Nonprofit · EIN 30-0224549
THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC
Tax-exempt · LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $22,803,495 | $18,945,179 | $3,858,316 | $24,406,648 | $399,801 | $24,006,847 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $18,829,679 | $14,689,874 | $4,139,805 | $20,610,123 | $884,682 | $19,725,441 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,670,046 | $15,477,596 | $1,192,450 | $15,540,520 | $121,933 | $15,418,587 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,444,005
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $194,963
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,151
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $164,527
- Other revenue
- $164,527
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $18,034,555
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $315,265
- Other salaries and wages
- $106,458
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $501,867
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,141
- Occupancy
- $58,611
- Travel
- $46,280
- Program services (functional)
- $18,177,349
- Management and general (functional)
- $731,096
- Fundraising (functional)
- $36,734
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,610,123
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,406,648
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $399,801
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,006,847
- Publicly traded securities
- $14,888,549
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,721,880
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,284,967
- Gross receipts
- $54,590,427
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SCIACCA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $290,083 | $15,337 |
| ANNE EISELE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE CITTONE-MAGID | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA HOSMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CARR-HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK V ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M SHELDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SCIACCA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $253,423 | $8,934 |
| ANNE EISELE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE CITTONE-MAGID | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA HOSMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CARR-HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK V ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M SHELDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA SCIACCA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $229,182 | $9,402 |
| ROBERT BRIAN MILLER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNE EISELE | VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JACQUELINE CITTONE-MAGID | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT CARR-HARTLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK V ROBERTSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA M SHELDRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA HOSMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 25283 CABOT RD STE 101, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653-5509
- In care of
- % MELISSA SCIACCA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- MELISSA SCIACCA, 25283 CABOT RD 101, LAGUNA HILLS, CA 92653
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA SCIACCA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (949) 305-3785
- Website
- SHELDRICKWILDLIFETRUST.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 30-0224549 or by the name THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS WHICH SPECIALIZE IN THE PRESERVATION OF WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT AND THE DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE FURTHERANCE OF WILDLIFE PRESERVATION. THE MOST IMPORTANT ACTIVITY OF THE CORPORATION IN FURTHERANCE OF THIS PURPOSE WILL BE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE PROGRAMS OF THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST (THE "TRUST").
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST IMPORTANT PROGRAM EFFORT IS FUNDING THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST ("DSWT") (DBA SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST (SWT)) WHICH, TO-DATE, HAS SUCCESSFULLY HAND-RAISED OVER 250 INFANT ELEPHANTS, ALONG WITH ACCOMPLISHING ITS LONG-TERM CONSERVATION PRIORITY BY EFFECTIVELY REINTEGRATING ORPHANS BACK INTO THE WILD. DSWT FOCUSES ON THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE THROUGH ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS, SURVEILLING AND SAFE GUARDING THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENHANCING COMMUNITY AWARENESS, ADDRESSING ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES, PROVIDING VETERINARY ASSISTANCE TO ANIMALS IN NEED, AND RESCUING AND HAND REARING ELEPHANT AND RHINO ORPHANS. REARING ELEPHANT AND RHINO ORPHANS.Expenses $18,177,349 · grants $18,034,555
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0224549
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,406,648
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,590,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | $22,803,495 | $18,945,179 | $24,406,648 | XML |
| 990 | March 2025 | $18,829,679 | $14,689,874 | $20,610,123 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $16,670,046 | $15,477,596 | $15,540,520 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $17,467,877 | $13,598,814 | $14,176,225 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 30-0224549).
Questions about THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC
- What is the EIN of THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC is 30-0224549.
- Is THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names MELISSA SCIACCA.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $290,083 (MELISSA SCIACCA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST USA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $22,803,495, expenses of $18,945,179 and total assets of $24,406,648 at year end.
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