2010 - The Wildlife Society

Fonn990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c}, 527, or 4947(a)(1} of the Internal Revenue Code {except black hmg benefit trust or prlvatEt foundation)
OMB No, 1545-0047
2010 Department of the TreasU!y lntemlll ReVenUe- SeiVlce ... The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
· Op~n to. PuPil~,\':\ lnspe ction ·:.:,:·_,_ ~:i
A For the 2010 ·year, or tax year and ending
B Check if !c Name of_ organization appHcable:
D Employer identification number
CJ~~' THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC.
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F Name··""""····~' """";nor for affiliates? CJves CXJ No 5 410 "'G'R:o"i~~:;,;;;;(iR:"''LiiliE l:>l!i'.L'J:t-"~>IJli, MD 2 0 814 H(bl Areall afflllatos Included? CJves CJ No
I ~ lXJ 501(c)(3) L J 501(c) ( )-<ill (insert no.) L J 404/(a)(l) or L I 527 If 'No," attach a llst(see Instructions)
_J :)I>- WWW.WILDLIFE. ORG I H(c) Group· , number )1>- K Formol• :LXJ L jTrust L J, L jOther)l>- ILYearol 19481MStateofl
I Rartll B 1 Briefly descnbe the organlzalion's mission m,;;:; ";;' i THE MI OF THE WI ··15
§ SOCIETY IS TO ENHANCE o:n.l!i ABILITY OF •IFE "'v' [( TO ~ 2 Check this box ,.. LJ If the organlzaUon discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of Its n 6t a ~sets. 5 3 Number of vot!ng members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) ............................................................ f-"-J-3-------clj'-2"' ~ 4 Number of Independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, llne1b) -----------·--··-·····--·-···--···-·------ f-"-l-4 ______ -;1".: 2"' :g 5 Total number of Individuals employed in ca/endaryear2010 (Part V, line 2a) ................................................ 5 ~ 3
~ 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate If necessary} ....................................................................................... f-"-t6------+L_3"'
~ 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIJI, column (C), line 12 ··········--·-----·--·-·-·-· ·············-·-·-··-·--·-···-· 1-'7"'-ta ___ -.:::_, 1_ '45-lif-'-' 4,-ii-i ~'1;:-;;-1 :. •
b Net > Income from Fonn 990-T, line 34 . . . . .. . . 7b t!'i , IS U , : • Current Year
389 '241 550' 658. ~ B Contributions and grants (Part VI/I, line ih) 1,676,059 _1.56~ .8"14. c 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
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10 Investment Income (Part VIII, column (A), llnes 3, 4, and 7d) ..................................... .. -1 o::3 1:&:•,404,
11 Otherrevenue (Part VIII, column (A), Jines 5, 6d, Be, 9c, 10c, and 11e) ···-··-·······-····---·- f---,-~417: Ol~ t· ,,__4~ :1-ir' 4t--,.Ti 41: !Srr lr.:. ,.-E !Sl-6-i' 6 41-"'- 12 Totalrevenue-addiinesBthrouoh 11fmusleouaiPartVIII, column CAl. Jine12) . .. 4, 30' , ~!>~ 4, !>4!>, 598 • 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), Jines 1-3) ·-·--··-·--·-······-····-···-···· 1------= 2:'-"-' IS,,_-.:_ I'_:_ .,,-ii-' 4+------=1= 8:.:. '-"-01-'0 IJ_,u_':..•
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column {A), line 4) ....................................... 1--~.--.,.,,.---,.-.,.-F 01-'+ ·---.----,,..-,,.--.,.-,,--_o_·=-· ~ 15 Salaries, oll\er compensation, employee benefrts (Part IX, column (A), Jines 5-1 0) ,________ 1 , 2 81 , 9 8 5 1, 416 , '/3 3 •
W ~ 16a Professional tundraislng fees (Part IX, column {A), line 11e) .......................................... U 0 • >< b Total fundralslng expenses (Part IX, ~Jumn (D), line 25) )1>- 8 4, 3 6 0 • :·.:::::}:;_ ··: ··.•.;·. ·-·-:·; •.,'_ ·: -,.::·.-·-.::
17 Otheraxpenses (Part IX, column (A), Jines 11a·11d, 11f-24Q --·-·-·-······ .. ···-···-·--·--------··· 1, 212, 2 6 5 • 1 , 28 6, 6 l8_. 18 Total expenses, Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............ ......... 2 , 52 3 , 0 2 2 2 7 21 3 1 19 >less tline18from_jine12 . . . . -215,063 -1~!>, ., r:;,
U 20 Total assets (Part X, llne16) ....................................................................................
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pt'art 11~ ' !:!locK , , · ; ol perjury, I declare that I have lsre!urn, Including I , anato me best olr .. , >and ballet, It Is
true, correct, and complete. QDgja@lon of preparer.,(oth Is based on a!! information of which prsparer has any knowledge.
11r. '"~ A - I ,- ~ignature ot onicer ,. uats , 1 , 1 11r. MICHAEL HUTCHINS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 'J /1'/t II ,. 1ype or pnnt name ano ttt1e
Sign
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Preparer Firm's nama .._ UHY ADVISORS MID ATLANTIC MD, INC. Firm's EIN .._
UseOniy Flrm'saddrass,._ 6851 OAK HALL LANE, STE 300 COLUMBIA, MD 21045 Phoneno, 410-720-5220
May the IRS discuss this retum with tho prepamr shown above? (see Instructions) -----· ···--···-··--·-·--·-------·--····-··-····-······-------· LXJ Yes L J No 032oo1 o2-22-11 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notlce1 see the separate instructions. form990 (2010)
SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT CONTINUATION
Form 990 (2010 THE WILDLIFE" SOCIETY, INC, 52-0788946 Page2 Part IW Statement of Program Serv ce ccomplishments
Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In thls Part I[] ................ .
1 Briefly describo 1ha organization's mission: THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY OF SCIENTISTS, MANAGERS, EDUCATORS, TECHNICIANS, PLANNERS, AND OTHERS WHO WORK ACTIVELY TO STUDY, MANAGE, AND CONSERVE WILDLIFE AND ITS' HABITATS WORLDWIDE.
2 D!d the organization undertake any slgn!ficant program services during the yoar which were not listed on
theprlorForm990or990·EZ? ....................................................................................................................................... Dves 00No
3 If 'Yes,'1 describe these new services on Schedule 0. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program servlc9S? ................. . Dves CKlNo If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedula 0.
4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of tho organizatlon'sthtee largest program services by expenses. Sootlon 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4} organizations and section 4947(a){1} trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, If any, for each program servfce reported.
