Civic Intelligence

Firehook Wildlife Foundation Inc.

EIN 84-2288323 • 501(c)3 • Dallas, TX

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

The firehook wildlife foundation, llc, based in dallas, texas, is a revolutionary modern-day model for wildlife conservation that was born from passionate wildlife devotees who are determined to preserve our beloved flora and fauna.the firehook wildlife foundation has a many-pronged approach that includes programs specifically developed for relevant areas of global conservation. From the expansive plains and savannahs around the world to marine wildlife areas, inland waters, wetlands and ecosystems, firehook's arms reach far and wide to conserve and protect these cherished environments.

4741 Roxbury LaneDallas, TX 75229

firehook.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

2.06x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2021

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Assets

Up

$43,830

Up $43,830 from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$90,450

Up $90,450 from 2020

Net Assets

Down

-$46,620

Down $46,620 from 2020

Revenue

Flat

$0

Flat from 2020

Expenses

Up

$46,620

Up $46,620 from 2020

Net Income

Down

-$46,620

Down $46,620 from 2020

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KAssets 2019: $0Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $02020Assets 2021: $43,830Liabilities 2021: $90,450Net Assets 2021: -$46,6202021

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$43,830
Liabilities$90,450
Net Assets-$46,620

Operations Trend

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

$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2019: $0Expenses 2019: $0Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $0Net Income 2020: $02020Revenue 2021: $0Expenses 2021: $46,620Net Income 2021: -$46,6202021

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$0
Expenses$46,620
Net Income-$46,620

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 11, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The firehook wildlife foundation, llc, based in dallas, texas, is a revolutionary modern-day model for wildlife conservation that was born from passionate wildlife devotees who are determined to preserve our beloved flora and fauna.the firehook wildlife foundation has a many-pronged approach that includes programs specifically developed for relevant areas of global conservation. From the expansive plains and savannahs around the world to marine wildlife areas, inland waters, wetlands and ecosystems, firehook's arms reach far and wide to conserve and protect these cherished environments.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
FIREFORCE K-9 REACTION UNIT - THIS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE CANINE UNIT CONSISTS OF A TEAM OF SPECIALLY TRAINED CANINES THAT PROVIDE RAPID REACTION AND SUPPORT TO WILDLIFE AREAS THAT ARE ENDANGERED BY EVER-PRESENT POACHERS.THE FIREHOOK FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FIREFORCE K9 INITIATIVE BY PROVIDING VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, TECHNOLOGY AND SALARIES. ONE OF OUR TEAMS IS BASED IN THE SAVE VALLEY IN ZIMBABWE AND IS IN PART RESPONSIBLE FOR 750,000 ACRES OF WILDLIFE HABITAT THAT IS HOME TO THE AFRICAN BIG 5, AS WELL AS THE ENDANGERED SPECIES OF CHEETAH AND WILD DOG.$0$20,170
WIRED FOR WILDLIFE - WIRED FOR WILDLIFE IS SET UP TO PURCHASE THE ACTUAL SNARES FROM THE POACHERS. THE SNARES, ONCE A CRUEL INSTRUMENT OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION, ARE MADE INTO BANGLES AND SOLD TO THE PUBLIC. BY BUYING AND PROUDLY WEARING THESE BANGLES, THOSE WHO HAVE A LOVE AND PASSION FOR WILDLIFE CAN PLAY THEIR PART IN PROTECTING IT. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE BANGLES WILL BE DEPOSITED BACK INTO THE FIREHOOK WILDLIFE FOUNDATION ACCOUNT TO KEEP THIS PROJECT RUNNING.$0$12,050
HOOKED ON BEES - THE FIREHOOK FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE ENVIRONMENTALLY POSITIVE BEE PROGRAM, CALLED HOOKED ON BEES, IN 2021 AS A TWO-FOLD CONSERVATION PROJECT.THIS VITAL PROJECT AIMS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES THAT BORDER WILDLIFE AREAS ALONG THE SAVE RIVER IN ZIMBABWE AND AT THE SAME TIME, WE ARE GIVING OUR THREATENED WILD BEES A CHANCE TO THRIVE. IN THE END, WE WILL SUPPORT IMPOVERISHED VILLAGERS AND HELP THEM WITH A WAY TO PROVIDE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. IT'S A WIN-WIN SITUATION.$0$6,000
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
DALE DESFOUNTAINVice-PresidentPT$0--
JAMES C HUDSONPresident-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Firehook Wildlife Foundation Inc
EIN
84-2288323
Phone
9727571795
Address
4741 ROXBURY LANE, DALLAS, TX 75229

Signing Officer

Name
Dale Desfountain
Title
Vice-president
Phone
9727571795
Signed
2022-08-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Weaver and Tidwell Llp
Address
2300 N FIELD ST STE 1000, DALLAS, TX 75201
Preparer
Justin W Reeves
Phone
9724901970
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 14

Description: depreciation. Amount: 4,870.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: travel. Amount: 3,900. Description: snares. Amount: 2,300. Description: supplies. Amount: 11,200. Description: website creation. Amount: 5,450. Description: branding. Amount: 750. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 23,600.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 43,830.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: due to dale desfountain. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 90,450.

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