Sacred Wolf Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To love honor and celebrate the wolf as sacred and our closest kin paying respect to Native and like-minded Western populations who cherish the wolf as a totem To protect and nurture wild wolves canis lupus and domesticated wolves canis lupus familiaris through education in service to local peoples of Colorado and land preservation preserving public and private lands through conservation leases or land purchases for wildlife habitats including habitats for deer elk rabbits foxes and wolves To acquire ranch lands and associated BLM leases and replace domestic animals cattle and sheep with more robust ruminants such as bison or elk. To advocate for a State Wildlife Corridor where wolves can flourish free from domestic livestock. To donate to the proper care of canids in the State of Colorado in service to sick or disabled dog owners neglected or malnourished dogs and wildlife sanctuaries
- Income
- $27,347
- Spending
- $23,002
- Reserves
- 23.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $15,676, treasurer
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (animals, under $250k).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or 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 (4)
- $6,571 spent. Education: Authored a newspaper editorial regarding CPWs management of the wolf reintroduction in Colorado https: www.aspentimes.com news hughes-cpws-handling-has-been-a-dishonor-to-the-wolf . Attended and participated in over five events with CPW members other conservation organizations local ranchers and local farmers about coexistence with wolves and other native wildlife species.
- $10,752 spent. Canid Care: Domestic Wolf Care: Rescued two dogs after owners died tragically. SWF fed fostered rehomed these canids
- $2,525 spent. Habitat Preservation: Identified lands in Colorado as suitable habitats for wild wolves and associated native species and solicited funds for preservation of these habitats through purchase or lease. Developed relationship with local and regional land trust organizations as well as CPW officials Bison ranchers and University of Colorado scientists on how to best manage such wildlife habitats. Spoke with Senator Russ Andrews who solicited the idea of a State Wildlife Corridor for wolf habitat protection to the Governor Polis of Colorado. Polled over 500 Colorado residents regarding the benefits of such a wildlife corridor and the need to separate wolf and domestic livestock habitats. Polled over 1000 participants regarding the use of wild lands USFS and BLM for wild species particularly wolves and bison Trail Cam Project: Used trail cameras on ranch lands to identify areas of where wolves traveled and burrowed in Snowmass Colorado
- $3,154 spent. general office taxes conference fees board meetings
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
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.
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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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