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Impact & Transparency
Every animal we rescue, rehabilitate, and release is made possible by people like you. Here’s a clear look at how your support translates into second chances for native wildlife.
At Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation, we believe transparency builds trust. Our donors, volunteers, grantors, and supporters deserve to know how their contributions are being used and the impact they make possible. By sharing our annual reports, financial information, and organizational achievements, we remain accountable to the community that makes our work possible and demonstrate the real difference their support has on the lives of native wildlife.
Annual Reports
2025 – coming soon
By The Numbers
Organizational Impact
- 1,700+ wildlife patients treated since opening
- 84.21% patient success rate (2025)
- 100% volunteer-powered
- Thousands educated annually
- 17 counties served
Candid Platinum Seal
Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation is proud to have earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid. This designation reflects our commitment to sharing detailed information about our mission, programs, finances, and measurable impact. By maintaining the Platinum Seal, we demonstrate our dedication to accountability and provide donors, grantmakers, and supporters with confidence that their contributions are helping create meaningful outcomes for Pennsylvania’s native wildlife.
USDA Inspection Results
The Oak Tree Endowment Fund
Protecting Wildlife for Generations to Come
Just as a mighty oak tree begins as a single acorn, lasting conservation is built through thoughtful investments made over time.
The Oak Tree Endowment Fund was established to help ensure the long-term sustainability of Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation and the wildlife we serve. Created in partnership with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, this permanent fund provides an opportunity for supporters to invest not only in today’s patients, but in the future of wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation throughout our region.
Why an Endowment Matters
Every year, Acorn Acres relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, grantmakers, and community partners to provide lifesaving care to injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife. While annual donations support the immediate needs of our patients; including food, medical supplies, housing, and rehabilitation, an endowment helps build a foundation for the future.
By growing a permanent source of support, The Oak Tree helps ensure that wildlife in our community will continue to have access to professional rehabilitation services for generations to come.
How the Fund Works
Contributions to The Oak Tree Endowment Fund are professionally managed through the Lancaster County Community Foundation. Gifts are invested for long-term growth, allowing the fund to increase over time while preserving its ability to support future generations.
As the fund grows, earnings may be used to advance Acorn Acres’ mission while maintaining the long-term strength and stability of the endowment.
Building a Lasting Legacy
Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation was founded on the belief that every wild animal deserves a second chance. The Oak Tree extends that vision beyond the patients currently in our care by helping secure the future of wildlife rehabilitation in Pennsylvania.
Whether through a direct contribution, memorial gift, planned gift, or bequest, every investment in The Oak Tree becomes part of a lasting legacy – one that will continue supporting wildlife long after today’s patients have returned to the wild.
Together, we are planting the seeds for a stronger future for Pennsylvania’s native wildlife.
Ways to Support The Oak Tree
- Make a direct contribution to the endowment fund
- Include Acorn Acres in your estate plans
- Designate Acorn Acres as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy
- Make a memorial or honor gift
- Contact us to discuss legacy giving opportunities
A gift to The Oak Tree is more than a donation – it is an investment in the future of wildlife rehabilitation, education, and conservation.
