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Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc

Wildlife rehabilitation

Animal Welfare Norristown, PA EIN 823774041 · IRS Reg 82-3774041 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc

Wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties. We rescue, rehabilitate, and release Pennsylvania’s injured and orphaned wild animals and educate people to care about and coexist with wildlife.

Founded
Headquarters
Norristown, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Wildlife rehabilitation

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D30
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Norristown, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823774041. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $329K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 92/100.

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is located in Norristown, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has $329K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $329K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties. We rescue, rehabilitate, and release Pennsylvania’s injured and orphaned wild animals and educate people to care about and coexist with wildlife. Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $329K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823774041, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

RI
Richard Schubert
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Carm R••••
VICE PRESIDENT
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Emily S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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George W•••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Lindy S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LI
Lisa G•••••
PRESIDENT
PH
Philip R•••
TREASURER
RI
Richard S•••••••
Executive Director
RI
Rick S•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SECRET
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
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$0.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc This page 89 $329,139 -
Critter Encounters 93 $230,370 100%
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Spca of Tennessee 93 $189,417 83%
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Better Days Inc 93 $181,989 99%
Fifty Shades of Furr Inc 93 $314,656 94%
Bullpen Way Station & Sanctuary Ltd 90 $151,835 93%
Clay County Animal Rescue & Education Center Inc 90 $136,295 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc

What is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc?
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Norristown, United States. Wildlife rehabilitation center and hospital serving Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties. We rescue, rehabilitate, and release Pennsylvania’s injured and orphaned wild animals and educate people to care about and coexist with wildlife.
When was Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc founded?
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc was founded in 2017.
Who leads Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc?
Richard Schubert serves as Executive Director.
Where is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Norristown, United States.
What is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc trustworthy?
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823774041. Registration: 82-3774041 (United States).
What is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc's website?
http://www.phillywildlife.org