Help Save Gray Wolves
Wolves can't vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. But together, we can work to protect their future.
Note:Â The 06 Legacy is a non-profit, tax-exempt, 501(c)(4) organization. Donations are not tax deductible; they support our citizen-based advocacy and efforts to engage in the political process directly.We envision a future where wolves are safely protected and thriving in the wild.
Education
We educate the public about the importance of wolves, building understanding, empathy, and respect.
Awareness
We raise awareness of threats to wolves and inspire advocates to protect them.
Endorsement and Accountability
We make wolf protection a priority by electing leaders who will fight for their survival.
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We are making a difference for wolves—one election at a time! Â
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As you explore our website, know that every donation, no matter the size, contributes in the fight for wolf protection. We look forward to continuing this journey with you, united for the wolves. Your support means the world to us!
Education and Awareness:
Your donation enables us to continue educating the public and sharing compelling stories of individual wolves, inspiring empathy and understanding about the importance of their protection.
Endorsement and Accountability:
Your contribution enables us to monitor wolf-related legislation, recognize pro-wolf officials, and hold decision-makers accountable. Our pro-wolf directory is an essential resource for informed voting.
Research and Documentation:
Your support funds the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree, a free public resource where visitors can explore the genealogy and life stories of Yellowstone’s wolves, from their reintroduction to today. This preserves the legacy of every Yellowstone wolf.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How will my donation be used to help gray wolves?
The 06 Legacy is committed to advocating for the protection of wolves and restoration to their ancestral lands, investing in six key areas to advance the cause: education, inspiration, awareness, endorsement, resources and documentation.
Education: By educating the public about the true nature of wolves and their essential role in sustaining healthy ecosystems, we are helping to change the narrative around wolves to respect and coexistence.
Inspiration: We take inspiration from famous wolves and share their life stories to encourage the public to be a voice for wolves and act on their behalf.
Awareness: By raising awareness of upcoming elections, candidates, and the consequences to wolves, we are helping the public recognize that elections have big implications for gray wolf populations.
Endorsement: To protect wolves, we are endorsing pro-wolf candidates at the state and federal level who will fight for their survival.
Resources: We have a world-class curated list of wolf-related books.
Documentation: To ensure every Yellowstone wolf is known to today's and future generations of wolf advocates, the 06 Legacy supports the important research and documentation done by the archivists at the Yellowstone Wolf Family Tree on Ancestry.com — which is a free educational resource featuring the life stories and genealogy of over 1,200 Yellowstone wolves.
What is The 06 Legacy and what is its mission?
The 06 Legacy is a 50(c)(4) nonprofit that seeks to protect America’s gray wolves from trophy killing and restore wolf populations through awareness, education, and endorsement of candidates.
Why is The 06 Legacy a 501(c)(4) nonprofit?
The 06 Legacy is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(4) organization. As such, contributions, donations, and gifts to The 06 Legacy are not tax deductible. They support our efforts to engage in the political process directly through endorsing pro-wolf candidates for election and lobbying on behalf of wolves. Although decisions regarding the management of wolf populations should be scientifically based and non-biased, the reality is the outlook for wolves is politically driven. Every vote that counts for wolves will help towards safeguarding their future.
Is my donation to The 06 Legacy tax deductible?
501(c)(4) contributions are not tax deductible to the individual or organization making the donation.
The 06 Legacy is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting America's gray wolves.
