Alabama Wildlife Center
Public education and wildlife rehabilitation. The alabama wildlife center (awc) is open 365 days a year and receives almost 2,000 injured or orphaned wildlife patients. Awc also provides …
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Visit www.awrc.orgAbout Alabama Wildlife Center
Alabama Wildlife Center is a animal welfare organization based in PELHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $472K. EIN: 630813173.
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Mission
Public education and wildlife rehabilitation. The alabama wildlife center (awc) is open 365 days a year and receives almost 2,000 injured or orphaned wildlife patients. Awc also provides education programming throughout alabama about conservation and native wildlife resources.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Alabama Wildlife Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1980, it predates 85% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 85% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlabama Wildlife Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Pelham, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 630813173. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $605K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Alabama Wildlife Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 630813173. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Alabama Wildlife Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Alabama Wildlife Center is located in Pelham, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Alabama Wildlife Center has $605K in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Alabama Wildlife Center is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $605K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Alabama Wildlife Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alabama Wildlife Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Alabama Wildlife Center is a animal welfare organization based in PELHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $472K. EIN: 630813173. Alabama Wildlife Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $605K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Alabama Wildlife Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alabama Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 630813173, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Dive-bombing owl inspires new wildlife signage along Shades Creek Greenway - Bham Now
Alabama’s first wildlife rescue license plate is coming to the DMV: How to get the owl tag - Bham Now
Push for wildlife rehabilitation specialty license - WSFA
Alabama Wildlife Center petitioning to launch specialty car tag - WSFA
‘Potential to create lasting support for wildlife’: Wildlife center encouraging sign-ups ahead deadline for specialty car tag - WBRC
Alabama Wildlife Center urgently needs public’s help to make license plate a reality - mynbc15.com
Alabama Wildlife Center launches state’s first wildlife rehabilitation license plate - Gulf Coast Media
Alabama launches new wildlife rehabilitation license plate - rocketcitynow.com
You can now support Alabama wildlife just by purchasing a new specialized license plate - WVUA 23
New Alabama Wildlife Center car tag design unveiled - WAKA 8
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alabama Wildlife Center
- What is Alabama Wildlife Center?
- Alabama Wildlife Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pelham, United States. Alabama Wildlife Center is a animal welfare organization based in PELHAM, United States. Annual revenue: $472K. EIN: 630813173.
- When was Alabama Wildlife Center founded?
- Alabama Wildlife Center was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Alabama Wildlife Center?
- Christopher Sykes serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Alabama Wildlife Center located?
- Headquartered in Pelham, AL, United States.
- What is Alabama Wildlife Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alabama Wildlife Center trustworthy?
- Alabama Wildlife Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Alabama Wildlife Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 630813173.
- What is Alabama Wildlife Center's website?
- http://www.awrc.org