Q: Are you a non-for-profit organization that I can use my donation as a tax-write-off?
A: Yes, we are a licensed 501C(3) non profit organization our solicitation registration number is CH19807 “A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE (800 435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE”
Our non for profit information is as follows as applied by the IRS:
Employer ID # 20-3246799 DLN:17053329017005 Contact person: Gary Muthert ID # 31518 Contact telephone # (877) 829-5500 Accounting preiod ending: December 31 Public charity status: 170(b) (1) (A) (vi) Form 990 required: Yes Effective date of exemption: July 28,2005 Contribution deductibility: yes Advance ruling ending date: December 31,2009
Q: Do you travel to do rescues?
A: Yes we do travel throughout the Central Florida area.
Q: What should I do when I come across injured wildlife?
A: First, try to make sure the animal is safe, then immediately contact a local rehab or vet that handles wildlife for further instructions. DO NOT try to capture or pickup the animal. This may cause them further injury or they my injure you. In some cases, due to federal protection laws, you may be fined.
Q: How do I make a donation?
A: Your tax-deductible donation may be made to Owl-Ocala Inc.. PO box 1924 Ocala, Fl. 34478-1924. 100% of your donation will benefit the animals directly. Donations
Q: If I wanted to adopt, or sponsor an animal, how do I do this?
A: We have different ways to adopt, or sponsor one or more animals, depending on what is desired. (please note: adopt does not mean the actual possession of that particular animal) Sponsor
Q: Do you have a wish list?
A: Yes, there are several things that are desperately needed for our facility. Just a few are mentioned for now. Wishlist
Q: What do you do when an animal is ready to be released?
A: We try our hardest to return the animal back to the original place of being rescued, unless it was a unsafe area, then we find a safe and secluded place nearby.
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