PANHANDLE WILDLIFE RESCUE INC
EIN 99-2292607 · Animal-Related N.E.C. (D99)
What they do
Panhandle Wildlife Rescue, Inc. is A Nonprofit Wildlife Rehabilitation Organization Dedicated to The Rescue, Medical Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Release of Injured, Orphaned, and Displaced Native Wildlife, While Also Supporting Public Health Through Zoonotic Disease Response and Wildlife Education. During 2025-2026 The Organization Provided Emergency Intake, Medical Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Release Services for Mammals, Birds, and Reptiles. Approximately 91% of Admissions Originated From Walton, Okaloosa, and Bay Counties, Although Services Were Provided Across 11 Counties. The Organization Operated As The Regions Primary Wildlife Trauma and Rehabilitation Facility, Maintaining Between 30 and 200 Patients In Care At Any Given Time Depending On Seasonal Demand. Wildlife Care Included Medical Evaluations, Treatment of Injuries and Illnesses, Administration of Medications, Diagnostic Testing, Rehabilitation, and Release Preparation. During The Year, The Organization Performed or
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Board and leadership roster (8)
JIM JOHNSONDIRECTOR
JOHN MORSEDIRECTOR
LINDA JONESDIRECTOR
MARC M TITTLEBAUMDIRECTOR
RAVEN SMITHDIRECTOR
REBECCA KELLYCHAIRMAN
SHELBY ROBINSONDIRECTOR
TERRY MORSEDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 5951 STATE HIGHWAY 20 E, FREEPORT, FL 32439-6237
- County
- Okaloosa
- In care of
- Shelby Robinson
- Primary officer
- Shelby Robinson, Director
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- TESTU & TAYLOR LLC
- NTEE classification
- Animal-Related N.E.C. (D99)
- IRS tax category
- Animal-Related N.E.C.