South Florida Wildlife Center Inc.
South Florida Wildlife Center Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
Protecting Wildlife through Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release, and Education
About
IN 2018, SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER PROVIDED DIRECT CARE TO NEARLY 11,000 BIRDS, MAMMALS AND REPTILES, MAKING IT ONE OF THE HIGHEST-VOLUME WILDLIFE TRAUMA HOSPITALS AND REHABILITATION CENTERS IN THE NATION. SFWC'S STAFF OF FORTY-THREE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDES THREE LICENSED VETERINARIANS, TWO LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATORS, AND A CORPS OF CLINICAL STAFF AND ANIMAL CARE AND RESCUE SPECIALISTS. ALL ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFESAVING VETERINARY AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES AND TO CARRYING OUT SFWC's MISSION TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE, RELEASE AND EDUCATE. SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER'S BEST PRACTICES IN VETERINARY AND REHABILITATIVE CARE ALLOWED FOR THE SURVIVAL, RECOVERY, FULL REHABILITATION, AND RELEASE BACK TO NATURE OF THOUSANDS OF ANIMALS INTEGRAL TO OUR ECOSYSTEM. RESCUE STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PERFORMED FIELD RESCUES OF INJURED, ORPHANED AND ENDANGERED ANIMALS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA OF PALM BEACH, BROWARD AND DADE COUNTIES. VETERINARIANS AND OTHER SPECIALISTS RESTORED MOBILITY, VISION, AND FUNCTION TO INJURED WILDLIFE, WHILE PROFESSIONAL REHABILITATIVE CARE WAS PROVIDED IN ENRICHED, SPECIES-SPECIFIC HABITATS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 11,000 HOURS OF SERVICE, FROM CLEANING CAGES AND HABITATS TO DRIVING THE AMBULANCE AND SUPPORTING OUR RELEASE TEAMS. SFWC HANDLED NEARLY 50,000 CALLS FROM THE PUBLIC SEEKING ASSISTANCE WITH WILDLIFE-RELATED ISSUES INCLUDING SPECIES IDENTIFICATION, WILDLIFE RESCUE AND HUMANE CO-EXISTENCE WITH WILD NEIGHBORS. SFWC ALSO STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY AND COLLEGIAL PARTNERSHIPS, ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE 24-HOUR INJURED WILDLIFE STABILIZATION; REHABILITATE AND RELEASE FRAGILE SPECIES REQUIRING SPECIALIZED CARE; HEAL THE VICTIMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS; STUDY AND DEVELOP TREATMENTS FOR WILDLIFE DISEASES; AND HELP DETERMINE STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES FOR WILDLIFE REHABILITATIVE AND VETERINARY CARE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “The south florida wildlife center's (sfwc) mission is protecting wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, release, and education. the sfwc has been the trusted resource for wildlife in the geographically diverse and expansive tri-county region of miami-dade, broward, and palm beach, 365 days a year since 1969.”.
When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Rescue, rehabilitate, and release harmed or displaced wildlife; teach the public about living alongside our wild neighbors; and provide professional education in wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary medicine, and natural sciences.”.
- The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is FL.
- The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 3200 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33315.
- The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 50 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $2,678,095.
- The CEO's remuneration policy within the organization is not determined through a review and approval process by a neutral source.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 3 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $2,633,758 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $49,633 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.