
HOLLY LUCARADirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BR WALKERExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$47,530
AIMEE ROMEIJNDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
LINDSEY KILLHAMDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
SUSAN BURYDirector
Trustee or director
12$0
SUSAN ROBBINSVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVE PAULIDirector
Trustee or director
2.5$0
DR ALYSON MIKEDirector
Trustee or director
3.5$0
SUE CROSSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
VICTORIA PORTERSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
25.4$0
SAMANTHA THOMASChair
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 675, RED LODGE, MT 59068-0675
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SUE CROSS, PO BOX 675, RED LODGE, MT 59068
Signed the 990
SUE CROSS, Treasurer
Phone
(406) 446-1133
Return prepared by
MRACHEK POPP & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

PROVIDING LIFELONG SANCTUARY TO NON-RELEASABLE GREATER YELLOWSTONE ECOSYSTEM WILDLIFE WHILE PROVIDING A MESSAGE OF EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • YWS provides lifelong care to wildlife native to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem that Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks has deemed as unable to survive if released back into their natural habitats. The wildlife were injured, orphaned, or habituated to humans. Providing lifelong care includes safe habitats, food, and medical care. As of 2024, resident species included: American Black Bear, American Badger, Bobcats, Gray Wolf, Coyote, Red Fox, Bison, Racoon, Sandhill Crane, Turkey Vulture, Crow, Raven, Owl, Raptors and Corvid, and Salamander
    Expenses $398,253
  • The wildlife residents at YW have unique stories of survival creating an opportunity for public education. As indicated by our mission, sharing a message of education and conservation is a focus of the organization. During 2024, YWS conducted school programs,tours and encounters. The full program reached over 4,415 students through programming and thousands of visitors participating in keeper talks. The program continued to grow in 2024 and was supported by two educators, one full-time and one part-time, to serve the demand for environmental and wildlife programs, and to service area schools.
    Expenses $74,412

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0422009
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C600)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,028,865
Income (IRS master file)
$537,408

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$527,018$560,833$1,028,865IRS
990December 2023$751,754$493,332$1,083,391XML
990December 2022$515,111$527,806$825,389IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 81-0422009).

Questions about YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY is 81-0422009.
Is YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 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 YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 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 YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY 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 YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SUE CROSS.
Who are the officers and directors of YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,809 (BR WALKER, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does YELLOWSTONE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $527,018, expenses of $560,833 and total assets of $1,028,865 at year end.

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