LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1931 1ST AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2540

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JANET KOZLOWSKI, 1931 FIRST AVENUE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597

Signed the 990

JANET KOZLOWSKI, INTERIM E.D.

Phone

(925) 935-1978

Website

WWW.LINDSAYWILDLIFE.ORG

Return prepared by

QUIGLEY & MIRON

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-6104179 or by the name LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM.

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

FOUNDED IN 1955, LINDSAY'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE WITH WILDLIFE TO INSPIRE RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR THE WORLD WE SHARE. LINDSAY IS A UNIQUE NATURAL HISTORY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER AND WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER.

Program accomplishments

• WILDLIFE REHABILITATION-AS ONE OF THE FIRST FORMALLY ESTABLISHED WILDLIFE REHABILITATION HOSPITALS IN THE NATION, LINDSAY HAS SERVED AS A MODEL FOR WILDLIFE CARE CENTERS AROUND THE WORLD. SINCE 1991, LINDSAY HAS TREATED MORE THAN 199,000 NATIVE CALIFORNIA WILD ANIMALS COMPRISING OVER 5,000 SPECIES, WITH ABOUT 50% RETURNED INTO THEIR NATURAL HABITATS. SINCE 2004, THE HOSPITAL HAS TREATED AN AVERAGE OF AROUND 500 WILD ANIMALS EVERY YEAR WITH THE HIGHEST DAILY INTAKES OCCURRING BETWEEN APRIL AND AUGUST, WHEN BIRDS AND MAMMALS ARE RAISING OFFSPRING AND HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT IS AT ITS HIGHEST. MORE THAN 200 VOLUNTEERS CURRENTLY SUPPORT THE HOSPITAL, WORKING ON-SITE OR PROVIDING HOME CARE FOR INJURED, ABANDONED, AND/OR SICK WILDLIFE. THE HOSPITAL IS STAFFED BY A FULL-TIME STATE-LICENSED VETERINARIAN, ONE PART-TIME VETERINARIAN, SEVERAL ON-CALL VETERINARIANS, REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, WILDLIFE REHABILITATION TECHNICIANS, AND VETERINARY STUDENTS.THE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL IS PERMITTED BY THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE.LINDSAY'S REPUTATION FOR STAFF EXPERTISE IN TREATING AND SURGICALLY REPAIRING THE DELICATE FLIGHT MECHANISMS OF RAPTORS AND ITS EXTENSIVE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE REGION HAVE ELEVATED ITS STATUS AMONG PEER ORGANIZATIONS.THE HOSPITAL CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH VETERINARY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO TEACH FUTURE GENERATIONS OF VETERINARY STUDENTS.WHAT IS LEARNED FROM CARING FOR AND REHABILITATING WILDLIFE IN THE HOSPITAL INFORMS LINDSAY'S EXHIBITS AND EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. LINDSAY CONTINUES TO PARTNER WITH VARIOUS RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE, UC DAVIS, UC BERKELEY, AS WELL AS THE EAST BAY REGIONAL PARK DISTRICT TO TRACK WILDLIFE DISEASES, ANNUAL MIGRATORY PATTERNS, AND ANTHROPOGENIC IMPACTS. DATA SHARED WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS IS PUBLISHED IN PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS USED TO INFORM WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT POLICY AND PLANNING.
  Expenses $843,108
• EDUCATION-LINDSAY'S EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CREATES WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS THAT ARE INQUIRY-BASED, HANDS-ON, MULTI-SENSORY, AND UNIQUELY INTIMATE. OPPORTUNITIES EXIST FOR GUESTS OF ALL AGES, EDUCATIONAL LEVELS, AND ABILITIES. BY FOCUSING ON THE DIVERSITY OF GUESTS' INTERESTS, LINDSAY PROMOTES BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CRITICAL THINKING, AND CONSERVATION FOR THOUSANDS OF LIFELONG LEARNERS. DESCRIPTIONS OF SELECT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FEATURES ARE PROVIDED BELOW:EXHIBIT HALL AND DAILY PROGRAMS-THE MAJOR FEATURES ENJOYED BY NEARLY 60,000 MUSEUM GUESTS ANNUALLY INCLUDE: TWELVE INDOOR EXHIBIT SPACES, TWO OUTDOOR PROGRAM AREAS, NINE DAILY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND MORE THAN 40 ANIMAL AMBASSADORS ON PUBLIC DISPLAY. THE PROGRAMS ARE DYNAMIC, ENGAGING, GUEST-CENTERED, AND MISSION-DRIVEN WHILE THE ANIMAL AMBASSADORS ARE OUT AND CONNECTING WITH GUESTS.LINDSAY IN THE CLASSROOM-LINDSAY PROGRAMS DELIVERED AT SCHOOLS, KNOWN AS "LINDSAY IN THE CLASSROOM", ARE DESIGNED FOR 30 STUDENTS IN PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, LAST ONE HOUR, AND ALWAYS INCLUDE THE PRESENCE OF TWO ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE FIVE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS