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International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals INC

Public charity990-T FY2023
DBA: PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC
Other · CUMBERLAND, OH · EIN 31-1113570

About

The wilds is a conservation center and safari park operating as a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization on nearly 10,000-acres in southeastern OHIO. The wilds specializes in high-quality recreational opportunities that focus on connecting people and wild animals in a natural setting, ultimately achieving the mission of empowering people and saving wildlife.

DBA Preservation of Wild Animals INC

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
308
Volunteers
56

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$11.8M
Expenses
$9.2M
Assets
$31.6M
Liabilities
$1.4M

Financial history

$11.8M$5.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $11.8M · Avg: $8.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$31K
Grants Given
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILD ANIMALS INC
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Address

14000 International RD
Cumberland, OH, 43732-950

Governance

Voting board members4
Independent members4
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %79.8%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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