4a (Code; } (Expenses $ 4 0 9 , 8 2 0 • Including grants of$ }(Revenue$ 8 9 9 , 4 2 5 • } MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR WEBSITE INCREASED OUR VISIBILITY AND PROVIDED OUR MEMBERS WITH THE BENEFIT OF ACCESSING THEIR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS, RENEWING THEIR DUES AND MAINTAINING THEIR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ONLINE, REGISTERING FOR OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE ONLINE, AND BUYING OUR CURRENT TECHNICAL REVIEW AND SERIAL PUBLICATIONS.
4b (Code; }(Expenses $ 4 91 , 12 3 . Including grants of$ } (Revenue $ 14 , 7 6 4 • } GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS/PUBLIC SERVICE AND EDUCATION PUBLIC SERVICE AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS, CONFERENCES, AND MEETINGS, ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS GOVERNMENT RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
4c (Code: }(Expenses$ 57 8 , 818 • Including grants of$ }(Revenue$ 50 4 , 8 4 9 • } ANNUAL CONFERENCE - TECHNICAL PROGRAM AND ~E"'V~E~N~T~H~E~L~D~TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROMOTE CONSERVATION.
4d Other program services. {Describe in Schedule 0.) Ex ensas $ 6 8 6 1 3 2 0 • lncludin rants of $ Revenue$ 199,502.
4e Total proeram service expenses... 2 , 6 6 1 0 81 •
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Form 990 (2010}
2 2010.04000 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 44940-11
Form 990 (2010) THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788946 Page3 1+1tlrt'IVI Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described In section 501(c}{3) or 4947(a)(1} (other than a pr1vate foundaUon)?
If "Yes," complete Schedufe A •................ ., ................. ., .................................................................................................... .. Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contrlbutors? ................................................................. .
Did the organization engage In direct or Indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or In opposition to C!lndldates for
public office? If ~Yes, .. complete Sc!Jedufe C, Part I ........................................................................................................... . Seclion501(c){3} organizations. Did the organization engage In lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election In effect
during the tax yeat11f nYes, I complete Schedule c, Part If .......................... ..................................................................... . 5 Is the organization a section 501{c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501{c)(6) organization that receives· membership dues, assessments, or
Yes No
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similar amounts as defined In Revenue Procedure 98·19? If "Yes,~ complete Schedule C, Pa.rt Iff .......................................... 1-'5'--1---1---
6 Did the organization maintain any donoradvlsOO funds or any s/ml!arfunds or accounts where donors have the right to
provide advice on the distribution or Investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If ~Yes,~ complete ScheduleD, Pari/ 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, Including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If nYes, • complete ScheduleD, Part 11....................................... .. 7 X B Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes, • complete
Schedule D, Part Ill ..... .... .... ......... ....... .. .................. .. ... ........... ................... ...... . .. .. ......... .... .. . .. .... ....... .. ....... .......... ........ 8 X 9 Did the organization report an amount In Part X, line 21; seJVe as a cust9dlan for amounts not listed In Part X; or provide
credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation seNlces? If •Yes, .. complete ScheduleD, Part IV
10 Old the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets In term, pennanent, or quasi-endowments?
If "Yes, n complete Schedule 0, Part V .............................................................................................................................. .. 11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions Is nYes, n then complete ScheduleD, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X
as applicable.
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line i 0? If "Yes, u complete Schedule D,
Pwt vr ......................................................................................................................................................................... . b Old the organization report an amount for Investments · other securities In Part X, line 12 that Is 5% or more of Its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 11 Yes, ~complete ScheduleD, Part VII .......................................................................... .
c Did the organization report an amount for Investments· program related in Part X, line 13 that Is 5% or more of Its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule 0, Part VIII .......................................................................... . d Old the organization report an amount for other assets In Part X, line 15 that is 5% o~ mo~e of its total assets reported In
Part X, line 16? If nYes," complete ScheduleD, Part fX ........................................................................................................ . e Old the organization report an amount for other liabilities In Part X, line 25? If "Yes, n complete ScheduleD, Part X ................. .
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete ScheduleD, Part X ........... . 12a Old the organization obtain separate, Independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes, .. complete
ScheduleD, Parts XI, XII, 8!1d XJII ..................................................................................................................................... . b Was the organization Included In consolidated, Independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No« to line 12a, then completing ScheduleD, Parts XJ, Xlf, and XJJJ is opUonaJ ..... .. .
13 Is the organization a school described In section 170{b)(1)(A)0~? If 'Yes,~ complete Schedule£ ......................................... .
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? ............................................... .
b Did the organization have. aggregate ~avenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grant making, fund raising, business,
and program service activities outside the United States? If ~Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and N ............................... ..
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column {A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization
or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes,~ complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV .................................................. .
16 Dld the organlzatlon report on Part IX, column (I\), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals
located outside the United States? If 'Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV .............................................................. .
17 Old the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,
column {A), lines 6 and i 1e? If oYes, o compfete Schedule G, Part I ..................................................................................... ..
18 Old the organization ~aport more than $15,000 total of fundra!s!ng event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
1c and 8a? If oyes," complete Sc/Jedule G, Pa1t J/ .............................................................................................................. . 19 Old the organization report more than $15,000 of gross Income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes, •
complete Schedule G, Part Iff ............................................................................................................................................ . 20a. Old the organization operate one o~ more hospitals? If DYes~~ complete Schedule H ........................................................... .
b If "Yas• to line 20a, did the organization attach tts audited financial statements to this return? Note. Some Form 990 filers that
ooerate one or more hosoltals must attach audited financial statements !see Instructions) .................................................. .
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Fonn 990 (2010) THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC, 52-0788946 Page4 J:RIIri:\!Yc! ChecKlist of Required Schedules (continued)
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21 Dfd the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to govemments and organizations in the
United States on Part IX, column (A), nne 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts f and II ...................................................... 21 X 22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to Individuals In the United States on Part IX,
column (A), line 2? If "Yes,~ complete Schedv!e I, Patts I and Ill . ...................... ... ...................... .............................. ...... 22 X 23 Did 1he organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current
and former officers, directors, ttustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If •Yes," compfete
Sc!JeduleJ ....................................................................................................................................................................... . 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond Issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of thEt
last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes,'' answer lines 24b through 24d and complete
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Schedule KIf •No", go to line 25 ....................................................................................................................................... 24-a X b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? ............................•.... ~2"4"'b'-+-+--
o Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defeaso
any tax-exempt bonds? ..................................................................................................................................................... ~2=:4~c'-+-+-- d Old th~ organization act as an "on behalf of" Issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? .•.............. ................. ~2=:4~d'-+-+--
25a Section 501{c}{3) and 501{c}[4) organl~atlons. Did the organtzatlon engage in an excess benefit transaction with a
disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,~ complete Schedule L, Perl/ ........................ .................................................. 25a X
b Is the organization aware that It engaged In an excess benefit transaction with a dlsqual!fled person in a prior year, and
that 1he transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If bYes,' complete
Schedule L, Part I ..................................................................................................................................................... . 25b X 26 Was a Joan to or by a ctment or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified
person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................................. 26 X
27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial
contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an Individual? If nyes, • complete
Schedule L, Part Ill ......................................................................................................................................................... . 26 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the folloWing parties (see Schedule L, Part IV
instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,~ complete Schedule L, Part IV .............................. ..
b A family member of a current or former officer, .director, trustee, or key employee? It ~Yes," complete Scl!edule L, Part IV ......
c An entity of ¥/hlch a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employe{t (or a famlly member thereof) was an officer,
director, bvstee, or direct or Indirect owner? If uyes, p complete Schedule L, Part N .............................................................. .
