Liabilities / Assets
64th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
EIN 47-3747093 • 501(c)3 • New York, NY
Profile
Protecting and conserving wildlife and caring for stray animal populations in new york city, and advocating to prevent and end all forms of cruelty towards animals.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
64th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Liabilities / Revenue
65th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
51st percentile
Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
88th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
67th percentile
Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
58th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$19,020
Up $3,379 (+22%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$19,020
Up $3,379 (+22%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$64,175
Up $5,612 (+9.6%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$60,796
Down $6,817 (-10%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$3,379
Up $12,429 (+137%) from 2023
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
Protecting and conserving wildlife and caring for stray animal populations in new york city, and advocating to prevent and end all forms of cruelty towards animals.
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING & CARING FOR ABANDONED/STRAY COMPANION ANIMALS IN NYC AND REHABILITATING INJURED WILDLIFE (WITH A STATE & FEDERALLY LICENSED WILDLIFE ANIMAL REHABILITATOR). THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION WORKS TIRELESSLY TO RESCUE, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND REHABILITATE ANIMALS IN NEW YORK CITY AND WE RUN THREE CAT SANCTUARIES IN ONE OF WHICH WE HAVE A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AREA. PART OF OUR MISSION IS ADVOCATING TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE IN NEW YORK CITY, RESTORE THE HEALTH OF INJURED OR SICK ANIMALS AND CONTROL/REDUCE THE POPULATION OF STRAYS BY TRAPPING AND HAVING SUCH ANIMALS SPAYED, NEUTERED, AND LATER ADOPTED (WHEN POSSIBLE).WE ADVOCATE TO PREVENT AND END ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TOWARD ANIMALS AND ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS AND ESTABLISH THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING AND RESPECTING WILDLIFE IN URBAN AREAS. THE WFF PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO HOMELESS AND/OR ORPHAN ANIMALS AND FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE IN AN URBAN SETTING. THESE INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO OUR ONGOING WORK CENTERED ON PROVIDING MEALS, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL CARE DAILY TO OUR ANIMALS LIVING IN OUR THREE SANCTUARIES. | $0 | $48,173 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSSANA CERUZZI | President | FT | $0 | - | - |
| KIM SMITHINGHAM | Trasurer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| LORRI CRAMER | Compliance Officer | PT | $0 | - | - |
| KAZUMI YOSHIOKA | Board Member | - | $0 | - | - |
“Description: animal food & supplies. Amount: 30,089. Description: insurance. Amount: 9,215. Description: telephone/it. Amount: 3,354. Description: operating & vehicle costs. Amount: 10,056. Description: veterinary expenses. Amount: 7,055. Description: service fees. Amount: 54. Description: fundraising. Amount: 180. Description: travel/meals. Amount: 793. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 60,796.”
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| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 9176229921 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 575 MAIN ST 1201 |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEW YORK |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 100440145 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 15641 |
| IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 19020 |
| IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt | 0 | 64175 |
| IRS990EZ/DirectIndirectPltclExpendAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt | 0 | 3379 |
| IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd | 0 | 1 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 15641 |
| IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 19020 |
| IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 64175 |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartVInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 15641 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 19020 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 15641 |
| IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 19020 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 0 | 45.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 1 | 15.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 2 | 5.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | 3 | 2.00 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/EmployeeBenefitProgramAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/ExpenseAccountOtherAllwncAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ROSSANA CERUZZI |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | KIM SMITHINGHAM |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 2 | LORRI CRAMER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm | 3 | KAZUMI YOSHIOKA |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | TRASURER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | COMPLIANCE OFFICER |
| IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | BOARD MEMBER |
| IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt | 0 | 60796 |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt | 0 | NONE |
| IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt | 0 | PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND CARING FOR STRAY ANIMAL POPULATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY, AND ADVOCATING TO PREVENT AND END ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TOWARDS ANIMALS. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | 0 | THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION FORMED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RESCUING & CARING FOR ABANDONED/STRAY COMPANION ANIMALS IN NYC AND REHABILITATING INJURED WILDLIFE (WITH A STATE & FEDERALLY LICENSED WILDLIFE ANIMAL REHABILITATOR). THE WILDLIFE FREEDOM FOUNDATION WORKS TIRELESSLY TO RESCUE, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND REHABILITATE ANIMALS IN NEW YORK CITY AND WE RUN THREE CAT SANCTUARIES IN ONE OF WHICH WE HAVE A WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AREA. PART OF OUR MISSION IS ADVOCATING TO PROTECT, PRESERVE AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE IN NEW YORK CITY, RESTORE THE HEALTH OF INJURED OR SICK ANIMALS AND CONTROL/REDUCE THE POPULATION OF STRAYS BY TRAPPING AND HAVING SUCH ANIMALS SPAYED, NEUTERED, AND LATER ADOPTED (WHEN POSSIBLE).WE ADVOCATE TO PREVENT AND END ALL FORMS OF CRUELTY TOWARD ANIMALS AND ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE COMPASSION FOR ALL ANIMALS AND ESTABLISH THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING AND RESPECTING WILDLIFE IN URBAN AREAS. THE WFF PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO HOMELESS AND/OR ORPHAN ANIMALS AND FOR THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE IN AN URBAN SETTING. THESE INITIATIVES ARE IN ADDITION TO OUR ONGOING WORK CENTERED ON PROVIDING MEALS, SHELTER, AND MEDICAL CARE DAILY TO OUR ANIMALS LIVING IN OUR THREE SANCTUARIES. |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/GrantsAndAllocationsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 48173 |
| IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd | 0 | NY |
| IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 60796 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt | 0 | 48173 |
| IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 64175 |
| IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990EZ/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt | 0 | WILDLIFEFREEDOMFOUNDATION.ORG |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 64175 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 58563 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 66659 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 41723 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 45965 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 277085 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct | 0 | 0.72800 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct | 0 | 0.63100 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt | 0 | 201711 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt | 0 | 75374 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt | 0 | 64175 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 58563 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt | 0 | 66659 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt | 0 | 41723 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt | 0 | 45965 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt | 0 | 277085 |
| IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt | 0 | 277085 |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine1 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine2 | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt | 0 | RESTRICTED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL FOOD & SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 30,089. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 9,215. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE/IT. AMOUNT: 3,354. DESCRIPTION: OPERATING & VEHICLE COSTS. AMOUNT: 10,056. DESCRIPTION: VETERINARY EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 7,055. DESCRIPTION: SERVICE FEES. AMOUNT: 54. DESCRIPTION: FUNDRAISING. AMOUNT: 180. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL/MEALS. AMOUNT: 793. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 60,796. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES |
| TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT. |
| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm | 0 | ROSSANA CERUZZI |
| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | PRESIDENT |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt | 0 | 2025-06-19 |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt | 0 | WILD |
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| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | NY |
| ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 100440145 |
| ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd | 0 | 1 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN | 0 | 133597814 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | SKODY SCOT & CO CPAS PC |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 520 EIGHTH AVE SUITE 2200 |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 10018 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum | 0 | 2129671100 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparationDt | 0 | 2025-06-19 |
| ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm | 0 | WILLIAM SKODY |
| ReturnHeader/ReturnTs | 0 | 2025-06-19T16:20:05-05:00 |
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| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt | 0 | 2024-01-01 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt | 0 | 2024-12-31 |
| ReturnHeader/TaxYr | 0 | 2024 |
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