Hawaii Wildlife Center

“The form 990 is provided to the board of directors for review prior to filing.”

“Board members must sign acknowledgement of written conflict of interest policies annually.”

“Comparable increase in all salaries to the extent of budget. Salaries were reviewed by the board of directors, and increase approved based on comparable market rates.”

“Comparable increase in all salaries to the extent of budget. Salaries were reviewed by the board of directors, and increase approved based on comparable market rates.”

“Governing documents, including the form 990, are available upon request.”

“Provided care and professional rehabilitation to over 1,000 sick and injured native birds and bats throughout the state of hawaii, including federally threatened or endangered species. Provided treatment for a variety of injuries, illness, malnutrition, emaciation, and more. Expanded hospital services to include more intensive medical procedures and surgeries. The center cares for hundreds of native bird and bat patients annually from throughout the state of hawaii, with a majority of patients originating from oahu, maui nui, and hawaii island. Center staff also assist with kauai patients from save our shearwaters when requested. To make a statewide program possible, hwc managed a statewide transportation network of volunteer pilots and drivers, as well as coordinated volunteers to work in wildlife hospital and public areas. Staff also managed the oahu seabird aid program, which rescued over 600 birds in a four-week timeframe. Hwc continued to serve as a wildlife rescue help dispatch and answered over 1,000 calls from the public throughout the year.”

“Hwc continued to provide outreach and education opportunities to local students and community groups. 16 groups visited the center, a total of 250 students and community members. Hwc also participated in 14 community events on hawaii island and oahu, estimating over 6,000 interactions with the public from those events. Staff utilized social media to keep the community engaged in wildlife conservation and to share uplifting and educational content, partnered with conservation council of hawaii to put on another successful hawaii island festival of birds, a full-day family- friendly event spotlighting critical conservation efforts and building joy and enthusiasm around native bird species. Hwc wildlife team also continued internship and externship programs at the facility. Wildlife rehabilitation internships provided an introduction to native hawaiian wildlife rehabilitation and hands-on experience in animal care, wildlife conservation and some aspects of veterinary medicine. Two-week externships were also available to current veterinary school students to build clinical skills along with their animal care experience. The externships provide veterinary students exposure to wildlife conservation issues as well. Interns and externs both worked closely with our veterinarian and wildlife staff.”