ARE: POND PROTECTORS, WILD HOMES, LEARNING FROM WILDLIFE, HAVE TO HAVE A HABITAT, AND ECOSYSTEM ENERGY FLOW. MANY OF THE ANIMALS ARE TOUCHABLE, AND THOSE THAT ARE NOT HAVE TOUCHABLE REPLICAS TO PROVIDE SENSORY EXPERIENCES. EACH "LINDSAY IN THE CLASSROOM" PROGRAM UTILIZES GRADE-SPECIFIC NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS) THAT SATISFY SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES. DURING THE YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, LINDSAY HOSTED 94 "LINDSAY IN THE CLASSROOMS" TO 2,820 STUDENTS.CLASSES-HOMESCHOOL, PRESCHOOL AND WORKSHOPS-DURING THE YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, INSTRUCTORS DELIVERED 3 HOMESCHOOL SEMESTERS (26 CLASSES) TO 65 STUDENTS, 15 WEEKS OF EDUCATIONAL CAMP PROGRAMING TO 253 STUDENTS, 27 PRESCHOOL CLASSES TO 164 STUDENTS, AND 7 WORKSHOPS TO 46 STUDENTS. OUTSTANDING WILDLIFE LEADERS (OWLS) AND KEEPERS IN TRAINING (KITS)-THESE ARE THE TWO YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS OF THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. THE OWLS PROGRAM INVITES APPROXIMATELY 55 PARTICIPANTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13 AND 18 TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN WILDLIFE EDUCATION, BASIC ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TASKS, AND TEAMWORK. AS INDIVIDUALS LEAVE THE PROGRAM, MOSTLY THROUGH GRADUATION OR "AGING OUT," NEW RECRUITS ARE WELCOMED INTO THE YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE. LINDSAY BENEFITS FROM THE ENERGY AND ENTHUSIASM OF THE OWLS, AND THE YOUTHS RECEIVE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS USEFUL IN SCIENCE, EDUCATION, AND CITIZENSHIP. THE OWLS ARE A STEADY PRESENCE AT LINDSAY THROUGH 2.5 HOUR-LONG SHIFTS SIX DAYS PER WEEK. KITS IS A SIMILAR PROGRAM, BUT THE FOCUS IS EXCLUSIVELY ANIMAL HUSBANDRY. KITS COMPLETE ANIMAL CARE SHIFTS ON MONDAYS. A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROSPECTIVE NATURALISTS.SPECIAL PROGRAMS-SPECIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE HIKES; TINY TUESDAYS; SCOUT PROGRAMS; WILD@NIGHT EVENING EVENTS, NATURAL HISTORY RENTALS, AND LINDSAY IN THE COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS HIKES AT MT. DIABLO, EAST BAY MUD LAND, AND IN EAST BAY REGIONAL PARKS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, LINDSAY DELIVERED 41 HIKES TO 641 PARTICIPANTS, 10 TINY TUESDAY EVENTS, 22 SCOUT PROGRAM TO 425 SCOUTS, 13 NATURAL HISTORY RENTALS, AND 32 LINDSAY IN THE COMMUNITY EVENTS TO 12,315 ATTENDEES.SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS-BASED ON THE NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS (NGSS) FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH FIFTH GRADE, ADOPTED IN 1978, LINDSAY PROVIDES REGIONAL SCHOOLS WITH MULTI-SENSORY, OBSERVATION, AND CRITICAL THINKING-BASED PROGRAMS THAT HELP EQUIP YOUNG MINDS TO CONSIDER FUTURE SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION CAREERS. FIELD TRIPS INCLUDE FOUR INTERACTIVE STATIONS, TWO ANIMAL AMBASSADORS, AND NATURAL HISTORY SPECIMENS. DURING THE YEAR-ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, LINDSAY HOSTED 155 ONSITE FIELD TRIPS TO 7,320 STUDENTS.
  Expenses $706,702
• ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS-LINDSAY'S COLLECTION OF ANIMAL AMBASSADORS COMPRISES MORE THAN 40 SPECIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS THAT HAVE BEEN TOO SERIOUSLY INJURED TO BE RELEASED BACK INTO NATURAL HABITATS WITH THOSE THAT HAVE BECOME TOO HABITUATED TO HUMANS THAT THEIR ABILITY TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD HAS BEEN COMPROMISED. THE MEDICAL CARE AND HUSBANDRY OF LINDSAY'S ANIMAL AMBASSADORS IS REGULATED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE. LINDSAY IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING MEDICAL CARE, HOUSING, AND BEHAVIORAL ENRICHMENT FOR THESE ANIMALS FOR THE REST OF THEIR LIVES. LINDSAY IS ESPECIALLY WELL KNOWN FOR ITS COLLECTION OF RAPTORS AS WELL AS VARIOUS CALIFORNIA NATIVE SPECIES AND PROVIDES UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH ANIMAL AMBASSADORS. THE ANIMAL AMBASSADORS LIVE IN SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED ARTIFICIAL HABITATS, AS WELL AS IN AVIARIES, TERRARIA, AND AQUARIA. SOME OF THEM ARE ON DISPLAY IN THE EXHIBIT HALL, WHILE ALL OF THEM PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DELIVERED TO THE PUBLIC BY STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH ANIMAL AMBASSADORS TAKE PLACE EVERY DAY INDOORS AND OUTDOORS. THE KEY MESSAGING OF THESE EXHIBIT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IS THE PROTECTION OF UNIQUE AND DIVERSE ECOSYSTEMS IN CALIFORNIA, WHICH ARE HOME TO SEVERAL UNIQUE ANIMALS WITH INTERESTING ADAPTATIONS AND KEY ROLES IN THE MAINTENANCE OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM FUNCTION. LINDSAY'S COLLECTION INCLUDES STATE AND FEDERALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES.
