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Animal-Related (D30) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

SONONIA SAVANNA YOUTH FOUNDATION

EIN: 91-1837240 · SANTA ROSA, CA 95404-9655 · United States · FY 2024 Data
4 out of 5 67 / 100 Based on 2+ years of filings
Financial strength (30%) 52/100
Reliability (20%) 55/100
Effectiveness (25%) 63/100
Impact (25%) 100/100
Financial data: FY 2024 · Scored 9/13/2026
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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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Organization Details
EIN
91-1837240
State
CA
City
SANTA ROSA
ZIP
95404-9655
Classification
D30
Category
Animal-Related
Rating
4★
Coverage
A
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
1998
Foundation Code
15
Form 990
On File
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