Keepers of the Wild does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 4 (Compensated Board Members)
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.
KOTW does not meet this Standard because:
- The chair of the board of directors is indirectly compensated as the spouse of a staff member.
Keepers of the Wild meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1995, NV
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Stated Purpose
"to protect abused, neglected, abandoned and retired captive wildlife, providing the best standard of care, and helping enforce the humane treatment of all animals through education and public awareness."
Keepers of the Wild (KOTW) seeks to alleviate animal suffering, help eliminate the use of wild animals as pets, and end their exploitation in show business. Animals kept at the organization's wildlife sanctuary and nature park are provided with natural habitats, individualized diets with food and supplements, medical care, and daily enrichment activities. KOTW reports that it cares for more than 140 animals, comprising over 35 species.
For the year ended December 31, 2020, Keepers of the Wild's program expenses were:
Program services |
$1,778,222 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$1,778,222 |
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Chief Executive
Jonathan Kraft, President and Executive Director
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Compensation*
$97,000
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Chair of the Board
Lara Kraft
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President and Media Director, Keepers of the Wild
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Board Size
10
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Paid Staff Size
17
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
KOTW incurred joint costs of $424,844 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs, $288,716 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $136,128 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,905,270, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Keepers of the Wild's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Special events |
$1,284,983 |
Contributions and grants |
$489,387 |
Tours |
$187,163 |
PPP loan forgiveness |
$130,900 |
Gift shop, net |
$74,576 |
Investment income |
$48,368 |
Total Income |
$2,215,377 |
- Programs: 84%
- Fundraising: 10%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$2,215,377 |
Program expenses |
$1,778,222 |
Fundraising expenses |
$219,887 |
Administrative expenses |
$135,877 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$2,133,986 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$81,391 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$1,913,794 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$45,002 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,021,232 |
Total Liabilities |
$235,019 |
Total Assets |
$2,256,251 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to a gain on sale of fixed assets ($26,047) and a prior period adjustment ($18,955).