Even if it was a 501c3, that wouldn’t mean anything special. It’s an abused term to invoke an idea of the org being a wholesome, charitable org. No, it just means they don’t answer to stockholders. Execs can still collect fat paychecks. Surplus doesn’t have to go to charity.
i don’t think it’s government run, looks like a private sanctuary from looking at their web site.
if it was a state facility, it would be stated on its web site with links and references to the administering agency (dnr, cpw, etc);
and if it was a private non-profit 501©3, that fact would also be stated clearly because that’s a significant bit of data, in its history page, and likely every page in the footer, as well as adjacent to every solicitation for donations or mention of its contact information.
You mean like this? “Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, an Association of Zoos and Aquarium (AZA) accredited non-profit sanctuary in Divide, CO…”
They’re also listed as a 501c3 in the Non-Profit Explorer - https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/841376613
Even if it was a 501c3, that wouldn’t mean anything special. It’s an abused term to invoke an idea of the org being a wholesome, charitable org. No, it just means they don’t answer to stockholders. Execs can still collect fat paychecks. Surplus doesn’t have to go to charity.
Also if it was a state facility the info would likely be on a .gov website.