SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER
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Plain text SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2021–2025. https://furp.org/org/sonflower-ranch-wildlife-rehabilitation-center-813663282. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2021–2025]. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/sonflower-ranch-wildlife-rehabilitation-center-813663282
MLA “SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER.” furp.org, tax years 2021–2025, https://furp.org/org/sonflower-ranch-wildlife-rehabilitation-center-813663282. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2021–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $90K · expenses $121K · assets $441K
- Also known as
- CENTER
- EIN
- 81-3663282
- Address
- 15445 POWHATON RD, BRIGHTON, CO 80603-8804
- Website
- www.sfrwildliferehab.com
- NTEE code
- D34 Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge (Animal-Related) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2017 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2018 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
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Mission
The organization is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitation and releasing injured and orphaned wildlife back into their natural environments and educating the public on living harmoniously with wildlife to include proper eviction protocols.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
1 person paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Williams | Treasurer | 2024-2025 | $0 | $18,091 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Nielson | Director at Large | 2023-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charlene Williams | Director at Large | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Eric Pollart | Vice President | 2021-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Larry Williams | Secretary | 2022-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Keith Gunn Jr | President | 2022-2025 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mike King | Director at Large | 2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Keith Gunn (former) | President | 2021-2024 | 15 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Martin (former) | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael King (former) | Director | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Stacey Hoffman (former) | Director | 2022-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Denise Chechele (former) | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2021-2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Nelson (former) | TREASURER | 2022 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rhonda Schaefer (former) | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shawna Brooks (former) | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Jeff Baier (former) | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Carol Monaco (former) | SECRETARY | 2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $12K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alicia Williams | Animal Care/Development/Admin Officer | 12 | $12,458 | - | $0 | $12,458 | 1 |
| Keith Gunn Jr | President | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Eric Pollart | Vice President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alicia Williams | Treasurer | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Larry Williams | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Charlene Williams | Director at Large | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mike King | Director at Large | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Nielson | Director at Large | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $6K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALICIA WILLIAMS | Treasurer | 5 | $5,633 | - | - | $5,633 | 1 |
| KEITH GUNN | President | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS NIELSON | Director | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARTIN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KING | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLENE WILLIAMS | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC POLLART | Vice President | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY WILLIAMS | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEITH GUNN | President | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS NIELSON | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN MARTIN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KING | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLENE WILLIAMS | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| STACEY HOFFMAN | Director | 1 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC POLLART | Vice President | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY WILLIAMS | Secretary | 3 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · none paid · 5 employees · 23 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE CHECHELE | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KING | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLENE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| STACEY HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH GUNN JR | PRESIDENT | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHRIS NELSON | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC POLLART | VICE PRESIDENT | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LARRY WILLIAMS | SECRETARY | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 9 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE CHECHELE | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONDA SCHAEFER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHAWNA BROOKS | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DR JEFF BAIER | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL KING | DIRECTOR AT LARGE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEITH GUNN | PRESIDENT | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIC POLLART | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARLENE WILLIAMS | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CAROL MONACO | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $90,088 | $120,733 | $440,621 | $430,165 | $92,495 | $0 | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $169,660 | $99,715 | $471,409 | $461,409 | $169,660 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $178,737 | $102,201 | $401,464 | $391,464 | $178,737 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $224,004 | $132,658 | $324,928 | $314,928 | $52,822 | $136,322 | $31,750 | 5 | 23 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $220,974 | $47,055 | $233,582 | $233,582 | $220,974 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
Funders of this organization
6 grantors reported grants to this organization, $486,327 in all, tax years 2019 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $440,507 | 5 | $11,650 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | $31,262 | 4 | $13,594 | 2024 | 2019, 2022-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PROJECT ANIMALAID | $7,398 | 1 | $7,398 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| FORGOOD INC | $5,163 | 1 | $5,163 | 2020 | 2020 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| MORGAN STANLEY FOUNDATION INC | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER” | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $997 | 4 | $271 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER” | show |
