National Wildlife Rehabilitators
The National Wildlife Rehabilitators association (NWRA) is dedicated to improving and promoting the profession of wildlife rehabilitation and its contributions to preserving natural ecosystems.
National Wildlife Rehabilitators at a glance
- Total assets
- $851,304
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $333,666
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $15,441
- +41.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $482,869
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Alma Natura Trust International Scholarship Grant
National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Amount
US $1,750
Deadline
Deadline not published
Donald L. Burton Veterinary Student Scholarship Grant
National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Amount
US $500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship Grant
National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Wildlife Rehabilitators funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How National Wildlife Rehabilitators gives
- Giving grew 43% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $8K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | Project Funding | $8,000 |
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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 | $851,304 | $333,666 | $482,869 | — | — | $15,441 |
| 2023 | $893,597 | $379,125 | $453,699 | $8,000 | 1 | $10,926 |
| 2022 | $974,225 | $258,587 | $394,874 | $5,175 | 1 | $6,146 |
| 2021 | $1,072,250 | $266,213 | $310,857 | — | — | $8,640 |
| 2020 | $1,068,193 | $380,104 | $266,384 | $5,595 | 1 | $10,881 |
About National Wildlife Rehabilitators
Based on IRS filings
National Wildlife Rehabilitators is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $851K in total assets. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Wildlife Rehabilitators is led by Whitney Buccicone, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Whitney Buccicone
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$73K (2024)
Jennifer Convy
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Thrune
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Duerr
Director
Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Compton
Director
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison Daugherty
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Moore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Owsiacki
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wallis Reid
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Cox
Vice President
Member → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Lisa Smith
Secretary
President → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karra Pierce
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lacy Kegley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Gibson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Bettina Bowers (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Leslie Lattimore (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Meshach (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Molly Gezella-Baranczyk (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Hannah McDougall (2023) — Director
- Former: Jenny Schlieps (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Josh Saranpaa (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Julie Maron (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jackie Kozlowski (2020) — Member
- Former: Jeff Meshach (2020) — Member
- Former: Michele Goodman (2020) — Past President
- Former: Molly Gezella Baranczyk (2020) — Operations Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $73K, to Whitney Buccicone (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about National Wildlife Rehabilitators
How large is National Wildlife Rehabilitators?
National Wildlife Rehabilitators reported $851K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $334K.
What is National Wildlife Rehabilitators?
National Wildlife Rehabilitators is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bloomington, MN. It holds $851K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Wildlife Rehabilitators operate?
National Wildlife Rehabilitators has awarded grants in Michigan, Tennessee, Washington.
What is National Wildlife Rehabilitators's EIN?
National Wildlife Rehabilitators's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1143442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work National Wildlife Rehabilitators funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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