29 Old the organizatiOn receive more than $25,000 In non-cash contributions? If ~Yes, s complete Schedule M .......................... . 30 Did the organi_zation receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conseiVatlon
contributions? If "Yes, n complete Schedule M ................................................................................................................... . 31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
It nyes, • complete Schedule N, Part I ................................................................................................................................ . 32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of Its net assets?/! ~Yes,~ complete
Schedule N, Part If .......................................................................................................................................................... . 33 Did the organization own 1 000/o of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulatlons
sections 301.7701·2 and 301.7701·3? If 'Yes, • complete ScheduleR, Part I ....................................................................... . 34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?
If nYes, ~ complete Schedule R, Parts II, Ill, 111, and V. line 1 ................................................................................................. ..
35 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b}(13)? ..................................................... . a Old the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction vlith a controlled entity vllthin the meaning of
section 512(b}(13}? If 'Yes,' complete ScheduleR, Part V, line 2 ............................................................ DYes [X] No 36 Section 501{c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
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If "Yes, n complete ScheduleR, Part V, Nne2 ........................................................................................................... ............ 36 X 37 Did the Ofgan\zatlon conduct more than 5% of its activfties through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal Income tax purposes? If DYes," complete Sclledule R, Part VI ........................ 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations In Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19?
Note. All Fonn 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 ............................................................................................. 38 X
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Form 990 (201 0}
44940-11
52-0788946
1a Enter the number reported In Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter..O·If not applicable ................................. 1--'1"'"'+--------;~ b Enter the numbet of Forms W·2G included in line 1a. Enter ·0· if not applicable .............................. '-'1"'bc...L.,---:-----''l c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming
{gambling) \'llnnlngs to ptize winners? ................................................................................................................................ .
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,
filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .. . .. . .. .. ..•.•.......... ..... '--'2':a:....L _____ _:'-"' b If at least one is reported on l!ne 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax ~eturns? ............................ ..
Note. If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be rcqulrod to e-lite. {see Instructions)
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross Income of $1,000 or more during the year? ................................... ....... 3a X b if ~ves," has it fffed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No," provide an explanation In SclledU/e 0. ................... .............. 3b X
4a At any tlme during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signatu(e or other authority over, a financial account In a foreign country {such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account}? ..
b If "Yes,• enter the name of the foreign country:,.,._--------------------------- See Instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90·22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a Was 1he organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ................................... . b Did any taxable pruty notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelterttansaction? .......................... .
c If "Yes," to llne6a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? .................................................................................. .. 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are nonnally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit
any contributions that were not tax deductible? ................................................................................................................. .
b If "Yes, • did the organization Include with every soflcltaUon an express statement that such contributions or gifts
ware not tax deductible?
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Old tha organization receiVa a payment In excess flf $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?
b If "Yes, n did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? ................................ .
c Old the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose oftangibla personal property for wl1ich It was required
to file Form 8282? ................................................. ~ ......................................................................................................... .
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e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benetrt contract? ............. ..
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? .......................... .
9 if the organization received a contribution of qualified Intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .. .
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, o~ other vehicles, did the organization file a Fonn 1098-C?
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a}(3) supporting organizations. Old the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the organlza1Jon make any taxable distributions under section 4966? ........................................................................... ..
b Old the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a Initiation fees and capital contributions Included on Part VIII, line 12 ......................................... .. 10a
b Gross receipts, Included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
11 Section 501(o)(12} organiza"tions. Enter:
a Gross Income from members or shareholders ....................................................................... r1.:;1a"-t-------l b Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against
amounts due or received from them.) .......................................................................................... L!.1_,1b":.L-------I 12a Section 4947(a}(1} non~exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization flUng Form 990 In lieu of Form 1041?
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b If nYes, rt enter the amount of tax-exempt Interest received or accrued during the year .................. L!.12:;b"-'--------l 13 Section 501(c}(29} qualified nonprofit health Insurance Issuers. ~Spifj2'~
a 1 Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .............................................................. .
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. b Enter the amount of reserves the organization Is required to maintain by the states In which the
organization Is licensed to issue qualified health plans ............................................................... .. 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand .......................................................................................... '-"13"'c'--'--------11-c--t-'~T-u-- 14a Did the organization recefve any payments for Jndoor1annlng services during the tax year? .............................................. .
b If "Yes n has it f!led a Form 720 tore art these a msnts? If "No u rovlde an ex lanatlon In Schedufe 0 ............................ ..
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Fonn 990 (2010)
Form990(2010 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788946 Paga6
L:....=:..:.:.J Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No• response to line 8a, Bb, or 10b below, describe the clrwmstances, processes, or changes in Schedule 0. See Instructions.
Check If ' 0 contains " 'to anv 1 In this Part VI . . .. 00 1A. lng Body and
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........ I 1a I 1a Enter the number of voting members of the govemlng body at the end of the tax year 1 I ,J) '\: ;;· ········· b 1.
i@,\ Enter the number of voting members included In llne 1 a, aboVe, who are Independent ········ ......... I 1b I
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other l"'·!i' ,;c~;'f officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .............................................................................................................. ......... 2
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
of officers, directors or trustees, or key employee-s to a management company or other person? 3 .......................................... 4 Old the organization make any significant changes to Its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ............... 4 X 5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? ........................... 5 6 Does the organization have members or stockholders? ...................................................................................... ............... 6 X 7a Does the O(ganization have members, stockholders, O( other persons who may elect one or more members of the
governing body? ............................................................................................................................................................... 7a ' b Are any decisions of-the governing body subJect to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ........................... 71 ~
6 Old the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or wrttten actions undertaken during the year ly~> )',) by the following: <
X a Thegovemlng body? .................................................................................................................... ................................ sa b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............................... ,, ............................................ 8b
9 Is there any ofncer, d!(ector, trustee, or key employee listed In Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
I ' mailino > If "Yes.", 'names 'In 0 .. ... 9 B. ; (This Section B 1 about policies t by tile, 'Cocle.)
