Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation 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 12/2023, Eo Wilson Biodiversity Foundation generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 31.5% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE E.O. WILSON BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER A KNOWING STEWARDSHIP OF OUR WORLD THROUGH BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE AND INFORM WORLDWIDE PRESERVATION OF OUR BIOLOGICAL HERITAGE. WE BELIEVE THAT BY ENHANCING OUR PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF BIODIVERSITY, WE CAN FOSTER A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP IN WHICH PEOPLE ARE INSPIRED TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HALF-EARTH PROJECT MAP: PROVIDING CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP BY MAPPING THE SPECIES OF OUR PLANET AND IDENTIFYING WHERE WE HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO PROTECT THE MOST SPECIES.
HALF-EARTH GENERAL: GENERAL PROMOTION AND SUPPORT OF GLOBAL CONSERVATION AND BIODIVERSITY RESEARCH.
HALF-EARTH DAY: CELEBRATING THE GRAND AMBITION OF HALF-EARTH, SHOWCASES PROGRESS, AND ENGAGES PEOPLE IN HOW THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE HALF-EARTH PROJECT. HALF-EARTH DAY BRINGS TOGETHER SCIENTISTS, INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND GLOBAL CONSERVATION AND MULTINATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SHARE THEIR VOICES AND VISIONS FOR HOW WE CAN BEST CARE FOR OUR PLANET.
HALF-EARTH PROJECT EDUCATOR AMBASSADORS: PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR TEACHERS TO ENGAGE EACH OTHER AND THEIR STUDENTS IN THE GRAND AMBITION OF HALF-EARTH, AND TO INSPIRE AND CONNECT STUDENTS WITH THE NATURAL WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Prend Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dinesh Nandan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lee Ann Daly Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jorgen Thomsen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Burget Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Simon Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Walter Jetz Contract Program Services | 12/30/23 | $134,946 |
Stratacomm Llc Website Upgrades | 12/30/23 | $176,560 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,451,520 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $162,449 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,451,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,874,459 |
Investment income | $25,141 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,484 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,352,604 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $946,568 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,425 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $420,380 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,781 |
Other employee benefits | $75,765 |
Payroll taxes | $76,424 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,275 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,991,034 |
Advertising and promotion | $11,167 |
Office expenses | $63,000 |
Information technology | $189,014 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,057 |
Travel | $68,459 |
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 | $5,601 |
Insurance | $12,003 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,981,728 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $756,313 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,064 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,525,102 |
Accounts receivable, net | $371,426 |
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 | $27,730 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,243 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,592,413 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $358,861 |
Other assets | $6,332 |
Total assets | $4,666,484 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $563,130 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $226,045 |
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 | $360,474 |
Total liabilities | $1,149,649 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,609,733 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,907,102 |
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 | $4,666,484 |