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Sedona Wolf Sanctuary

EIN 92-1177534 · Sedona, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

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.

Income
$402,592
Spending
$379,987
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$64,898, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (2)
  1. $150,915 spent. 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.
  2. $164,312 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 January 2023.

    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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