Animal-Related
(D30)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
SONONIA SAVANNA YOUTH FOUNDATION
Financial strength (30%)
52/100
Reliability (20%)
55/100
Effectiveness (25%)
63/100
Impact (25%)
100/100
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
Inspiring Wildlife Stewards for Life Safari West Wildlife Foundation was founded in 1998 as the associated non-profit wildlife advocacy to Safari West Wildlife Preserve. The Foundation provides opportunities to engage educators, children and their families to become stewards of wildlife. The Foundation funds experiences at the Safari West Wildlife Preserve through live and online programming. We strive to inspire school children by engaging them in educational opportunities through direct wildlife encounters.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
$715K
Total Revenue
$270K
Total Expenses
$670K
Net Assets
11
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
43.1%
Fundraising Efficiency
96.7%
Operating Reserve
29.76x
Liability-to-Asset
0.0%
Revenue Diversification
92.3%
Executive Compensation
$0
Compared with Peers
FY 2024
Compared with 4,372 similar organizations
(United States, Animal-Related, $100K–$1M in expenses), FY 2024.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
43.1% | 91.8% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
34.3% | 6.3% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
22.6% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
96.7% | 5.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
29.8 mo | 10.0 mo |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
0.0% | 0.4% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
92.3% | 89.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
264.6% | 8.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
23.8% | 7.5% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
62.3% | 3.0% |
P10P90
|
Impact
5 programs| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Improved education with STEM learning program and finished biology projects related to conservation. | 1,100 | $25.00 | — | Per Year |
| Improved student education about effect of climate change on wildlife conservation | 550 | $5.00 | — | Per Year |
| Improved education about environmental and wildlife conservation plus STEM learning. | 64,000 | $2.00 | — | Per Year |
| Improved education about wildlife conservation. | 11 | $100.00 | — | Per Day |
| Increased STEM learning through materials, hands-on and in person learning. | 1,260 | $5.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $715K | $270K | $670K | 43.1% | 11 |
| 2023 | $196K | $218K | $197K | 65.6% | 14 |
| 2022 | $156K | $218K | $213K | 67.7% | — |
| 2021 | $197K | $221K | N/A | — | 1 |
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