Nonprofit · EIN 47-3038440
APEX PROTECTION PROJECT
Tax-exempt · PALMDALE, CA 93550
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $652,214 | $560,759 | $91,455 | $880,360 | $166,938 | $713,422 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $845,875 | $484,479 | $361,396 | $723,858 | $142,705 | $581,153 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $487,387 | $397,893 | $89,494 | $377,301 | $151,417 | $225,884 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $583,306
- Program service revenue
- $60,839
- Investment income
- $8,069
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $81,146
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,074
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $157,997
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $71,667
- Travel
- $5,191
- Depreciation
- $43,059
- Program services (functional)
- $527,185
- Management and general (functional)
- $33,574
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $723,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $880,360
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $166,938
- Net assets, end of year
- $713,422
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $131,033
- Publicly traded securities
- $561,781
- Gross receipts
- $652,214
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2015
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Ficara | Corrsp Sec Trustee or director | 50 | $81,146 |
| Steve Wastell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 50 | $0 |
| Todd George | Chairman Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Yuka Kobayashi | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Ian Winer | Secretary Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Margareta Marro | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Suzi Landolphi | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Ficara | Corrsp Sec Trustee or director | 50 | $68,204 |
| Steve Wastell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 50 | $0 |
| Todd George | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Yuka Kobayashi | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ian Winer | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Margareta Marro | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Suzi Landolphi | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Ficara | Corrsp Sec Trustee or director | 50 | $63,237 |
| Steve Wastell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 50 | $0 |
| Todd George | Chairman Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Yuka Kobayashi | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Ian Winer | Secretary Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Margareta Marro | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Suzi Landolphi | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1431 E SOLEDAD PASS RD, PALMDALE, CA 93550-9794
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 1431 E SOLEDAD PASS RD, PALMDALE CA 935509794
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- PAULA FICARA, 1431 E SOLEDAD PASS RD, PALMDALE CA 935509794
- Signed the 990
- Steve Wastell, Treasurer
- Website
- apexprotectionproject.org
- Return prepared by
- MAGUIRE & HART GP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-3038440 or by the name APEX PROTECTION PROJECT.
- 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
Apex Protection Project is dedicated to protecting wolves and wolfdogs through educational experiences, rescue and advocacy with the dream of living in a world where wolf and all species are highly valued, protected and respected for the balance they bring to the ecosystem and for the gifts they offer to humanity.
Program accomplishments
- During 2024, Apex Protection Project continued its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating, educating, and advocating for wolves and wolfdogs through a number of significant initiatives. The organization coordinated the rescue of 16 wolfdogs from the Barstow Animal Shelter and arranged their safe transport to qualified rescue organizations and sanctuaries in Colorado, Wisconsin, and Northern California. Apex also secured the release of seven wolfdog puppies and six adult wolfdogs confiscated during a law enforcement operation, placing all of the puppies in Qualified homes and transporting the adults to Oregon, where the organization raised the funds necessary to build a new enclosure for their long-term care. In another rescue effort, Apex saved six wolfdogs from a hoarding situation in Northern California. Two of these animals were brought to Apex, where a new enclosure was constructed to provide them with permanent care. One wolfdog required several months of rehabilitation before being transported to a qualified sanctuary in New Mexico, while the remaining animals were placed with approved rescue organizations and permanent homes. Apex also rescued a wolfdog named Wolfy from a homeless encampment along with her two 2-day-old puppies after Wolfy had suffered a gunshot wound that required the amputation of one of her legs. The organization provided emergency veterinary care for Wolfy while staff and volunteers hand-raised the newborn puppies around the clock, ultimately ensuring all three animals were placed in loving, permanent homes. In addition to its rescue efforts, Apex provided free educational presentations to more than 3,000 students, promoting a greater understanding of wolves and wolfdogs. The organization also presented its Humanity of Wolves presentation to sold-out audiences at the Aquarium of the Pacific, Oak Canyon Nature Center, and Muzeo Museum, furthering its mission of educating the public and dispelling myths surrounding these often misunderstood animals.Expenses $527,185
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-3038440
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Animal-related (D34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $880,360
- Income (IRS master file)
- $652,214
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $652,214 | $560,759 | $880,360 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $845,875 | $484,479 | $723,858 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $487,387 | $397,893 | $377,301 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $428,553 | $366,182 | $262,742 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: PAULA FICARA | September 30, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 47-3038440).
Questions about APEX PROTECTION PROJECT
- What is the EIN of APEX PROTECTION PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of APEX PROTECTION PROJECT is 47-3038440.
- Is APEX PROTECTION PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to APEX PROTECTION PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does APEX PROTECTION PROJECT 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 APEX PROTECTION PROJECT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did APEX PROTECTION PROJECT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of APEX PROTECTION PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2015 names PAULA FICARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of APEX PROTECTION PROJECT?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $81,146 (Paula Ficara, Corrsp Sec).
- How much revenue does APEX PROTECTION PROJECT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $652,214, expenses of $560,759 and total assets of $880,360 at year end.
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