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WildCare of Western New York
Pendleton, NY · EIN 825501562 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE D30 · Animal-Related · Micro (<$100K) · wildcarewny.com
revenue
$7K
expenses
$5K
net assets
$6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Wildlife Rehabilitation

profile · synthesized from sources

WildCare of Western New York is a wildlife rehabilitation organization specializing in the care and release of injured and orphaned animals, with a focus on native species such as hummingbirds and bats. The organization provides round-the-clock care for neonatal animals requiring specialized feeding and medical treatment. Operated by licensed rehabilitators, it functions seasonally with intensive hands-on intervention to support survival and eventual release into the wild.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Bat Orphan Care Program
Provides round-the-clock feeding and supportive care for orphaned baby bats during peak wildlife season.
Hummingbird Rehabilitation Program
Specialized care for orphaned and injured ruby-throated hummingbirds from hatchling stage through fledging, including hand-feeding, medical treatment, flight conditioning, and pre-release acclimation.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 3 activities
    • Community outreach and environmental advocacy
      Develops and delivers community outreach programs focused on environmental issues such as plastic waste and climate change. Participates in events like Bat Week and Bat Appreciation Week to raise awareness about bat conservation and advocates for endangered species protections, including public campaigns against the removal of federal protections for northern long-eared bats.
    • Environmental education programs
      Offers fee-based educational programs within Erie County ($125) and charges an additional $30 travel fee for locations outside the county. Programs include content on bat species, their adaptations, ecological roles, and the importance of native plants for supporting wildlife. These programs are delivered in-person and aim to promote environmental stewardship.
    • Resource curation and distribution
      Provides a curated collection of educational resources, including websites, books, and articles, on bats, wildlife, native plants, and environmental issues. Also offers practical guidance on starting native plants from seed, creating wildlife-friendly habitats, and planting native flora to support bat diets.
  • Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 2 activities
    • Public reporting and response for wildlife in need
      Operates a contact line for members of the public to report bats in need of assistance in Western New York and provides response protocols for grounded loons during migration periods. Collaborates with other wildlife rehabilitators to extend care beyond bats and directs the public to humane nuisance wildlife solutions.
    • Wildlife rehabilitation services
      Provides rehabilitation care for injured, orphaned, or displaced wildlife, with a specialization in bats and including species such as ruby-throated hummingbirds. Operates a home-based facility in Pendleton, NY, and offers round-the-clock care during peak seasons. The organization also manages a 47-acre nature sanctuary near Akron, NY, to preserve wildlife habitat and support rehabilitation efforts.
  • Nature Preserve Management and Public Access 1 activity
    • Nature sanctuary and land management
      Manages 47 acres of land near Akron, NY, known as Vernal Forest, as a nature sanctuary. Conducts invasive plant surveys, monitors ecological changes such as declining pond levels linked to non-native species, and performs regular trail maintenance and building upkeep. Activities support habitat preservation and long-term ecological restoration.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Public engagement in environmental policy
      Encourages civic participation in environmental protection by urging individuals to vote for candidates who prioritize environmental issues, thereby promoting long-term policy change.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$5K
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balance sheet
Total assets$6K
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Net assets$6K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Alberta Community Bat Program Partner — Provides informational resources about bats in buildings through published guidance documents.
  • Animal Help Now Partner — Partner platform used to connect the public with local wildlife rehabilitators and humane nuisance wildlife assistance.
  • Bat Conservation International Partner — Provides informational resources about bats in homes and buildings.
  • Dawn Karipidis Partner — Secretary of the Board of Directors
  • Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram (@battyloon) to share stories of wildlife rehabilitation patients.
  • Karen Slote Partner — Founding member and Treasurer
  • Karen Slote Partner — Wildlife rehabilitator who authored a detailed account of hummingbird care and rehabilitation for WildCare of Western New York.
  • New York State Wildlife Rehabilitation Council Network — Member of a state-level collaboration of wildlife rehabilitators providing professional support and community assistance.
  • The Chocolate Scorecard Partner — Partners with or references The Chocolate Scorecard as a resource for evaluating ethical chocolate production practices.
  • USFWS Government — Recognizes the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's role in granting endangered status to northern long-eared bats under the Endangered Species Act.
  • Vernal Forest Partner — WildCare of WNY co-manages the Vernal Forest property as a nature sanctuary.
  • Veronica Serwacki Partner — Founding member and Chairperson of the Board of Directors
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Compassion-Based Conservation
    methodology: compassion_based_conservation
    By fostering human compassion for wildlife through hands-on rehabilitation and education, we achieve healing for animals, people, and ecosystems, because emotional engagement drives behavioral change and collective action more effectively than information alone.
  • Compassionate Coexistence with Wildlife
    methodology: compassionate_coexistence
    By prioritizing non-lethal methods and bat welfare during human-wildlife conflicts, we produce sustainable conflict resolution and shift public attitudes, because modeling humane exclusion practices fosters empathy and encourages broader adoption of coexistence strategies.
  • Data-Driven Ecological Restoration
    methodology: data_driven_restoration
    By using repeated field surveys to guide restoration planning, we increase the effectiveness of habitat interventions, because ongoing data collection allows adaptive management and targeted removal of invasive species.
  • Integrated Care and Education Model
    methodology: integrated_care_and_education
    By combining wildlife rehabilitation with public education, we produce greater community engagement and long-term conservation impact, because shared staffing and programming create mutually reinforcing cycles where care work informs education and education drives support for care.
  • Land-Based Environmental Education
    methodology: land_based_education
    By using nature sanctuaries and native landscapes as living classrooms, we cultivate stewardship behavior in future generations, because direct emotional connection to local ecosystems drives lasting conservation motivation.