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3320 JACK TEEPLE RD
Charlestown IN 47111-9517
Charlestown IN | IRS ruling year: 1999 | EIN: 35-2078568
Organization Mission
The Organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of indigenous wildlife, and to providing a permanent safe harbor to an array of exotic, endan ... (More)
The Organization is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of indigenous wildlife, and to providing a permanent safe harbor to an array of exotic, endangered species and public education. (Less)
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This charity's score is 80%, earning it a Three-Star rating.
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Proceed with Increased Caution - Confirmed Animal Abuse/NeglectOn February 11, 2020, WLKY reported on improper conduct confirmed through a legal proceeding to have taken place at Wildlife in Need in an article titled, "Indiana sues to shut down embattled Wildlife in Need, take away its animals." For more information regarding this matter, please see the WLKY article.
On May 21, 2020, WHAS 11 published an article titled, "Lawsuit filed after two big cats die at Wildlife in Need." For more information, please see the WHAS 11 article.
On May 22, 2020, The Courier-Journal published an article titled, "PETA: Lion and tiger at Indiana’s Wildlife in Need died due to ‘inadequate medical care." For more information, please see The Courier-Journal article.
On August 4, 2020, WLKY published an article titled, "PETA wins lawsuit against Wildlife in Need; big cats will be moved to 'reputable sanctuary." For more information, please see the WLKY article.
On September 18, 2020, WBIW published an article titled, "Owner of Wildlife in Need Animals Remains at Large, 161 Animals Removed from Property." For more information, please see the WBIW article.
On September 29, 2020, WHAS 11 published an article titled, "Wildlife in Need founder Tim Stark now facing criminal charges." For more information, please see the WHAS 11 article.
On October 9, 2020, WBIW published an article titled, "Owner of Wildlife in Need Arrested in New York." For more information, please see the WBIW article.
On November 4, 2020, The Louisville Courier Journal published an article titled, "Wildlife in Need board of directors unanimously votes to dissolve the nonprofit." For more information, please see The Louisville Courier Journal article.
On November 6, 2020, Indiana Public Media published an article titled, "Judge Sides With AG Curtis Hill And Officially Dissolves Wildlife In Need." For more information, please see the Indiana Public Media article.
On February 7, 2021, WHAS11 published an article titled, "State of Indiana presents final evidence of embezzlement against Tim Stark." For more information, please see the WHAS11 article.
On April 8, 2021, WTIU published an article titled, "Judge Bans Indiana 'Tiger King' Star From Ever Owning More Animals." For more information, please see the WTIU article.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. has earned a 80% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 9/9 - 35/35 ptsBoard Composition - 9/9 - 35/35 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - N/A - 0/0 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - N/A - 0/0 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Missing - 0/5 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 5/5 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 5/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/5 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/5 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Missing - 0/5 ptsWebsite - Missing - 0/5 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.00% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 81.21% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 81.21% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc.) or EIN (352078568) in the 'Search Term' field.
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Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
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Wildlife preservation, conservation and protection: We operate a wildlife rehabilitation and refuge facility which provides for the housing , habitat, medical care, enrichment and dietary needs of res ... (More)
Wildlife preservation, conservation and protection: We operate a wildlife rehabilitation and refuge facility which provides for the housing , habitat, medical care, enrichment and dietary needs of resident animals from various wildlife species. There were 393 such animal residents in 2019 At the wildlife facility, we conduct events and present programs to educate the public about the importance of preservation and conservation of all wilflife and habitats. These programs reached 23913 individuals during 2019. We assist in the care and coordination for indigenous and exotic wildlife in surrounding countries and spanning multiple states, with 24 hour availability for phone calls and messaging to refer and recommend care. In 2019 we responded to over 5421 such phone calls and messages. When safe and possible, we support coexistence and educate the public to coordinate animal care. (Less)
Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Wildlife in Need & Wildlife in Deed Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
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