Civic Intelligence

Wildlife Center Friends Inc

EIN 22-3850677 • 501(c)3 • Titusville, NJ

Profile

The wildlife center friends is an organization that aims to protect the future of native wildlife species through education, rehabilitation, and release. We support the mercer county wildlife center through fundraising to care for injured, ill, and displaced birds, mammals and reptiles in the central jersey area by providing medical treatment and temporary refuge. We also focus on raising funds for a nature center which is located on mercer county property, named the mercer county wildlife center. The mercer county wildlife center provides exhibits and classroom settings to educate the public about native species.

PO Box 161Titusville, NJ 08560

www.wildlifecenterfriends.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 65% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

65th percentile

24%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

72nd percentile

$7,455

Higher top officer pay than 72% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

55th percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$714,049

Up $53,570 (+8.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,951

Down $2,020 (-25%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$708,098

Up $55,590 (+8.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue65th percentileNet Margin65th percentile

Revenue

Up

$199,546

Up $4,466 (+2.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$152,550

Up $60,653 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$46,996

Down $56,187 (-54%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth55th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $196,543Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $196,5432011Assets 2012: $227,148Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $227,1482012Assets 2013: $251,850Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $251,8502013Assets 2014: $263,683Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $263,6832014Assets 2015: $259,920Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $259,9202015Assets 2016: $290,599Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $290,5992016Assets 2017: $327,841Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $327,8412017Assets 2018: $353,960Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $353,9602018Assets 2019: $414,823Liabilities 2019: $28,265Net Assets 2019: $386,5582019Assets 2020: $476,526Liabilities 2020: $8,971Net Assets 2020: $467,5552020Assets 2021: $542,738Liabilities 2021: $7,971Net Assets 2021: $534,7672021Assets 2022: $539,768Liabilities 2022: $7,971Net Assets 2022: $531,7972022Assets 2023: $660,479Liabilities 2023: $7,971Net Assets 2023: $652,5082023Assets 2024: $714,049Liabilities 2024: $5,951Net Assets 2024: $708,0982024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$714,049
Liabilities$5,951
Net Assets$708,098
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth39th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $50,322Expenses 2011: $17,159Net Income 2011: $33,1632011Revenue 2012: $46,322Expenses 2012: $15,717Net Income 2012: $30,6052012Revenue 2013: $67,709Expenses 2013: $43,007Net Income 2013: $24,7022013Revenue 2014: $93,979Expenses 2014: $82,146Net Income 2014: $11,8332014Revenue 2015: $174,353Expenses 2015: $177,806Net Income 2015: -$3,4532015Revenue 2016: $173,255Expenses 2016: $142,577Net Income 2016: $30,6782016Revenue 2017: $193,239Expenses 2017: $155,997Net Income 2017: $37,2422017Revenue 2018: $114,276Expenses 2018: $88,157Net Income 2018: $26,1192018Revenue 2019: $115,595Expenses 2019: $82,997Net Income 2019: $32,5982019Revenue 2020: $169,061Expenses 2020: $108,828Net Income 2020: $60,2332020Revenue 2021: $174,265Expenses 2021: $117,871Net Income 2021: $56,3942021Revenue 2022: $114,635Expenses 2022: $106,641Net Income 2022: $7,9942022Revenue 2023: $195,080Expenses 2023: $91,897Net Income 2023: $103,1832023Revenue 2024: $199,546Expenses 2024: $152,550Net Income 2024: $46,9962024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$199,546
Expenses$152,550
Net Income$46,996
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$714,049
Liabilities
$5,951
Net assets
$708,098
Revenue
$199,546
Expenses
$152,550
Net income
$46,996
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.14$0.06$7.08$2.00$1.53$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.60$0.08$6.53$1.95$0.92$1.03
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.40$0.08$5.32$1.15$1.07$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.43$0.08$5.35$1.74$1.18$0.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.77$0.09$4.68$1.69$1.09$0.60
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.15$0.28$3.87$1.16$0.83$0.33
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.54$0.00$3.54$1.14$0.88$0.26
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.28$0.00$3.28$1.93$1.56$0.37
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.00$2.91$1.73$1.43$0.31
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.60$0.00$2.60$1.74$1.78$0.03
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.64$0.00$2.64$0.94$0.82$0.12
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.52$0.00$2.52$0.68$0.43$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.27$0.00$2.27$0.46$0.16$0.31
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.97$0.00$1.97$0.50$0.17$0.33
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$199,546
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The wildlife center friends is an organization that aims to protect the future of native wildlife species through education, rehabilitation, and release. We care for injured, ill and displaced birds and mammals reptiles and in the central jersey area by providing medical treatment and temporary refuge. We also focus on raising funds for a nature center which is located on mercer county property, named the mercer county wildlife center. The mercer county wildlife center provides exhibits and classroom settings to educate the public about native species.