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| BAY AREA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | TX | D34 | $64,352 | $10,449 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | FL | D34 | $177,767 | $124,825 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MAINE WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | ME | D34 | $79,720 | $65,117 | Executive Director | $22 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INC | MS | D34 | $88,682 | $114,794 | WILDLIFE DIR | $31,200 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CLINIC | MO | D34 | $137,817 | $123,773 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SACO RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER | ME | D34 | $109,567 | $120,570 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| EAST COAST WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER | FL | D34 | $65,347 | $134,115 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WANAKIA WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER INC | WI | D34 | $77,264 | $27,923 | President & Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| NATURES NANNY WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | VA | D34 | $66,877 | $44,404 | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ACADIA WILDLIFE CENTER | ME | D34 | $143,835 | $136,106 | EXECUTIVE DI | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| MILLSTONE WILDLIFE CENTER | NH | D34 | $125,519 | $88,963 | President of the board/ Operations Manager | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| OPOSSUM POUCH RESCUE AND REHABILITATION | SC | D34 | $61,224 | $71,180 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| SAMADHI WILDLIFE | FL | D34 | $72,841 | $56,844 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| MESSINGER WOODS WILDLIFE CARE AND EDUCATION CENTER INC | NY | D34 | $125,434 | $64,872 | Board Member | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| KANE AREA REHABILITATION & EDUCATION FOR WILDLIFE | IL | D34 | $63,444 | $66,292 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| BRADSHAW MOUNTAIN WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION | AZ | D34 | $83,447 | $113,972 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WILDLIFE RECOVERY ASSOCIATION | MI | D34 | $86,174 | $79,953 | Wildlife Biologist | $18,000 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| RAPTOR CENTER OF TAMPA BAY INC | FL | D34 | $53,904 | $53,724 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WILD SOULS WILDLIFE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION | MO | D34 | $134,909 | $146,398 | Chief Executive Officer | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS WILDLIFE SOCIETY | CA | D34 | $61,147 | $303,658 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| CLEAR WATER WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | LA | D34 | $77,940 | $168,847 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| WILDLIFE WORKS INC | PA | D34 | $123,123 | $185,471 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
| WHEELER WILDLIFE REFUGE ASSOCIATION INC | AL | D34 | $65,238 | $67,425 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code D34, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $120,733 spent · pay $55,369 · grants $0 · events $11,128
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $55,369 | 45.9% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $40,577 | 33.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $21,608 | 17.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,955 | 2.4% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $224 | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $11,128 | reported apart |
| Total | $120,733 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $99,715 spent · pay $33,549 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $50,985 | 51.1% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $33,549 | 33.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $12,000 | 12.0% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $3,181 | 3.2% | |
| Total | $99,715 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $102,201 spent · pay $54,607 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $54,607 | 53.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $37,433 | 36.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $8,222 | 8.0% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $1,543 | 1.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $396 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $102,201 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $132,658 spent · pay $34,416 · grants $0 · events $23,950
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | Rehabilitation Center Costs | $43,710 | $43,710 | $0 | $0 | 32.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $31,750 | $31,750 | - | - | 23.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Animal Food, Medical, and Supplies | $24,094 | $24,094 | $0 | $0 | 18.2% |
| Other (as described) Event | Fundraising Expense - In House Fundraiser | $18,262 | $18,262 | $0 | $0 | 13.8% |
| Insurance | $3,454 | $3,454 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,334 | - | $3,334 | - | 2.5% | |
| Occupancy | $2,885 | $2,885 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,666 | $2,666 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Office expenses | $1,746 | $1,746 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $489 | $489 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $268 | $268 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $40,548 | $5,688 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $132,658 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $47,055 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $16,277
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) Event | FUNDRAISER EXPENSE | $16,277 | $0 | $0 | $16,277 | 34.6% |
| Other (as described) | COST OF GOODS FOR ANIMALS | $10,468 | $10,468 | $0 | $0 | 22.2% |
| Other (as described) | CAGES FOR ANIMALS AND TRAILER EXP | $5,540 | $5,540 | $0 | $0 | 11.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,976 | $2,976 | - | - | 6.3% | |
| Occupancy | $2,539 | $2,539 | - | - | 5.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS | $2,200 | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | 4.7% |
| All other expenses | $2,187 | - | $2,187 | - | 4.6% | |
| Insurance | $2,114 | $2,114 | - | - | 4.5% | |
| Fees: other services | $1,284 | $1,284 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $816 | $816 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Information technology | $627 | $627 | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Travel or entertainment for public officials | $27 | $27 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $47,055 | 100% |
State business registration
- SONFLOWER RANCH WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER CO, DNC, Good Standing, formed 2016-08-25
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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