10a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ................................................ ...................................... l10a b If nYes," does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent wlth those of the organization? ...................................................... 10b
11a Has the organh:atlon provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of Its governing body before filing the form? ... , ........... 11a
b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, If any, used by the organization to review this Fonn 990. .·;~~ 12a Does the organization have a written conflict of Interest policy? ff "No," go to line 13 ............................................................
b A.re officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually Interests that could give rise
to conflicts? ............................................................................................................................................................ ........ 12b
c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? It "Yes, ll describe
in Schedule 0 how this Is done 12c .................................................................................................. .......................... . ........... 13 Does the organization have a written whlstleblower po!fcy? ......................... ................................ ..................................... 13 14 Does the organization have a written document retention and destruc11on policy? ............................................................... 14
15 Old the process for determining compensation of the followlng persons include a review and approval by Independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? I •:> a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or1op management official ....................................................... ...................... l15a
b Other officers or key employees of the organization ..................................................................................... ...................... l15b
If hvesu to line 15a or15b, describe the process In Schedule 0, (See instructions.}
I ~~f· 16a Old the organization invest in, contribute asse-ts to, or participate In a Joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year1 .......................................................................................................................... ...............
~~~t; b If "Yes,~ has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
ln }oint venture arrangements under appl!cable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization's
I 1 resoect to such . . ... . . tC.
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 Is required to be filed..,_~ 1 NU 1 NY
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if appllcable), 990, and 990-T (501(c){3)s only} avrulable for
publlc inspection. Indicate how you make these avallable. Check an that apply.
0 Own website D Another's webslte CXJ Upon request
X
l\,i
19 Describe In Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of Interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public.
X
X
Y{''
X
No
:~;· ·y IS',··.
20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: .... ___ _ JANE JORGENSEN - 301-897-9770 5410 GROSVENOR LN, BETHESDA, MD 208l4
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Form 990 (2010)
44940-11
Formsso 2010 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788946 Page 7 =::..:...= Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII ....................... .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
D
1a Complete this !able for all persons required to be Usted. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organTzation's tax year.
• Ust all of the organization's current officers, directors, bustees (whether fndlvlduals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter ·O·In columns (D), (E), and {F) If no compensation was paid.
• List all of the organization's current key employees, If any. See Instructions for definition of •key employeo." • Ust tha organization's frve current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who recefved reportable
componsatlon (Box5 of Form w~2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. • list all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. • list all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons In the following order. Individual trustees or directorS; Institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest compensated employees; and former such persons.
D Check this box If neither the orQanlz:atlon nor any related oraanizatlon compensated any current oftlcer, director or trustee.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated hours per (check all that apply) compensation compensation amount of
week
(describe the organizations compensation hours for
I I organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the related ll
!!. (W·2/1099·MISC) organization
organizations g
~ " and related • t ~~ in Schedule 1! l! " ~ organizations "' 5 i? ~. 0) s s "· ,
THOI-IAS J, RYDER
PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0. 0. 0. PAUL R, KRAUSMAN PRESIDENT ELECT 10.00 X X 0. 0. 0. WINIFRED KESSLER VICE PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0. 0. 0. BRUCE D, LEOPOLD PAST PRESIDENT 10.00 X X 0. 0. 0. JOHN MCDONALD NORTHEAST SECTION REP. 10.00 X 0. 0. 0. KAI!.L J, MARTIN HORTH CENTRAL SEC REP. 10.00 X 0. 0. 0. CAROL L CHAMBERS
SOUTHWBST SECTION REP, 10.00 X o. o. 0. DONALD A, YASUDA
WESTERN SECTION REP, 10.00 X 0. 0. 0. D~RBN MILLER SOUTHEASTERN SECTION REP. 10.00 X 0. 0. 0. GARY C, l•1HITB
CENTRAL HTS/PLNS SEC REP. 10.00 X 0. 0. 0. JACK CONNELLY nORTHWEST SECTION REP, 10.00 X 0. o. 0 • RICK lJAYDACK CANADIAN SECTION REP • 10.00 X o. 0. 0. MICHAEL HUTCHINS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 150,700. 0. 18,185. DARRYL WALTER
DIRECTOR OP ME!<ffiBRSHIP, MKTNG AND CO 40.00 X 110,712. 0 . 15,904.
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Fom1 990 {2010) THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788 946 PageS
I Part'VI!I Section A. Officers Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highast Compensated Emplo ees(g_ontlnued) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estlmated hours per (check aiJ that apply) compensation compensation amount of
week from from related other {describe ll the organizations compensation hours for ~ ! organfzatlon (W.211099·MI$C) from the related il il (W·211099·MISC) organlzatlon .6 1i organizations il
i I and related In Schedule ll
I • ~§! ~ organizations ~
~~ 0) ?i ~. E "" "
1b Sub-total ................................ ....................................................... ... 261,412. 0 • 34,089. c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ........................ ,..._ 0. 0. 0. d Total (add linos 1b and 1o) .................................................................. ... 2bl,412. 0. 34,089.
2 Total number of Individuals (Including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable
comoensation from tho oraanlzatlon ._ 2 Yes No
3 Did tha organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on 1"·''/ . ·:~· . .-, .:,~:;\:';
line 1a? 1f "Yes, n complete Schedule J tor such Individual 3 X ............................................ ...................................................... 4 For any Individual listed on line ia, Is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization ;,,\ :?; ,:,..,_·~
and relate<:! organizations greater than $150,000? If •Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual ........•.............................. 4 X 5 Old any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue .compensation from any unrelated organization or Individual for services I ,,,,,y '';'·'' ·;\).'-.'
rendered to 1he organization? If "Yes "complete Schedule J tor such person ........................................................................ 5 X Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from
the omanlzatfon. NONE (A) (B) (C)
Name and business add(ess Oescripllon of services Compensation
2 Total number of Independent contractors Qnc!uding but not limited to those llsted above) who received more 1han /./ ..•. ' ·:(;< $100 000 In compensation from the oroanizatlon ...,_ 0 ~:: .. '·' > ' : ~
Form 990 (2010) o:l2:ooa 12-21-1o
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Membership dues ....................... .
d Related organizations ................. . e Government grants (contributions)
f All other conlrihut!ons, {lifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above
2 a ANNUAL CONFERENCE b MEMBERSHIP DUES c PUBLICATION d SALES OF JOURNALS e
All other program service revenue .............. .
