2025-11-13T14:31:45-08:00 2024-12-31 522408237 Carver Florek & James LLC 2315 McDonald Avenue Suite 300 Missoula MT 59801 990 2024-01-01 202708654 Working Dogs For Conservation Found WORK 4065791325 10971 Rustic Road Missoula MT 59802 SKYE MURPHY DIR. OF OPER. 2025-11-13 true Angel Sharp CPA P00964705 4067285539 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PETE COPPOLILLO 10971 Rustic Road Missoula MT 59802 2379784 false X WD4C.ORG X 2005 MT WD4C deploys conservation dogs in four categories: 1) to carry out Ecological Monitoring; 2) to Promote Biosecurity and Combat Invasive Species; 3) to Stop Wildlife Crime; and 4) to Promote Environmental Justice. WD4C works in each of these categories through direct impact, innovation, and leadership. 4 2 24 20 0 1280099 2004405 243423 362570 35297 6743 -13530 1558819 2360188 29724 0 1432319 1563294 0 151999 866901 574924 2299220 2167942 -740401 192246 1637595 1817966 1039285 1027410 598310 790556 Partner with detection dogs to further conservation initiatives around the world. Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation (WD4C) integrates scientific-detection dog teams with established management and conservation efforts to address invasive species proliferation, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, human/wildlife conflict, and support the preservation and restoration of threatened and endangered species. false false 1793284 29724 362570 SINCE ITS INCEPTION, WD4C HAS COLLABORATED WITH MANAGERS, RESEARCHERS, AND CONSERVATIONISTS TO DETECT NEARLY 40 SPECIES AROUND THE COUNTRY AND WORLD. MANY OF THESE PROJECTS HAVE BEEN GROUND-BREAKING WITHIN THE REALM OF CONSERVATION BIOLOGY. WD4C PARTICIPATION AND CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE PROPELLED THE DISCIPLINE OF DETECTION DOGS FORWARD: FROM FINDING DIFFICULT AND NOVEL TARGETS LIKE A SUITE OF WIDE-RANGING CARNIVORES, ILLEGAL WIRE SNARES, INVASIVE PLANTS AND INSECTS, SUBTERRANEAN ANIMALS, AND EVIDENCE OF INVASIVE FISH IN FRESHWATER STREAMS, TO WD4C'S GROUND-BREAKING WORK USING DOGS TO DETECT ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS IN FRESHWATER ECOSTYSTEMS.WD4C ALSO SAVES DOGS. WE RECOGNIZE THAT MANY OF THE TRAITS THAT PREVENT DOGS BEING SUITABLE PETS SUCH AS HIGH ENERGY AND TOY OBSESSION, CAN SIGNAL SIGNIFICANT POTENTIAL TO BE A HIGHLY SKILLED DETECTION DOG. RECENT WD4C ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE:-- Sloths are in need of protection but are incredibly hard to find in the wild theyre slow-moving and blend in with the forest so well, that just spotting them is difficult - not to mention collecting any other data or genetic samples. We partnered with the Sloth Conservation Foundation to train a dog and handler team in Costa Rica to find sloth scat to enable a DNA-based populationassessment the first and most important step in protecting these animals. -- We continue to grow one of our vital biosecurity projects which is to combat the spread and movement of invasive zebra and quagga mussels on boats and trailers. These non-native mussels outcompete native species and destroy aquatic food webs, causing both ecological and economic damage to ecosystems. Their devastating effects when introduced into water systems, cause millions of dollars in damages. Since 2014 weve been training and deploying dogs to protect bodies of water in MT, WY, CA, TX and even Alberta, Canada. Dogs are orders of magnitude faster at checking vehicles than humans, and people enjoy watching them work, so the dogs transform wait times at critical boat checkpoints into a highlight of the day. Boaters love the speed with which dogs get them on the water, and inspectors appreciate the increase in compliance and local support.--The illegal wildlife trade is, unfortunately, still going strong. Elephants, rhinos, and literally hundreds of other species are killed, captured, and trafficked around the world, with devastating effects on natural populations. Poachers and traffickers are getting more sophisticated in their methods, and we work hard to stay a step ahead of them. Thats why were integrating new cutting-edge technology like AI Cameras, geo-aware radios, and SMART (Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tools) into our Canine Reaction Units. Through our work, weve been able to helpNamibia respond to the worst epidemic of rhino poaching since that countrys independence. Namibia is one of eight countries where were continuing to support over 60 Law Enforcement Dogs that weve placed throughout Africa.