Piedmont Wildlife Center
Our mission is to encourage conservation and inspire people to build lifelong connections with nature through immersive outdoor education, citizen science, and wildlife stewardship.
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Piedmont Wildlife Center inspires people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world and encourages active engagement in conservation. We accomplish this through a community oriented approach to nature education, leadership development, and conservation science. Our goal is to connect or reconnect people to nature and to teach them how they can contribute in a positive way to improve their environment for humans as well as the native flora and fauna with which we share our environment.
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Mission
Our mission is to encourage conservation and inspire people to build lifelong connections with nature through immersive outdoor education, citizen science, and wildlife stewardship.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Piedmont Wildlife Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 16,398 animal welfare charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- 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 + methodologyPiedmont Wildlife Center is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 470890261. 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 $798K in annual revenue. 65 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Piedmont Wildlife Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 470890261. 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.
Piedmont Wildlife Center 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. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
Piedmont Wildlife Center is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, Piedmont Wildlife Center has $798K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% 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.
Piedmont 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 $798K in annual revenue. The organization has 65 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Piedmont Wildlife Center. 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, Piedmont 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 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
Piedmont Wildlife Center inspires people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world and encourages active engagement in conservation. We accomplish this through a community oriented approach to nature education, leadership development, and conservation science. Our goal is to connect or reconnect people to nature and to teach them how they can contribute in a positive way to improve their environment for humans as well as the native flora and fauna with which we share our environment. Piedmont Wildlife Center is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $798K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Piedmont Wildlife Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Piedmont Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 470890261, 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
6 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.
PIEDMONT 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (23)
Source: Public filings
23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 65 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 65 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 · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Piedmont Wildlife Center
- What is Piedmont Wildlife Center?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. Piedmont Wildlife Center inspires people to develop a positive lifelong connection with the natural world and encourages active engagement in conservation. We accomplish this through a community oriented approach to nature education, leadership development, and conservation science. Our goal is to connect or reconnect people to nature and to teach them how they can contribute in a positive way to improve their environment for humans as well as the native flora and fauna with which we share our environment.
- When was Piedmont Wildlife Center founded?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center was founded in 2002.
- Who leads Piedmont Wildlife Center?
- Nicholas Dicolandrea serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Piedmont Wildlife Center located?
- Headquartered in Durham, NC, United States.
- What is Piedmont Wildlife Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Piedmont Wildlife Center trustworthy?
- Piedmont Wildlife Center 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 Piedmont Wildlife Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 470890261.
- What is Piedmont Wildlife Center's website?
- http://www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org