Basic Organization Information
YGGDRASIL URBAN WILDLIFE RESCUE
- Also Known As:
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YGGDRASIL URBAN WILDLIFE RESCUE & EDUCATION CENTER
- Physical Address:
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Oakland, CA
94611
- EIN:
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27-0085492
- Web URL:
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www.yuwr.org
- Blog URL:
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www.yuwr.org/news
- NTEE Category:
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D Animal related
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D30 Wildlife Preservation/Protection
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B Educational Institutions
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B90 Educational Services and Schools - Other
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W Public, Society Benefit
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W99 Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C.
- Year Founded:
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2003
- Ruling Year:
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2004
- How This Organization Is Funded:
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Members of the Public - we are 100% donation-funded - $11,000
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Mary Jo & Hank Greenberg Animal Welfare Foundation - $9,000
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Mission Statement
MISSION STATEMENT
To rehabilitate injured and/or orphaned urban wildlife (endangered and
otherwise) with the goal of releasing the animal back into the wild, giving it
a second chance at life, and reducing the human impact on the environment
through habitat preservation and native plant restoration.
To inspire youth through education programs teaching the importance of
protecting the environment for our own sake, as well as the health of our
planet. Through classroom and community center visits, we try to spark the
imagination of inner-city kids about new possibilities in the environment they
share with animals and about how, and why they should protect it.
To provide humane solutions to wildlife issues in our cities: Education and
referral of the general public on how to solve conflicts between humans
and wildlife in a humane manner. We give step-by-step instruction on how
to humanely solve these problems without the involvement of a trapper or
pest-control exterminator. We will often make visits to a home in order to
humanely solve the problem.
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Impact Statement
Several years ago, we received a frantic call from a 10 year old girl. She had
found a baby jackrabbit that was entangled in razor wire. It was unable to
move without the wire digging into its little body. The girl, not daunted by
the gory scene before her, scooped up the injured baby jackrabbit and
immediately began to search for who to call for help. Luckily, we were here,
and with the help of our trained wildlife experts, the jackrabbit was freed
from the wire, rehabilitated, and eventually released back into the wild,
giving it a second chance. The little girl volunteered with us for years and is
now beginning college with intentions of being a doctor, thanks to her life-changing
experience at our center.
Please help us continue to be here for the children of Oakland and for
orphaned and injured wildlife everywhere, by supporting our grassroots work. We are still 100% volunteer-run and donation-funded.
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Lila Travis
Term:
Since
Mar
2001
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
Living in Oakland, which has one of the toughest inner-cities in America, we believe that having a wildlife center is important, not only for the orphaned and injured wildlife in need, but for the children of the City. We have found that the same kids who come to us from their rough, urban environment, rife with gangs and violence, open up to a baby animal in need in a way that is heart-warming and one of the sustaining rewards of this job. Our hope is that some small fire of compassion, care, and a belief that their efforts can make a difference, has been kindled in the hearts and minds of these young people, that will stay with them and guide them throughout their lives, encouraging them to be more compassionate individuals and more dedicated environmentalists. We know that all of the kids who come through here have carried away with them a deeper understanding and respect for life and the environment we all live in. They have a better understanding that the world would be an empty place if we continue to allow environmental destruction and species extinction. We believe that when we provide these young people with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the wonderful creatures that inhabit dwindling wilderness areas in and around cities, they acquire a direct understanding that the solutions to environmental problems are in their very own hands. We believe that this reinforces textbook and classroom education on these vital subjects in ways that will influence this next generation of potential conservationists throughout their lives.
Officers for Fiscal Year
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Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
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Program:
Wildlife Rehabilitation
- Budget:
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$15,000
- Category:
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Animal-Related
- Population Served:
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Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)
Program Description:
To rehabilitate injured and/or orphaned urban wildlife (endangered and
otherwise) with the goal of releasing the animal back into the wild, giving it
a second chance at life, and reducing the human impact on the environment
through habitat preservation and native plant restoration.
Program Long-Term Success:
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Program Success Examples:
Program:
Nature Education
- Budget:
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$5,000
- Category:
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Education
- Population Served:
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Children and Youth (infants - 19 years.)
Program Description:
To inspire youth through education programs teaching the importance of
protecting the environment for our own sake, as well as the health of our
planet. Through classroom and community center visits, we try to spark the
imagination of inner-city kids about new possibilities in the environment they
share with animals and about how, and why they should protect it.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
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Program:
Wildlife Helpline
- Budget:
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$5,000
- Category:
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Public, Society Benefit
- Population Served:
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Adults
Program Description:
To provide humane solutions to wildlife issues in our cities: Education and
referral of the general public on how to solve conflicts between humans
and wildlife in a humane manner. We give step-by-step instruction on how
to humanely solve these problems without the involvement of a trapper or
pest-control exterminator. We will often make visits to a home in order to
humanely solve the problem.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
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Funding Needs
We are 100% donation-funded. We badly need reliable grant funding as well as more donations to help us maintain and grow our programs.
Volunteer Needs
Our organization is 100% volunteer-run! We are always looking for volunteers for everything from paperwork, gardening, to working directly with the animals.
Request for In-Kind Contributions
Please see our website for a detailed list of items we need regularly, such as towels, cleaning supplies, etc. http://yuwr.org/donate