Teton Raptor Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 10.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 29
- Volunteers
- 87
- Highest pay
- $127,700, ceo non-voting
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100.
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 85 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, 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 (9)
- $453,085 spent. EDUCATION: TETON RAPTOR CENTERS education team provides meaningful purpose for eleven non-releasable raptors by engaging the public through dynamic outreach programs in schools, at community events, and in public venues such as lodges and parks. These educational and entertaining experiences are designed for audiences of all ages, emphasizing the critical role raptors play in healthy ecosystems, the impact of human choices on wildlife, and the far-reaching work of TRCs three pillars: research, rehabilitation, and education. In FY 2024-25, with support from our avian ambassadors and a dedicated team of volunteers, TRC staff delivered 410 programs- 292 on-site and 118 off-site-reaching a total of 17,458 participants.
- $771,869 spent. RESEARCH: In FY 2024-25, TRC advanced 12 distinct research and conservation projects across the Intermountain West and Great Plains, working in partnership with 22 agencies and organizations. The research team also invested in developing the next generation of ecologists by actively supporting three graduate students. Key initatives included: developing a statewide conservation planning tool for Golden Eagles and Ferruginous Hawks in Wyoming; habitat modeling for multiple raptor species across seasons; and construction of artificial nest structures for Golden Eagles in the Great Plains and Ferruginous Hawks in western Wyoming. TRC also led major field studies in the Bighorn Basin and Converse County to examine the effects of human disturbance on raptor nesting success. The team published several peer-reviewed journal articles this year, including studies focused on Ferruginous Hawks, Great Gray Owls, and Golden Eagles.
- $491,893 spent. REHABILITATION: Teton Raptor Center provides rescue, emergency medical treatment, and rehabilitative care to injured, ill, and orphaned birds of prey with the goal of returning them to the wild. As one of only two facilities in Wyoming offering this level of specialized care for raptors, TRC plays a critical role in regional rehabilitation. In FY 2024-25, TRC admitted 241 avian patients, including 203 raptors from 23 species across Wyoming and Idaho. The clinic also treated 25 corvids and provided short-term stabilization for 13 other birds (representing 9 different species). The leading causes of admission included vehicle collisions, window strikes, and gunshot wounds. Great Horned Owls were the most frequently admitted species, with 51 individuals treated. TRCs medical clinic also serves as a training ground for emerging pro- fessionals, hosting several pre-veterinary interns and veterinary externs over the course of the year. In collaboration with our primary veterinarians and medical advisors, TRC continues to advance treatment protocols and rehabilitation techniques to improve outcomes for every patient in our care.
- $40,570 spent. CONSERVATION INITIATIVES: Teton Raptor Center leads science-driven conservation initiatives to protect birds of prey and their habitats. One such effort, the Port-O-Potty- Owl Project, addressed the widespread threat of entrapment to cavity-nesting wildlife in vault toilets. Since its inception in 2013, the project has reached all 50 states, the Virgin Islands and Canada, with 20,272 screens distributed.
- $175,317 spent. Another flagship effort, the Sporting Lead-Free initiative continues to make significant strides in reducing the use of lead ammunition and tackle. Through outreach efforts including demonstrations, social media, podcasts, public events, and media interviews, the initiative educates hunters and anglers about non-lead alternatives. In FY 2024-25 Sporting Lead-Free launched a national campaign and
- concluded the year with 642 members, 46 ambassadors across 23 states, and 31 conservation partner organizations. VOLUNTEERS: In FY 2024-25, The Teton Raptor Centers dedicated volunteers contributed 7,386 hours in support of raptor conservation- providing vital assistance in the clinic, in the field, and in educational settings. Their generosity of time and talent plays an essential role in advancing TRCs mission.
- CONSERVATION INITIATIVES: Teton Raptor Center leads 40570. 0. 18036.
- Another flagship effort, the Sporting Lead-Free initiative 175317. 0. 0.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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