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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.
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Mission
Wildlife rehabilitation
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPhiladelphia 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823774041. 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.
Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
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. It allocates 64% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 92% for animal welfare charities in United States. 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 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 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc 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 64% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 92%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
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 an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 64% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 92%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
PHILADELPHIA METRO WILDLIFE CENTER INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
8 articles found
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What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia - WHYY
The Philly Metro Wildlife Center - Sierra Club
Bald eagle found along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia dies from injuries to wings, sternum - 6abc Philadelphia
Bald Eagle Dies After Being Rescued From Schuylkill River - NBC10 Philadelphia
Pa. wildlife rehabber rescues family of Eastern Screech Owls - 6abc Philadelphia
Seven tips for safe encounters with wildlife - City of Philadelphia (.gov)
Schuylkill wildlife clinic reopens after hiatus in Roxborough - Inquirer.com
In a suburban apartment, nursing wildlife back to health - Inquirer.com
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 31 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 · 2017
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, PA, United States.
- What is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 64% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc trustworthy?
- Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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