The wildlife center friends is an organization that aims to protect the future of native wildlife species through education, rehabilitation, and release. We also focus on raising funds for a nature center which is located on mercer county property, in titusville, new jersey, named the mercer county wildlife center. The mercer county wildlife center provides exhibits and classroom settings to educate the public about native species.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$452,763-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$424,161--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$196,442$227,837▲ $31,395
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,876$33,449▼ $6,427
Total Assets$660,479$714,049▲ $53,570
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$7,971$5,951▼ $2,020
Total Liabilities$7,971$5,951▼ $2,020
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$652,149$708,098▲ $55,949
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$359--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$652,508$708,098▲ $55,590
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$660,479$714,049▲ $53,570

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$25,949$41,397$67,346
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay72nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Jill Ann BartelsTreasurer$7,455$7,455

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sharon LauchairePresident
Linda ProefrockTrustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$176,525
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$20,236
Other Revenue
$2,785
All Other Contributions
$176,525
Change in Net Assets
$46,996

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$62,104
Total Noncash Contributions1$62,104
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$152,550
Total Fundraising Expense$31,881
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting$5,818$10,974$5,818$22,610
All Other Expenses$9,362$1,477$6,124$16,963
Depreciation Depletion-$13,927-$13,927
Advertising--$12,000$12,000
Other Expenses$6,600--$6,600
Office Expenses--$5,939$5,939
Fees for Services Management$2,000-$2,000$4,000
Fees for Services Legal-$2,924-$2,924
Insurance-$895-$895
Total Functional Expenses$90,472$30,197$31,881$152,550
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$120
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pse&g Grant$5,951
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“A copy of form 990 was given to the organization's board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The organization reviews its conflict of interest policy annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wildlife Center Friends Inc
EIN
22-3850677
Phone
6093030552
Address
PO BOX 161, TITUSVILLE, NJ 08560

Signing Officer

Name
Jill Ann Bartels
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6092224970
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jill Ann Bartels
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
83

Preparer

Firm
Bkc Cpas Pc
Address
39 STATE ROUTE 12 STE 2, FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822
Preparer
Michael a Holk CPA
Phone
9087827900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The wildlife center friends is an organization that aims to protect the future of native wildlife species through education, rehabilitation, and release. We support the mercer county wildlife center through fundraising to care for injured, ill, and displaced bird, mammals, and reptiles in the central jersey area by providing medical treatment and temporary refuge. We also focus on raising funds for a nature center which is located on mercer county property, named mercer county wildlife center. The mercer county wildlife center provides exhibits and classroom settings to educate the public about native species.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Donor perfect 0 0 4,024 supplies 3,014 0 0 team turtle 2,821 0 0 volunteer 2,227 0 0 paypal/stripe fees 0 0 1,133 food 1,065 0 0 supplies 0 806 60 miscellaneous 0 671 0 constant contact 0 0 492 service/finance charge 0 0 415 clinic expense 235 0 0 total 9,362 1,477 6,124”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A COPY OF FORM 990 WAS GIVEN TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.
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