  Expenses $512,698
• MUSEUM OPERATIONS-LINDSAY IS HOME TO A NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTION OF OVER 7,000 SPECIMENS CONSISTING OF VERTEBRATES, INVERTEBRATES, PLANTS, FOSSILS, GEOLOGY, FUNGI, ART, AND ARTIFACTS. THESE COLLECTIONS SERVE OUR OVER 60,000 VISITORS EACH YEAR THROUGH ENGAGING EXHIBITIONS, DAILY PROGRAMS, AND EXHIBIT FLOOR INTERPRETATION. ADDITIONALLY, THESE SPECIMENS ARE UTILIZED IN ALL OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ONSITE FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS, OFFSITE CLASSROOM OUTREACHES, OFFSITE COMMUNITY OUTREACHES, SCOUT PROGRAMS, HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS, PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS, CAMPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS. ROUGHLY 50 RESEARCHERS AND LOCAL EDUCATORS UTILIZE THE COLLECTION EACH YEAR THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S DISCOVERY KIT SPECIMEN RENTAL PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, LINDSAY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO RUN POP-UP EXHIBITS AT THEIR LOCATION FOR SHORT TERM COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES.GUEST SERVICES-GUEST SERVICES, OR "GUEST EXPERIENCE," MANAGES THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS FOR VISITORS TO LINDSAY'S EXHIBITS AND PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS THE GIFT SHOP, MEMBERSHIPS, AND VISITOR EXPERIENCES. THEY COORDINATE WITH ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF ON-SITE PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND ACTIVITIES, MANAGE STORE INVENTORIES AND PURCHASES, AND UNIFORMS FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS-THE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND EXECUTING STRATEGIC MARKETING PLANS ACROSS ALL DEPARTMENTS, FOCUSING ON INCREASING BRAND AWARENESS, PROMOTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, ATTRACTING CUSTOMERS, AND DRIVING SALES. THIS INCLUDES CREATING IMPACTFUL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS, MANAGING ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND HANDLING PUBLIC RELATIONS. THE TEAM GENERATES CREATIVE CONTENT FOR VARIOUS PLATFORMS, SUCH AS PRINT MATERIALS, E-NEWSLETTERS, THE WEBSITE (WWW.LINDSAYWILDLIFE.ORG), THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING PLACEMENTS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND TARGETED EMAILS. THE TEAM ACTIVELY MONITORS MARKET TRENDS, CONDUCTS RESEARCH, AND ANALYZES CUSTOMER FEEDBACK TO INFORM AND ADJUST STRATEGIES.ADDITIONALLY, THE DEPARTMENT LEADS IN STRATEGIZING, PLANNING, AND COORDINATING PUBLIC-FACING EVENTS, INCLUDING FUNDRAISERS, COMMUNITY EVENTS, AND ALL ONSITE EVENT RENTALS. ULTIMATELY, THEIR ROLE IS TO BUILD A POSITIVE BRAND IMAGE, DRIVE ENGAGEMENT, AND CONTRIBUTE SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS.
  Expenses $761,482 · revenue $534,384

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

94-6104179

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

1958

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A560)

Assets (IRS master file)

$11,272,458

Income (IRS master file)

$4,399,430

Filing history

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 94-6104179).

Questions about LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM

What is the EIN of LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM?

The employer identification number (EIN) of LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM is 94-6104179.

Is LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.

Are donations to LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM 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 LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JANET KOZLOWSKI.

Who are the officers and directors of LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $175,807 (KAREN DESHAYES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,536,930, expenses of $3,934,823 and total assets of $11,272,458 at year end.

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