Friends Of Bonobos
- Assets
- $382.2k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Founding
- 12/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-0347301
Organization Overview
Friends Of Bonobos, operating under the name Lola Ya Bonobo - Usa, is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lola Ya Bonobo - USA is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Lola Ya Bonobo - USA generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE'RE ON A MISSION TO SAVE AND PROTECT BONOBOS AND THEIR RAINFOREST HOME - FOREVER. WE DO THIS THROUGH RESCUE, SANCTUARY, AND REWILDING, BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO TACKLE ROOT CAUSES AND SAVE RAINFOREST, AND BY RAISING THE PROFILE OF BONOBOS LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT TO LES AMIS DES BONOBOS DU CONGO (ABC) NON-PROFIT IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO FOR THEIR LONG-TERM BONOBO CONSERVATION PROGRAMS: RESCUE, REHABILITATION, AND CARE FOR ORPHANED BONOBOS AT THE ONLY BONOBO SANCTUARY IN THE WORLD; REWILDING OF BONOBOS IN A PROTECTED RESERVE; COUNTRY-WIDE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS-BUILDING ABOUT BONOBOS AND THEIR PLIGHT; AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. MONTHLY PAYMENTS WERE MADE TO ABC IN FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING GRANTS, DIRECT PAYMENT OF CONSULTANT FEES AND OTHER PROGRAM COSTS ON BEHALF OF ABC.
RAISE AWARENESS AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF BONOBOS IN THE US AND INTERNATIONALLY. SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: 1. REACHED APPROXIMATELY 50 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING VIDEOS, SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AND WEBSITE, COMPARED TO A REACH OF ABOUT 11 MILLION IN 2019; 2. PRODUCTION OF OVER 25 VIDEOS ABOUT BONOBOS AND THE PROGRAM WORK OF LES AMIS DES BONOBOS DU CONGO; 3. COLLABORATION WITH INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION TEAMS TO PRODUCE FILM, TV AND RADIO SHOWS ABOUT BONOBOS AND THEIR PLIGHT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dominique Morel President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Rebecca Rose Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Hyder Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Stone Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanessa Woods Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Hare Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,289,357 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $103,337 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,289,357 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $263 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,290,531 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $896,025 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,868 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,094 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,856 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,473 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,077 |
| Office expenses | $10,530 |
| Information technology | $36,126 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,639 |
| Travel | $6,994 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $615 |
| All other expenses | $428 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,256,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $101,047 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $204,588 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,541 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $382,176 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,762 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,200 |
| Total liabilities | $23,962 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $281,564 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $76,650 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $382,176 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Friends Of Bonobos has recieved totaling $91,516.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $45,415 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: ANIMALS | $17,500 |
Charter Charitable Foundation Concord, NH PURPOSE: GENERAL NON-OPERATING EXP | $15,000 |
William J J Gordon Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $7,500 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,101 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Turtle Survival Alliance Charleston, SC | $19,364,749 | $1,936,009 |
Beneath The Waves Inc Herndon, VA | $484,556 | $1,995,768 |
Nemours Plantation Wildlife Foundation Yemassee, SC | $36,867,136 | $2,756,319 |
Eco Activists For Governance And Law Enforcement Fairfax, VA | $79,961 | $1,255,896 |
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park And Eco-Center Inc Scotland Neck, NC | $3,553,226 | $1,442,637 |
Friends Of Bonobos Durham, NC | $382,176 | $1,290,531 |
Wing Haven Foundation Incorporated Charlotte, NC | $11,550,689 | $2,542,876 |
World Parrot Trust Usa Inc Travelers Rest, SC | $1,042,236 | $1,081,625 |
Tune In To Nature Org Asheville, NC | $1,218,932 | $1,115,463 |
Catmosphere Foundation Inc Sterling, VA | $317,855 | $250,000 |
Wysocking Wildlife Sanctuary Inc Engelhard, NC | $16,234,546 | $1,821,914 |
Piedmont Wildlife Center Durham, NC | $631,344 | $809,355 |