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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
90/100 · 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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 64%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.08%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.64
Program$0.64

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + 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. 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
64% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
7

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RI
Richard S•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
What to do if you find injured, sick or orphaned wildlife in Philadelphia - WHYY
Dec 2025
whyy.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
The Philly Metro Wildlife Center - Sierra Club
Feb 2024
www.sierraclub.org
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Bald eagle found along Schuylkill River in Philadelphia dies from injuries to wings, sternum - 6abc Philadelphia
Feb 2022
6abc.com
Bald Eagle Dies After Being Rescued From Schuylkill River - NBC10 Philadelphia
Feb 2022
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Pa. wildlife rehabber rescues family of Eastern Screech Owls - 6abc Philadelphia
Jun 2021
6abc.com
Seven tips for safe encounters with wildlife - City of Philadelphia (.gov)
Aug 2020
www.phila.gov
Schuylkill wildlife clinic reopens after hiatus in Roxborough - Inquirer.com
Feb 2019
www.inquirer.com
In a suburban apartment, nursing wildlife back to health - Inquirer.com
Jul 2018
www.inquirer.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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