BACK TO THE WILD INC
EIN 35-2200572 · Wildlife Preservation & Protection (D30)
What they do
BACK to THE WILD INC., is ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY for CHARITABLE and EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, BUT WITHOUT LIMITATION THEREON to REHABILITATE and ULTIMATELY RELEASE INTO THEIR NATURAL HABITAT INJURED and ORPHANED WILDLIFE and PRESENT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders2 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $39,312 for WILLIAM RUTGER (VICE PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Leadership and board
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WILLIAM RUTGERVICE PRESIDENT
MONA RUTGERPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2004
- Location
- 4504 BARDSHAR RD, CASTALIA, OH 44824
- County
- Erie
- In care of
- WILLIAM RUTGER
- Primary officer
- WILLIAM RUTGER, VICE PRESIDENT
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- DAYS TAX ASSOCIATES
- NTEE classification
- Wildlife Preservation & Protection (D30)
- IRS tax category
- Wildlife Preservation & Protection