--We completed our first three-year project in partnership with Indigenous Vision and the Amskapi Pikuni (Southern Blackfeet) on the first ever non- invasive study of mink and otter to look for long-lasting environmental contaminants. Utilizing Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) to identify culturally significant hunting areas, our trained dogs were able to locate mink and otter scats that can tell us whether the food webs traditional hunters rely upon are contaminated. Thanks to an innovative lab technique pioneered by our collaborators, were now able to evaluate contamination from heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, and PFAs, or forever chemicals. Especially for Native communities, who use wild products over a longer portion of the year, have fewer alternative food sources, and less access to health care, the safety of wild foods is a big part of food sovereignty and maintaining healthy traditional livelihoods. Our results are critical in helping identify the safest areas for hunting and gathering wild products, and where contaminants remain, to prioritize areas for remediation. LOOKING INTO NEXT YEAR, WEVE GOT EXCITING THINGS ON THE HORIZON, FROM DEEPENING OUR ROOTS IN MISSOULA, MT WITH VOLUNTEER DAYS, NEW CULTURAL CONNECTIONS, AND LOCALLY IMPORTANT WORK ON GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVES AND BIGHORN SHEEP; TO BEING PART OF MONTANAS FIGHT AGAINST DISEASES SUCH COVID-19 AND CWD. 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Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c BOARD MEMBERS WITHOUT POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE MATTER OF CONCERN DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS IN THAT GIVEN SITUATION FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE FROM ALL MEMBERS. IF SO, THEY INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTION WITH A PARTY NOT RESULTING IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DISINTERESTED MEMBERS VOTE ON APPROVAL OF SUCH ARRANGEMENTS AND MEMBERS WITH A CONFLICT ABSTAIN FROM THE VOTING PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a BY HIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN 2012, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSED SALARY AND BENEFIT OPTIONS, CONSULTED THE 2011 TREC WAGES AND BENEFITS SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE USA, AND RECORDED THE DECISION IN MEETING MINUTES. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE MOST RECENTLY PROMULGATED TREC SURVEY IN ADDITION TO THE MOST RECENT MONTANA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION'S WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REVIEWING AND DETERMINING SUITABLE CHANGES TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S BENEFITS AND SALARY, AND SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMEND ANY SUITABLE CHANGES TO THE BENEFITS AND SALARIES OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION. Subsequently, the organization annually reviews the most recently promulgated TREC survey in addition to the most recent Montana Nonprofit Association's wage and benefit survey. The wage and benefit surveys are reviewed in addition to evaluating annual cost of living increases and employee job performance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b BY HIRING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN 2012, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCUSSED SALARY AND BENEFIT OPTIONS, CONSULTED THE 2011 TREC WAGES AND BENEFITS SURVEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE USA, AND RECORDED THE DECISION IN MEETING MINUTES. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE MOST RECENTLY PROMULGATED TREC SURVEY IN ADDITION TO THE MOST RECENT MONTANA NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION'S WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBILE FOR REVIEWING AND DETERMINING SUITABLE CHANGES TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S BENEFITS AND SALARY, AND SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL STAFF REVIEW AND RECOMMEND ANY SUITABLE CHANGES TO THE BENEFITS AND SALARIES OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION. Subsequently, the organization annually reviews the most recently promulgated TREC survey in addition to the most recent Montana Nonprofit Association's wage and benefit survey. The wage and benefit surveys are reviewed in addition to evaluating annual cost of living increases and employee job performance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FROM GUIDESTAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DOCUMENTS AND FORM 990S ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE OFFICE AND ON WD4C'S WEBSITE. 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