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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1177534

SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY

Tax-exempt · SEDONA, AZ 86336

Financials

$172K$161K2024$403K$380K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990 (amended)$402,592$379,987$22,605$38,476$0$38,476
December 31, 2024990-EZ (amended)$171,812$160,536$11,276$15,871$0$15,871
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$265,359
Program service revenue
$119,445
Investment income
$15
Net income from sales of inventory
$17,773
Other revenue
$17,773

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,106
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$124,311
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$213,670
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,645
Occupancy
$28,800
Travel
$8,585
Program services (functional)
$315,227
Management and general (functional)
$64,760

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,871
Total assets, end of year
$38,476
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$38,476
Gross receipts
$442,499
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2022
State of legal domicile
AZ

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
Cynthia HeischCEO
Officer
40$0$63,333$1,565
Xavier DouwesDirector-CFO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0$42,000$1,228
Judy WilliamsDirector
Trustee or director
18$0$16,185$0
Zac PilossophDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0$250
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Cynthia HeischCEO20$22$1
Xavier Douwes Q3 Q4 - W-2CFO40$20$3
Xavier Douwes Q1 Q2 1099-NECCFO15$13$0
Zac PilossophChief Vet Board Director0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2370 W ST RTE 89A SUITE 11-178, SEDONA, AZ 86336-5341
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2081 W ST RTE 89A STE 12 -BOX 3259, SEDONA AZ 86340
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Xavier Douwes, PO Box 622, Rimrock, AZ 86335
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Cynthia Heisch, 2081 W ST RTE 89A STE 12 -BOX 3259, SEDONA AZ 86340
Signed the 990
Xavier Douwes, Director
Phone
(928) 389-1321

Mission

Wolf and Wolf Dog Rescue. Prevention of animal cruelty. Wolf safe haven and place of refuge. Public education and public awareness of wolves and their situation in the wild. Wolf tours and wolf experiences to educate.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Program 1: Wolf Operations. The organization operates a wolf rescue and care program focused on the rehabilitation housing and long-term welfare of rescued wolves. Activities include daily feeding habitat maintenance and ongoing health monitoring as well as veterinary care and medical treatment as needed. The program also includes rescuing wolves transport and pack integration. The program provides a safe and stable environment for wolves that cannot be released into the wild ensuring their physical well-being and quality of life. During the year the organization expanded its capacity and improved animal welfare by constructing additional wolf enclosures enhancing the safety space and living conditions available for the wolves in its care. During this time we successfully integrated Spirit our most recent wolf rescue fully into the pack. This program directly supports the organizations mission to protect and care for wolves through responsible stewardship and humane treatment.
    Expenses $150,915 · grants $2,106
  • Program 2: Guest Experience Operations. The organization operates an educational guest experience program that provides the public with the opportunity to learn about wolves their behavior and their conservation. Activities include guided visits educational presentations and interactive experiences designed to promote awareness and understanding of wolves and their role in the ecosystem. The program also encompasses visitor services scheduling and facility operations necessary to ensure a safe and informative experience. Outreach efforts including marketing social media and online engagement support public education and awareness consistent with the organizations mission. During the year the organization enhanced visitor safety and accessibility by adding sanitation facilities and improving parking infrastructure. The organization also expanded its outreach by developing new public outreach channels and increasing staffing levels to better support guest services and educational programming.
    Expenses $164,312 · revenue $119,445

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1177534
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Animal-related (D34)
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,476
Income (IRS master file)
$442,499

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$402,592$379,987$38,476IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$171,812$160,536$15,871XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Cynthia Heisch
December 31, 2023≤ $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 92-1177534).

Questions about SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY

What is the EIN of SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY is 92-1177534.
Is SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SEDONA WOLF 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 SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY 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 SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY 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 SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Xavier Douwes.
Who are the officers and directors of SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SEDONA WOLF SANCTUARY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $402,592, expenses of $379,987 and total assets of $38,476 at year end.

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