3 Investment Income Qncluding dividends, Interest, and
other similar amounts) ...............................•...•............•.. 4 Income from Investment af tax-exempt bond proceeds
{B) Related or
exempt functlon revenue
45 883.
5 Royalties ······ ·····---------........ i ·::N~~:j:®J~~~{08TI8'00;~000's0~~0*00m~0D':087
6 a Gross Rents .................... .
b less: rental expenses ....... .. c Rental income or Ooss)
d Net rental income or ~oss) "(:i';;~~t:®~~~tDS:s00sbsS7~0d0ffis?'ITB028;)00 7 a Gross amount from sales of
assets other than inventory
and sales expenses ........ .
c Gain or Ooss) .................... .
d Net gain or Qoss) ............................ ::··; .. :· .. ··p==~~-J,7;~~5;jfc702:7""'-"?d'77"'C~CCC4"32'~~~7; 8 a Gross Income from fundralslng events (not
Including$ of
Part IV, line 18 ....................................... a 1------1 b Less: direct expenses.............................. b L-----1
c Net income or (loss) from fundralslng events ===~~TG'S'PSS'7C7B~zfi.±J~8'0"?:::Col~?;-;:G;:;;:G 9 a Gross Income from gaming activities. See I
Part IV, line 19 ...................................... a 1------ b Less: direct expenses
c Net Income or Ooss) from gaming activities
10 a Gross sales of Inventory, less returns
11 a b
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Fonn 990 (2010) THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC, 52-0788946 Page10 I Part IXj Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 601{c)(3) and 501(c){4) organizations must complete alf columns. Aft other organlzatlons column (A) but are not required to columns (B), (0), and (D).
Do not Include amounts reported on lines 6b, Total (A) ~~~. (U) and c .. !UJJ
7b, Bb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. ;;9-;;:;;~1 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and "'' :;;;;.~, 1//i{}'
• organizations In the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 ...... 2 Grants and other assistance to indMdua!s In
18,000 ;;~\ tho U.S. See Part IV, line 22 ........................... 18' 000 3 Grants and other assistance to governments,
1''·;\·\ ·•· ,X;''S;·l£'··· organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. r~·~.r·J; g·0~i\~\:\J. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ...........................
4 Benefits paid to or for members ..................... ............. : .. c·,• .. ::>,i: ''"' . ,::·• .. <'··' "'·.., .:; ' · ......
5 Compensation of current oftlcerS1 directors, 119,908 trustees, and key employees 168 885. 43,910 5 067. ........................
'"'""'
7 Other salaries and wagos .............................. 1,0&& 189 8~4 148 2UB,4U!> :.lt> .o3o, 8 Pension plan contributions (Include section 401(1<)
and section 403(b) employer contributions) ......... 52,271. 44 654 5,908. 1' 70~_. 9 Other employee banefits .............................. 44' 728 37_,_590 5,687 1 4t '1
10 Payroll taxes ................................................ 84,660 64:072 18 3!:>3 4,23!>. 11 Fees for seJVIces (non-employees):
20,500 a Management ................................................ 14,647 5 217. 636. b legal ............................................................ 18,286 15 '215 2.514 557. c Accounting ................................................... d lobbying ...................................................... e Professional fundra!s!ng services. See Part IV1 llne 17 , .. ·'''''" '.' f Investment management fees ........................ l!>,:.ll!l lO,lUU 4,1;llb 302_. g Other ............................................................ 78,517. 62,416. 3,430 12 ,6'/l,
12 Advertising and promotion ........................... 13 Office expenses ............................................. :n!>, o1U lB!> 380. H,440 lU BU. 14 Information technology ................................ 44.b2U 3 !> ' !J'/ !> !>,!c/:&3 722. 15 Royalties ...................................................... 16 Occupancy ................................................... 63,829. 46 166. 16,101 1!5&<!. 17 Travel ......................................................... 3il_B, 017. 3<!3 065. 73 '/U'/ 1,24!>. 18 Paymants of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .•.... 20 Interest ....................................... , .............. 2,139 1,529 544 bb, 21 Payments to affiliates ................................... 22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ...... ~1,!>99 2<!,714 'I, !JUt> ;il;lU, 23 Insurance ................................................... 32,2!>j 9~ 22. 4. !J.UU4 756. 24 other exeenses. Itemize expenses not covered I': c}T.'W,'
I .%:~';:::·.······:•·~. ';•' ... ' ; ::/·~;2i··~·:~f.~;., I .. >. .. above. ( 1st miscellaneous expenses In line 241.1f fine ;:;•
1~:/' .. 24famount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) •. !i'i·'·''.':'.• ..•.•...••. ......... ·.·'·:S?'···i.>••··. amount, Ust line 24f expenses on Schedule 0.) ...... !.::-: .. ,.,::,.:,:.c;."·> '
a UBIT 12,4'/B 14,4'/B b PUBLICATION PRINTING 219.383 l!\)9,blb 4,221 15,546. o MISCELLANEOUS 90,994 68 ,671 20,266 2,057. d HONORARIA 1! .uu 600. 1_tl -'-- e MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 1 > !> B lU, b29 <1,'1~9 .:s40. f All other expenses l '' lj ., l:.l b!Jj 312 32.
25 Total functional Arlrllines 1 through 241 4,121,371 2,166 ,081. 470,930 84,36()_. 26 ~~~~~(~;~·~~:-~'~,~~~·o:l,;;)s i)~~;~~)!~eop
1 1
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_Form 990 (2010)
'Sheet 52-0788946 Page11
5
6
Cash· non·lnterest·bearing .................................................................... , .... . Savings and temporary cash investments_ ..................................................... . Pledges and grants recefvable, net ............................................................. ..
Accounts receivable, net .......................................................................... . Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II
of Schedule L ............................................................................................ . Receivables from o1her disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(Q(1)), persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(8), and contributing
employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501{c)(9) voluntary
employees' boneflc!ary organizations {see Instructions) ................................ .
(A) Beginning of year
(B) End of year
..
Notes and loans recelvablo, net ...................... .................. ........................... 7
lnvontorles for sale or use......... .. . ...... ................ ........ ......... ....... ........ 3 4, t> t> :< 8 16,063. Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......... ;""""; .. ·· .... .... .............................. 21 , L 9 9 18 , 8 6 6 •
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other }"\}.' ';'i})':''i;;: •"·'·' :, :"'':':/}'}:: • basis. Complete Part VI of ScheduleD ......... l10a ; ~ ~ • ~ ~~ '''
1 •,'•-"' n.'<' .~'·'>;•.':.' "::··· o:.•.:•.· •··:'''·
1 ·: ~ }'';~·~ _
b Less: accumulated depreciation .................. I 10b ... v.... -" I ""' L 0 .1 , I .l 0 lUC U:S 0 r 0 u..) •
11 12
Investments- program-related. See Part IV, fine 11 ..................................... .. Intangible assets ......................................................................................... .
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ................................................................ .. 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 throuoh 15 (must eoualline 34)
17
18
19
Grants payable ............................................................................................ .
Deferred revenue ......................................................................................... .
Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......................................................................... .
Escrow or custodial account !lability. Complete Part \Vof Schedule 0 .......... .. Payables to current and fanner officers, directors, trustees, key employees, h1ghest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II
of Schedule L
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ...................... ..
25 0ther liabilities. Complete Part X of ScheduleD ........................................... ..
26 Total . Add lines 17 throuoh 25 . . . . . . ..
Organizations that follow SFAS 111, check here ..,._ LXJ and complete
lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 end 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ............................................................................... ..
28 Temporant,> restrlcted net assets ................................................................ ..
29 Permanenftt restricted net assets ............................................................. ..
Organizations tllat do not follow SFAS 117, check here ..,._ D and
complete lines 30 through 34.
l jb'/,tl4b 11 .,487,482. 12 149,28_2. 13
14 15
49 ,~6 29 49!!,'/b'/,
1 <:w,uotn.: ·: .. :;:' ">'' F''i~:;··;x'{'!:(s::~ · 30 Capital stock or trvst principal, or current funds ............................... .............. 30
31 Paid-In or capital surplus, orland, building, or equipment fund .................. .... 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds ............ 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances ....................... .......................................... f--1~·.;: !>>~ ~ !:>•: 3~-;;,. ~'.;;-;' b :3~_,330"--1---il;,:.-'-''" 410-21~: tj, ''i:;:r-1· 4~l~: 3,_._, '34 TotalliabUaiesandnet .. ... 6.022.976 34 _2,362.922
•arm q~u (2010)
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52-·0788946 Pa e12 =='-"-'.Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question In thts Part XI ................................................ . .... ······· [X]
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column {A), line 12) ...... ······································································· 1 2,525,598. 2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, co!umn (A), J!ne 25) ···-···································· ..................................... 2 2' ·/21' 3•/1. 3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract Uno 2 from line 1 ................ ·············· .................................................... 3 -195,773. 4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) •...............•..•..•..•..•• 4 1,553,963. 5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances {explain In Schedule 0) 5 50,153. 6 Net assets or fund balances at end of vear. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (;;.;~·~t' ~~~jp~·rt·)('jj~·~·;s;·~~~~~~·{Si} 6 1,408,343.
I PilrtiXII[ Financial Statements and Reporting uestlon in this Part XII ....................................................................... .
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: D Cash [X] Accrual D Other
If the organization changed Its method of accounting from a prior year or checked ~other, • explain In Schedule 0.
2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an Independent accountant? ........................ .
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an Independent accountant? ......................................................... 1-'=r=-t-- o If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of tts financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? ................................ ..
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain In Schedule 0.
d If ~Yesu to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to Indicate whether the financial statements for the year were Issued on a
s~rata basis, consolldated basis, or both:
LXJ Separate basis D Consolidated basis D Both consolidated and separate basis
3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth In the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-133? ............................................................................................................................................. 3a X b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
or audits ex lain wh In Schedule 0 and describe an ste s taken to under o such audits. ............................................... 3b
Fonn 990 (201 0)
032012 12·21·10
12 17050629 139113 44940-177 2010,04000 THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 44940-11
SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
mAO No. 15-45·0047
Oeplltn'IMI ofth<J Tret&lly ~lerMI Revenue 8efv!c.e
Public Charity Status and Public Support Complete if the organization is a section 501{0}{3} organization or a sectlon
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
~Attach to Form 990 or Form 990·EZ. ~See separate instructions.
2010
Name of the organization Employer identification number
The organlza11on Is not a private foundation because it ls: (For lines 1 throttgh 11, check only one box.) 1 D A church, convention of churches, or association of churchGS described In section 170(b}(1)(A)(i).
2 D A school described In section 170{b}(1)(A)(ii}. (Attach Schedule E.)
52-0788946
3 D A hosp!taf or a cooperative hospital service organization described ln section 170(b}{1}(A)(iil}.
4 D A medical research organization operated In conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b}{1}{A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,
sD
city, and state: ___ ---c------------------------------,--,--------- An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described In section 170{b)(1)(A](v).
An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public desclibed In
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
A community trust described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.}
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of Its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its exempt functions· subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of Its support from gross Investment
income and unrelated business taxable Income Qess section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.
See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill.)
An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509{a)(4}.
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the beneflt of, to petfonn the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described ln section 509(a)(1} or section 509{a)(2). See section 509(a}(3}. Check the box that
describes the type of supporting organization and complete Jines i1e through 11h.
aD Type I b D Type II c D Type Ill· Functionally integrated d D Type Ill· Other
By checking this box, I certify that the organization Is not contmlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than
foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations desclibed In section 509(a)(1} or section 509(a)(2).
If the organlzatlon received a written determination from the IRS that It is a Type I, Type II, or Type Ill
supporting organization, check this box ......................................................................................................................................... . D g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the fol!ovting persons?
(I} A person who directly or Indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described In QQ and ~10 below, Yes No
the governing body of the supported organization? ......................................................................................... . 110(1)
(If) A family member of a person described In (Q above? ........................................................................................ .. 11g(ii)
(iii) A35% controlled entity of a person described in (Q or (i~ above? ...................................................................... . 11g(lll
h Pcovlde the following Information about the supported organlzatlon{s).
(I) Name of supported (II)EIN (iii) Type of (lv) Is the organlzallon (V) Did you notify the (vi) Is the (vii)Amounl of
organization organization n col. (I) listed In your organization In col. organization in cor.
support (described on fines 1·9 rovern!ng document? (I) of yoursupport? (i)organlzad In the
above or IRC section U.S.? (see instrucllons)) Yes No Yes No Yes No
.'\·\\{···v~···>•i ·>-'···.··.• . •._·:.··. I :. ·\·•• .·.'Si' •.•.·.:<··. '.'· . \';l.}.\ Total · .. ·.: ·\. ,:_:::·,. ·.:······· '·''
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
l'=orm 990 or 990·EZ.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under Part Ill. If the organization
falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Ill.}
A. Public Cahmdaryear {or fiscal year beginning In}..,_ Cal 2006 (b) 2007 (O) 2008 (d) 2009 (el2010 (fl Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. {Do not
Include any •unusual grants.") , .....
lzatlon's benefit and either paid to
or expended on Its behalf ............
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge ...
