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Wildcare Foundation

EIN 73-1461935 · Noble, OK

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WILDCARE FOUNDATION PROVIDES PEOPLE A PLACE TO BRING NATIVE WILDLIFE STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE WITH THE GOAL OF RELEASING HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS BACK INTO THE WILD.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
13.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
42

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 45% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (animals, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $958,898 spent. WILDCARE ACCEPTED 8,417 ANIMAL PATIENTS REPRESENTING 208 DISTINCT SPECIES IN 2024. THE SURVIVAL AND RELEASE RATE OF ANIMALS SURVIVING THE FIRST 24 HOURS IN CARE WAS 58% FOR ALL MAMMAL PATIENTS, 63% FOR ALL BIRD SPECIES, 60% FOR ALL AMPHIBIAN PATIENTS, AND 87% FOR REPTILE PATIENTS WITH AN OVERALL SURVIVAL RATE OF 61% ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 50%. CARING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC RESCUE ANIMALS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE OF OKLAHOMA; THEY BRING THEM TO WILDCARE BECAUSE THEY ARE INJURED, ILL, OR ORPHANED. THE VETERINARY TEAM OR SENIOR REHABILITATION STAFF ASSESS EACH ANIMAL'S CONDITION, AND THEN STAFF PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND FOOD. STAFF CARE FOR AND MONITOR EACH ANIMAL PATIENT DAILY UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY DEVELOPED OR HEALED-THEY ARE THEN RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD FOR A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. WILDCARE MANAGES A LARGE PORTFOLIO OF LANDOWNERS THAT MAKE AVAILABLE LARGE SWATHS OF LAND ONTO WHICH PATIENTS ARE RELEASED. WILDCARE REMAINED OPENED 365 DAYS IN 2024, ADMITTING THE SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF ANIMALS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY DUE CONTINUED EFFORTS TO REMAIN OPEN, MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STAFF LEVELS, AND USE NEWLY DEVELOPED ANIMAL CARE PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE ANIMALS, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS WERE KEPT AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. WILDCARE PROVIDED OVER 100 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN 2024 REACHING 6,278 PEOPLE. WILDCARE CONTINUED TO OPERATE ITS WILDLIFE HELPDESK RESPONDING TO 21,194 CALLS IN 2024. IN 2024, 94 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 4,671 HOURS OF SERVICE TO WILDCARE WITH ITS ELEVEN-MEMBER, ALL- VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONATING AN ESTIMATED 288 HOURS. WILDCARE ACCEPTED 8,417 ANIMAL PATIENTS REPRESENTING 208 DISTINCT SPECIES IN 2024. THE SURVIVAL AND RELEASE RATE OF ANIMALS SURVIVING THE FIRST 24 HOURS IN CARE WAS 58% FOR ALL MAMMAL PATIENTS, 63% FOR ALL BIRD SPECIES, 60% FOR ALL AMPHIBIAN PATIENTS, AND 87% FOR REPTILE PATIENTS WITH AN OVERALL SURVIVAL RATE OF 61% ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 50%. CARING MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC RESCUE ANIMALS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE OF OKLAHOMA; THEY BRING THEM TO WILDCARE BECAUSE THEY ARE INJURED, ILL, OR ORPHANED. THE VETERINARY TEAM OR SENIOR REHABILITATION STAFF ASSESS EACH ANIMAL'S CONDITION, AND THEN STAFF PROVIDE APPROPRIATE MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND FOOD. STAFF CARE FOR AND MONITOR EACH ANIMAL PATIENT DAILY UNTIL THEY ARE FULLY DEVELOPED OR HEALED-THEY ARE THEN RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD FOR A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. WILDCARE MANAGES A LARGE PORTFOLIO OF LANDOWNERS THAT MAKE AVAILABLE LARGE SWATHS OF LAND ONTO WHICH PATIENTS ARE RELEASED. WILDCARE REMAINED OPENED 365 DAYS IN 2024, ADMITTING THE SECOND HIGHEST NUMBER OF ANIMALS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY DUE CONTINUED EFFORTS TO REMAIN OPEN, MAINTAIN ADEQUATE STAFF LEVELS, AND USE NEWLY DEVELOPED ANIMAL CARE PROTOCOLS TO ENSURE ANIMALS, STAFF, AND VOLUNTEERS WERE KEPT AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE. WILDCARE PROVIDED OVER 100 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN 2024 REACHING 6,278 PEOPLE. WILDCARE CONTINUED TO OPERATE ITS WILDLIFE HELPDESK RESPONDING TO 21,194 CALLS IN 2024. IN 2024, 94 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 4,671 HOURS OF SERVICE TO WILDCARE WITH ITS ELEVEN-MEMBER, ALL- VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS DONATING AN ESTIMATED 288 HOURS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1995.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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