Wildlife Research Institute
Wildlife Research Institute
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About this organization
Mission
To Conduct Wildlife Research and Education, Develop Wildlife Habitats, Provide a Facility for Public Viewing of Wildlife, and Promote Conservation Biology.
About
Hawk Watch: This is our 30th year of presenting the Hawk Watch Program. We presented 9 Hawk Watch programs in 2019, free and open to the public at the Ramona Grassland Preserve. Our attendance for 2019 was 2500+ individuals. 2019 also included 2 free programs to Mira Costa College Ad Ed Program, which served 425 people total. WRI also maintained an Education Booth at the Julian Wonderfest in 2019. These events help the citizens and faimilies of the Southern California region understand the importance of conserving the remaining grasslands in California. Further, it helps instruct the citizens about the importance of Hawks and Owls in this ecosystem. _ Poison Free San Diego: WRI continued this initiative that will expand in 2019 and beyond. Secondary Poisoning of our wildlife is a major issue in California. The goal of this program is to educate the public, agriculture (such as vineyards), ranches, and county agencies of the importance to adopt a Poison Free Resolution. _ WRI published an education tool 'Taking the Bait' to inform the discussion and show all the recent statistics of just how ubiquitous these rodenticide poisons are in the ecosystem and the lethal toll the secondary poisoning of our natural predators has become to our state. Working with Poison Free Malibu, we are taking the information and offer presentations to educate on alternate methods to control rodents. _ Mountain Lion Education: Working with landowners, we are beginning to track the travel corridors of Mountain Lions (Puma Concolor) to identify the critical corridors. Further, we published literature,'The Lion's Share' and distribute this critical information to our membership and mailing list of over 1800, and also gave this information for further distribution through the Mountain Lion Foundation and their representatives. _ Wildlife Expeditions: WRI Biologists guided 45 individuals on four different expeditions to study biology and botany alongside our scientists. Study sites in 2019 included Montana, Belize, Panama, Baja California, and Alaska. Over the years our sites also included Australia, Montana, and the Dry Tortugas.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To conduct wildlife research and education, develop wildlife habitats, provide a facility for public viewing of wildlife, and promote conservation biology.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To conduct wildlife research and education, develop wildlife habitats, provide a facility for public viewing of wildlife, and promote conservation biology.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is PO Box 10, Julian, CA, 92036.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 0 employees on their form.
- 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 between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $42,426.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $15,700 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $3,068 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.