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 ......... 5 The portion of total contributions
~~~~&:"~ [·'}{(\~;;~' .:::·~. I~ s;;;;}~c0il"si"~ ri(~~(f~ .',;'.:_.~~
by each person (other than a govemmental unit or publicly
' ~:,~~~',~f ~~t""J~" ::y supported organization) Included
1~/;i,j{: . .'i;J on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the
'\'SCU' y:. amount shown on line-11, ;;-.;;r:,~~-l!Js I' ,,, •• ;.:W· column {f) ... ,., .• .,.., ,.,. ::::;\· 6 Public SUP~;;i: ~.,~~ .. ;;;;~;; ~;~ ;,;,;;~. ... · .... . ,. ' .••... ,;. ,.,_,,,.,:',;ci'i•;-.y.,-,.,' i •• ; ••• , ._.,.,, •• ,,,..,.,,, I ,._,., ••
1 B. Total
Calondaryear(or "'"" '"" Jln)ll> (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c)2008 (d) 2009 (o) 2010 (f) Tot~L
7 Amounts from line 4 ..................... 8 Gross Income from Interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties
and Income from slmllar sources ... 9 Net Income from unrelated business
· activities, whether or not the
business is regularly carried on ... 10 Other income. Do not Include gain
or loss from the sale of capltal
assets (Explain In Part IV.) ............ 11 Total support. Add Jines 71hrough 10 •::::::•••.':':i;·.••:·:•':'C: '"'''-'''•'·'·· "' ·., ... _ .. ..,, .. ,_ . ..... _,.:·>-•:·.:. •·.··.·.'• .... ..., 12 Gross receipts frorn related activities, etc. (see instructions) .................. .... ..................... , ...................... 112 I 13 First ftve years. If tl1e Form 990 Is for the organization's first, second, thkd, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
D
14 Public support percentags for 2010 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (fj} .................................... 1-'14:;-t---------~%
15 Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part II, flna 14 .......................... ,................................... '--'16""'------------"'% 16a 33 1/3% support test- 2010.1f the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3% or more, check this box and
stop hare. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ......................................................................................... .
b 33 1/3% support test- 2009.1f the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ......................................................................................... D 17a 10'% -facts-and-circumstances test. 2010.1fthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 141s 100"/0 or more,
and If the organization meets the "faots-and·circumstances 11 test, check this box and stop here. Explain In Part IV how the organization
meets the Pfacts·and-clrcumstances" test. 'The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............................................ .
b 1()'>/o ·facts-and-circumstances test- 2009.1fthe organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organltatlon meets the Pfacts·and·clrcumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain In Part IV how the
organization meets the "facts·and-ckcumstancesn test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........................ ..,_ D 18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13. 16a, 16b. 17a. or 17b. check this box and see instwctlons ......... ,... D
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(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part 1 or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify ' tests listed below. 1 Part II.)
I A. I'UIJIIC
Calendaryear (or fiscal year beginning in),_ (a) 2006 (b) 2007 fol 2008 (d) 2009 (e}2010 ffl Total 1 Gifts, grants, contdbutians, and
membership fees received. (Do not Include any 1'unusuat grants.") ...... 240,704 321,446 209,939. 389 241 420,658 1581988.
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services per· formed, or facilities fum/shed In any activity that Js related to the
14 71823. 1743302. 1593669. 1676059 1564874. 8049727. organization's tax-exempt purpose 3 Gross receipts from activities that
are not an unrelated trade or bus· /ness under section 513 ······••»•••··
4 Tax revenues levied for the organ· lzat!on's benefit and either paid to
or expended on Its behalf -·-········ 5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge ...
6 Total. Add lines i tl-1rough 5 ......... l"/U!:i27 2064748 180360~ <!Ub!:i300 1985532. 9631715. 7aAmounts Included on Hnes 1, 2, and
3 received from disqualified persons 0. b AmoUnts fnctuded on Hrws 2 a'ld 3 rece1ved
from oths.r than disqualil!ed persons that
excood tha greatet of $5,000 ox 1% of the 22,564 109' )44 29' 71 9,538 1 432 OOlOllllt on l!na 13 for the year •••••••••••.•••.••
cAdd Hnes ?a and 7b ..................... 22,564 10 '9 )44 29 7 9 5~ ~. 43<l
8 Public: "'" ''"" ... :''·:".':>':1;;' >U<l~J.
B. Total Calendar year (or fiscal year .. ,,.. (a}2006 (b}2007 (c) 2008 (d}2009 (e) 2010 (ij Total
9 Amounts from llne 6 .................. 1712527. 2064748 1803608 <:065300 1985532 9631715. 10a Gross income from Interest,
dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and Income from similar sources ... 50,697 45 309 46 416 47,588. 45,883. 235,893.
b Unrelated business taxable tncome (less secllon 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 ............
cAdd lines 10a and 10b .................. !>U,b':J"/ 45 309 4b,41b 4"/ ,51:!1:! 4!> ,1:!1:!3 <l::Sb,893, 11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not Included In line 10b, whether or not the business Is
7' 319 4,837. 31' 46!) 87,502. 87,802. 218,925. regularly carried on 12 Other income. Oo not.!riCJ~d~-g~~ ..
or loss from the sale of capital 101.252 107.929 139,894 127,590. 135 954. 612,619. assets (Explain In Part IV.) ............ 13 Total SUp pOrt (Add 1;nes 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) 1~"/J."/!:J!> <i<i<l<l~<Jj <l02l.:s~3 A3A"I!JtlU, 425!>1"/l • . Ub99152, 14 First 11ve years. If the Form 990 Is for the organization's f1rst, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 601 (c)(3) orgamzatlon,
check this box and stop here ............................................................................. : .............................................................................. ~ D Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 16 Public support percentage for2010 Qine 8, column (0 divided by line 13, column (Q) .................................. .. 15 8 8. 42 % 16 Public su rt ercenta e from 2009 Schedule A Part Ill line 15 ......................................................... .. 16 8 .92 %
17 Investment Income percentage for 2010 Olne 10c, colUmn {0 divided by Un613, column (Q) ....................... . 2.20 % 18 Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part Ill, Una 17 .................................................... .. 2.06 % 19a 33 1/3% support teats- 2010.1f the organization did not check the box on line 14, and fine 15 is more than 331/3%, and line 171s not
more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. Tha organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .............................. ~ 00 b 33 1/3% support tests - 2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is mora than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more1han 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization quaHfles as a publicly supported organization ........... .
20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14. 19a. or 19b. check this box and see instructions ....................... .
