Mission Wildlife
Mission Wildlife is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Poway, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets.
Mission Wildlife at a glance
- Total assets
- $44,454
- +275.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $77,899
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $45,285
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mission Wildlife funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $79K (2021) to $88K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Conservation Network San Francisco, CA | For furthering the missions and providing support to Grevy's Zebra Trust and Ewaso Lions. | $81,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $44,454 | $77,899 | $45,285 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $11,840 | $106,878 | $107,767 | $81,500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $12,729 | $113,639 | $111,506 | $88,000 | 1 | $4 |
| 2021 | $13,229 | $122,130 | $109,651 | $79,335 | 1 | $3 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mission Wildlife is led by Julie Scardina, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie Scardina
President
On filings since 2021
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Messinger
Executive Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Terry
Communications Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Marchesano
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Heather Armentrout (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Julie Byford (2021–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mission Wildlife
How large is Mission Wildlife?
Mission Wildlife reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $78K.
What is Mission Wildlife?
Mission Wildlife is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Poway, CA. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mission Wildlife operate?
Mission Wildlife has awarded grants in California.
What is Mission Wildlife's EIN?
Mission Wildlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0982932. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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