Civic Intelligence

Howling for Wolves Action Fund

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 45-4865272

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 05, 2024

Organization ProfileWWW.HOWLINGFORWOLVES.ORG
PO Box 4099Hopkins, MN 55343

(612) 424-3613

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2023

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

96th percentile

99%

Faster asset growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)4 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Flat

$41,899

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

$41,899

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$164,229

Flat from 2023

Expenses

Flat

$143,314

Flat from 2023

Net Income

Flat

$20,915

Flat from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth96th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $17,354Liabilities 2012: $1,916Net Assets 2012: $15,4382012Assets 2013: $62,521Liabilities 2013: $1,324Net Assets 2013: $61,1972013Assets 2014: $80,149Liabilities 2014: $188Net Assets 2014: $79,9612014Assets 2015: $134,786Liabilities 2015: $40Net Assets 2015: $134,7462015Assets 2016: $152,470Liabilities 2016: $17Net Assets 2016: $152,4532016Assets 2017: $157,538Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $157,5382017Assets 2018: $96,906Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $96,9062018Assets 2019: $13,795Net Assets 2019: $13,7952019Assets 2020: $15,998Liabilities 2020: $200Net Assets 2020: $15,7982020Assets 2021: $31,074Net Assets 2021: $31,0742021Assets 2022: $21,039Liabilities 2022: $55Net Assets 2022: $20,9842022Assets 2023: $41,899Net Assets 2023: $41,8992023Assets 2023: $41,899Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $22,669Net Assets 2024: $22,6692024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$41,899
Liabilities-
Net Assets$41,899
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $523,647Expenses 2012: $508,209Net Income 2012: $15,4382012Revenue 2013: $246,285Expenses 2013: $200,526Net Income 2013: $45,7592013Revenue 2014: $263,517Expenses 2014: $244,753Net Income 2014: $18,7642014Revenue 2015: $339,060Expenses 2015: $284,275Net Income 2015: $54,7852015Revenue 2016: $333,910Expenses 2016: $316,203Net Income 2016: $17,7072016Revenue 2017: $259,800Expenses 2017: $254,715Net Income 2017: $5,0852017Revenue 2018: $214,580Expenses 2018: $275,212Net Income 2018: -$60,6322018Revenue 2019: $120,701Expenses 2019: $203,812Net Income 2019: -$83,1112019Revenue 2020: $105,577Expenses 2020: $103,574Net Income 2020: $2,0032020Revenue 2021: $117,309Expenses 2021: $102,033Net Income 2021: $15,2762021Revenue 2022: $113,927Expenses 2022: $124,017Net Income 2022: -$10,0902022Revenue 2023: $164,229Expenses 2023: $143,314Net Income 2023: $20,9152023Revenue 2023: $164,229Expenses 2023: $143,314Net Income 2023: $20,9152023Revenue 2024: $122,425Expenses 2024: $141,655Net Income 2024: -$19,2302024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$164,229
Expenses$143,314
Net Income$20,915
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 5, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$164,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Howling for Wolves was created to be a voice for wild wolves. We aim to educate the public about our wolf population and let people know how they can take action to keep wild wolves in a self-sustaining existence.

Howling for wolves action fund was created to be a voice for wild wolves at the state of minnesotas legislature and in congress. Hfw educates the public about the wolf population and informs people how they can take action to keep wild wolves in a self-sustaining existence.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
HOWLING FOR WOLVES ACTION FUND 2023 ACTIVITIESHFW ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED THE WOLF DAY EVENT AT THE MINNESOTA STATE CAPITOL ON FEBRUARY 7, 2023. HFW SUPPORTERS WERE ASSISTED IN MEETING WITH THEIR MINNESOTA STATE REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATORS TO ADVOCATE TO PASS LAWS TO PROTECT WOLVES INCLUDING A PROHIBITION ON WOLF HUNTING AND THE ADOPTION OF NON-LETHAL WOLF PLANS.APRIL 2023, HFW ACTION FUND SUCCESSFULLY LOBBIED FOR A BILL THAT WAS PASSED IN THE MINNESOTA HOUSE TO PROHIBIT WOLF HUNTING IN MINNESOTA.HFW ACTION FUND LOBBIED AGAINST A BILL THAT REQUIRED MANDATORY WOLF HUNTING BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES WHEN WOLVES LOSE FEDERAL PROTECTIONS OF THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT.HFW PROVIDED AMPLE EVIDENCE OF INCREASED ILLEGAL KILLING OF WOLVES IN MINNESOTA.NOVEMBER 2023 HOWLING FOR WOLVES ACTION FUND HELD TOWNHALL MEETINGS WITH SUPPORTERS IN SENATE DISTRICTS OF SENATORS WHO CAN BE PERSUADED TO PASS A MINNESOTA SENATE BILL TO PROHIBIT WOLF HUNTING.PAID LOBBYING FIRM LOCKRIDGE, GRINDAL AND NAUN TO REPRESENT HOWLING FOR WOLVES AT THE MN STATE CAPITOL TO MONITOR BILLS ON WOLF HUNTING AND TRAPPING AND TO ASSIST WITH ENGAGING SUPPORTERS TO CONTACT THEIR LEGISLATORS.HOWLING FOR WOLVES LOBBYISTS ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATIVE FUNDING FOR NONLETHAL PREVENTION METHODS TO AVOID CONFLICTS BETWEEN WOLVES AND LIVESTOCK.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MAUREEN HACKETTPresidentFT$0--
ROMAN OLIYNYKBoard MemberPT$0--
JOSEPH WOLFBoard MemberPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Howling for Wolves Action Fund
EIN
45-4865272
Phone
6124243613
Address
PO BOX 4099, HOPKINS, MN 55343

Signing Officer

Name
Maureen Hackett
Title
President
Signed
2024-10-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Caldwell Taylor & Brown Ltd
Address
5811 South Cedar Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Preparer
Larry E Godel CPA
Phone
9525465456
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $15938”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $8293”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $45”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $55 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $0”

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Filings

Displayed year

2023 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$41,899
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$41,899
Revenue
$164,229
Expenses
$143,314
Net income
$20,915
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.23$1.22$1.42$0.19
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.42$1.64$1.43$0.21
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$1.64$1.43$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.00$0.21$1.14$1.24$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.31$0.31$1.17$1.02$0.15
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.16$0.00$0.16$1.06$1.04$0.02
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.14$1.21$2.04$0.83
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.97$0.00$0.97$2.15$2.75$0.61
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.58$0.00$1.58$2.60$2.55$0.05
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.52$0.00$1.52$3.34$3.16$0.18
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.35$0.00$1.35$3.39$2.84$0.55
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.80$0.00$0.80$2.64$2.45$0.19
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.01$0.61$2.46$2.01$0.46
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.02$0.15$5.24$5.08$0.15