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SCHEDULEC (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities For Organizations: Exempt From Income lax Under section 501(c) and section 527
OMS No. 1545-0047
2010 Depa'tment of tOO Trsi!SUfy LntffJJ3l REf/all.leSa"vloo
~Complete if ih& organization is described below. ...._Attach to Form 990 or Form 990·EZ. -~;{:0.::.:\.P ... -;·n.~.r .. P).~.c .. ·~.·i.~.-~~~.~ _:·· . Seese arate fnstructlons.
If the organization answered 11 Yes, 11 to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
• Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I·A and B. Do not complete Part I·C.
• Section 501(c) (other than section 501 (o)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I·A and C below. Do not complete Part I·B.
• Section 527 organizations: Complete Part 1-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes, 11 to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (lobbying ActiVities), then
• Sectlon 501(c)(3} organizations that have flied Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II·A. Do not complete Part 11·8.
• Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT flied Fonn 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part ll·B. Do not complete Part 11-A. If 1he organization answered 11Yes, 11 to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax), or Form 990-EZ, Port V, line 35a (PrOxy Tax), then
tete Part ill. Employer Identification number
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788946 omplete if the orgamzat on Is exempt under section 501 c or is a section 527 orgamzat10n.
1 Provide a description of the organization's dlrect and Indirect political campaign activities In Part IV.
2 Political expenditures .................................................................................................................................... ,..._ $---------- 3 Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................................. .
I Part I~B l Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 (c)(3). 1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organizallon under section 4955 ....................................... ..,._ $ --~------- 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax Incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .............................. ...._ $ --,-,,---,.--,.,-- 3 If the organization Incurred a section 4955 tax, did It tHe Form 4720 forthls year? ......................................................... DYes D No
4a Was a correction made? .............................................................................. .............................................................. D Yes D No b If "Yes "describe in Part IV.
I Part lc¢) Complete If the organization Is exempt under section 501(c), except seclion 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt functkm activities ............ ...._ S ----------
2 Enter the amount of 1he filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527
exempt function activities ................. . ..................................................................................................... ~$ _____ _ 3 Tolal exempt function expenditures. Add Jines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Fonn 1120-POL,
line 17b ........................................................................................................................................................ ~ $ --,--,---r--r:- 4 Dldthefi!ingorganlzatlonfl\eform 1120-POLforthlsyear? ....................................................................................... 0 Yes D No 5 Enter tho namss, addresses and employer Identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the fil!ng organization
made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount pald from the filing organization's funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delfvered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee {PAC) If additional space Is needed provide Information in Part IV
(a) Name (b)Address (o) EIN
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notme, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990~EZ.
LHA
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(d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political filing organization's contributions received and
funds. If none, enter·O·. promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization.
If none, enter ·0-.
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A Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term 11expendituresn means amounts paid or lncurrad.)
1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence pubJrc opinion (grass roots lobbying) .......... ···~··············· b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .........•.......................
o Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1 b) .............................................................. , ........ .
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...........................................•......................•......................
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add llnos1c and 1d) .............................................. ..
f Lobb In nontaxabfe amount. Enter the amount from the followin table In both columns.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000
Over$1,500 000 but not over$17 000 000
Ovar$17 000 000
g Grassroots nontaxable amount {enter 25% of Una 1f) h Subtract line 1g from line ia. If zero or less, enter ·0·
Subtract line 1f from line 1 c. If zero or less, enter -0- ....................................................... .
If there Is an affiount other than zero on either line 1h or line 11, did the organ~atlon flle Form 4720
orm 5768
reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ................................................................................................................. .
4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501{h} (Some organizations that made a section 501(h} election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. Sea the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
2 a Lobb In nontaxable amount
b Lobbying ceiling amount (1500/o of line 2a, column{e))
c Totallobb !n ex enditures
d Grassroots nontaxable amount
e Grassroots cel!ing amount
Grassroots !obb in ex endltures
lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010
(b) Affiliated group to tats
Dves DNo
(e) Total
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Amount
1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to Influence foreign, national, state or
focal legislation, Including any attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter
or referendum, through the use of:
a Volunteers? ............................................................................................................................... . b Paid staff or management ~nclude compensation in expenses reported on tines 1c through 1Q? ...
c Media advertisements? ........................................................................................ .
e Publications, or published or broadcast statements?
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ................................................................ .
g Direct contact wfth legislators, their staffs, govemment officials, or a legislative body? ................ ..
h Ral!les, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? .......... ..
Other activities? If "Yes,n describe In Part IV ............................................................................... ..
Total. Add lines 1cthrough ii .................................................................................................... . 2a Did the activities In Une 1 cause the organization to be not described In section 601(c)(3)7 .......... ..
b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax Incurred under section 4912 .............................................. ..
o If "Yes, n enter the amount of any tax Incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .... ..
I
1 Were substantially all (900/o or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................................... ............... 2 Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or loss?
3 Did the orqanizatlon aaree to carrvover lobbvina and oolitical expenditures from th;·~ri~~-~~~ .............................. ...........................
Yes
1 2
3 I ParUII-B I Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501 [c}(4), section 501 [c)[5), or section . . .
501 (c)[6) If BOTH Part 111-A, lmes 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR 1f Part 111-A, I me 3 1s answered 11Yes. 11
1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ........................................................................ .. 1 2 Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditllros {do not Include amounts of political
expenses for whioh the section 527(f) tax was paid}. .}) 1 ...... ·.
a Currentyear ..................................................................................................................................................... , 2a
b Carryover from last year .................................................................................................................................. .. 2b
c Total ................................................................................................................................................................ . 2c 3 Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1){A) notices of nondeductible soctlon 162(e} dues ....................... . 3 4 If notices were sent and the amount on llne 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess
does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political
expenditure next year? ..................................................................................................... : ....................... . 5 Taxable amount of lobbvinCI and political expenditures (see Instructions} ............................................. . 5
!Part·IV.>i Supplementallnformatlon
No
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part lA, line 1; Part I·B, line 4; Part 1-C, l!ne 5; and Part lf·B, line 11. Afso, complete this part
for any additional information.
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SCHEDULED (Form 990}
Supplemental Financial Statements tJ.. Complete if the organization answered 11Yes, 11 to Form 9901
Part lV, line 6, 7, 8, 91 10, 11, or 12. 2010
Dapt'rlment of lha Treasury Iotemal Awenua Service .... Attach to Form 990 ...... See separate Instructions.
Nome of the organization Employer identification numbet THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, INC. 52-0788946
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete If the I tl d"Y "t F 990 Part IV II 6 organ za on answere as 0 orm
' ne
(a) Donor advise<.f funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ............................................. 2 Aggregate contributions to (during yeaQ ........................ 3 Aggregate grants from (during year} .............................. 4 Aggregate value at end of year .......................... ., ........... 5 Did the organization Inform all donors and donor advisors In writing that the assets hl.'lld in donor advised funds
are the organization