Wolf Conservation Center Inc
The Wolf Conservation Center (WCC) is an environmental education organization working to advance the survival of wolves by inspiring a global community through education, advocacy, research, and participating in the federal recovery and release programs for two critically endangered wolf species - the mexican gray wolf and red wolf. The WCC's two education wolves reside on exhibit where they help teach the public about wolves and their vital role in the environment. Through wolves, the WCC teaches the broader message of conservation, ecological balance, and personal responsibility for improved human stewardship of our world.
Wolf Conservation Center Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,696,342
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,724,328
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $281,732
- +200.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,026,844
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wolf Conservation Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $33K (2022). In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | Support field operations for candid research along the gulf coast along the U.S. | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Voyageurs and Minnesota Wolf Research Fund | $7,500 |
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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 | $14,696,342 | $3,724,328 | $3,026,844 | — | — | $281,732 |
| 2023 | $13,884,649 | $2,802,901 | $2,201,150 | $1,530 | Total only | $93,853 |
| 2022 | $13,185,020 | $3,384,804 | $1,919,124 | $32,500 | 2 | $256 |
| 2021 | $11,732,805 | $3,559,926 | $1,696,166 | $25,000 | 1 | $414 |
| 2020 | $10,033,838 | $1,840,901 | $1,722,695 | $25,000 | 1 | $1,303 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Wolf Conservation Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wolf Conservation Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in South Salem, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $282K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wolf Conservation Center Inc is led by Leila Wetmore, Executive Director From on the 2024 filing; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leila Wetmore
Executive Director From
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Martha Handler
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Neary
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristina Civetta
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean Travalino
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helene Grimaud
Co-Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Kantro
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shari Wolf Ruckh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susie Freund
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tripp Killin
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Errol Antzis
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maryanne Hartley
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Kraft
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Cordiano
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Blockinger
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Margaret H. Wilhelm (2020–2023) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Jeffery Blockinger (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Pat Valentio (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Schultz (2021–2022) — Board Member
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 $16K, to Leila Wetmore (Exec Director from 12/13/24).
Frequently asked questions about Wolf Conservation Center Inc
How large is Wolf Conservation Center Inc?
Wolf Conservation Center Inc reported $14.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Wolf Conservation Center Inc?
Wolf Conservation Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in South Salem, NY. It holds $14.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Wolf Conservation Center Inc operate?
Wolf Conservation Center Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, Minnesota.
What is Wolf Conservation Center Inc's EIN?
Wolf Conservation Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4073912. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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