Wildaid Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, 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. Wildaid Inc 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 06/2022, Wildaid Inc generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Wildaid Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $565,414. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ENFORCING MARINE PROTECTED AREASTHE WILDAID MARINE PROGRAM DESIGNS EFFECTIVE ENFORCEMENT SOLUTIONS TO DETER ILLEGAL FISHING AND STRENGTHEN THE PROTECTION OF PRIORITY MARINE AREAS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ENDANGERED WILDLIFE, MARINE ECOSYSTEMS, FISHERIES, AND COASTAL COMMUNITIES. IN JANUARY-JUNE 2022, WE CONTINUED MAKING PROGRESS TOWARDS OUR GOAL OF STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT IN 250 CONSERVATION-CRITICAL MARINE AREAS BY 2025 AND REACHED A TOTAL OF 75 SITES. THIS YEAR, WE HELPED FORGE A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN U.S. AND BAHAMIAN ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL FISHING IN THE CARIBBEAN, CONTINUED EFFORTS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE FINANCING FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THE GALAPAGOS MARINE RESERVE, AND CELEBRATED SUCCESSFUL SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN COASTAL ECUADOR.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS:WILDAID RUNS VARIOUS PUBLIC AWARENESS AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE CAMPAIGNS IN KEY COUNTRIES IN ASIA AND AFRICA DESIGNED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS AND CONSERVATION PRIORITIES, AS WELL AS TO REDUCE CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS. WILDAID ALSO WORKS WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS FROM IMMINENT THREATS.
PROTECT WILDLIFE, PREVENT PANDEMICS:IN JANUARY-JUNE 2022, WE CONTINUED OUR CAMPAIGN TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE WILDLIFE MARKETS IN ASIA AND END COMMERCIAL, URBAN BUSHMEAT CONSUMPTION IN AFRICA. WE HELPED BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CLOSING WILDLIFE MARKETS, STRENGTHENING CONTROLS ON WILDLIFE TRADE, FURTHERING RESTRICTIONS ON WILDLIFE TRADE AND CONSUMPTION, AS WELL AS REDUCING DEMAND FOR WILDLIFE AS FOOD. IN VIETNAM, WE LAUNCHED A NEW SET OF CAMPAIGNS PERSUADING THE PUBLIC TO STOP CONSUMING WILDLIFE TO HELP AVOID FUTURE PANDEMICS, INCLUDING THE "GUARDIANS OF THE WILD" CAMPAIGN WITH AN ANIMATED VIDEO FEATURING FOUR 4 SUPERHEROES PROTECTING VILLAGERS FROM THE INVASION OF MILLIONS OF LEGIONS OF ANTS AND TERMITES. THE FOUR SUPERHERO CHARACTERS ARE BASED ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FOUR ASIAN PANGOLIN SPECIES AND THEIR SPECIAL ABILITIES TO HELP THE ECOSYSTEM BASED ON THEIR REAL NATURAL ABILITIES: PEST CONTROL. THE VIDEO INCLUDES UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS, FUNNY SCENES, AND PROFOUND MOMENTS WITH AN ENDING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE USUAL SUPERHERO GENRES. IN AFRICA, WE LAUNCHED NEW CAMPAIGNS ON REDUCING URBAN BUSHMEAT CONSUMPTION IN NIGERIA AND CAMEROON.
ENDING THE TRADE IN WILDLIFE PRODUCTS:IN CHINA, OUR "YEAR OF THE TIGER" CAMPAIGN FEATURING POPULAR ACTOR WU JING RECEIVED OVER 3 BILLION IMPRESSIONS ON MORE THAN 750,000 BILLBOARDS AND DIGITAL SCREENS, REACHING OVER 300 MILLION PEOPLE ACROSS 200 TARGET CITIES. IN THAILAND WE LAUNCHED THE 'CATS FOR SHARKS', A DIGITAL CAMPAIGN THAT ENLISTS CATS AS ADVOCATES FOR SHARKS. THE CAMPAIGN LEVERAGES CATS' INTERNET POPULARITY TO APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC AND INFORM VIEWERS OF HOW THE CONSUMPTION OF SHARKS IS LEADING TO SPECIES DISAPPEARANCE AND TO HARMFUL IMPACTS ON THE OCEANS, WHICH COULD DRASTICALLY IMPACT THE SEAFOOD MOST CATS AND HUMANS EAT. A HUMOROUS VIDEO PSA FEATURING A CAT PERSUADING HIS OWNER TO STOP EATING SHARK FIN SOUP ACCOMPANIED THE SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Ferracone Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Morgan Treasurer/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary O'malley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Andrews Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Benchley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Chung Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Marcel Bigue Marine Conservation Work | 12/30/20 | $137,625 |
Gregg Casad Marine Conservation Work | 12/30/20 | $145,907 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $220,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,731,593 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,845 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,951,593 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,138 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,961,731 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $733,759 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $627,901 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,950 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,014,434 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,555 |
Other employee benefits | $202,367 |
Payroll taxes | $113,605 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,519 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,270,725 |
Advertising and promotion | $435,650 |
Office expenses | $134,866 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $208,290 |
Travel | $249,226 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,232 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,515 |
Insurance | $41,732 |
All other expenses | $39,193 |
Total functional expenses | $6,108,842 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,954,645 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,970,770 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $140,406 |
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 | $230,743 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $16,708 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $212,203 |
Total assets | $14,525,475 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $399,695 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $209,901 |
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 | $6,930 |
Total liabilities | $616,526 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,951,911 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,957,038 |
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 | $14,525,475 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wildaid Inc has awarded $100,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |