Felidae Conservation Fund is located in Mill Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2006. 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. Felidae Conservation Fund 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 06/2023, Felidae Conservation Fund generated $261.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $216.7k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.1%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
FELIDAE CONSERVATION FUND CONDUCTS RESEARCH TO PROTECT ALL FELIDAE SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS GLOBALLY BY CONDUCTING EXCELLENT SCIENCE, DRIVING INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION, AND SHARING CUTTING EDGE EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MODELS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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"PIONEERING LONG-TERM RESEARCH INITIATIVE WITHIN SAN FRANCISCO'S BAY AREA IS DEDICATED TO UNRAVELING CRITICAL INSIGHTS INTO PUMA BEHAVIOR AMIDST HEIGHTENED HUMAN PRESENCE. BY ADDRESSING ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS SURROUNDING PUMA ADAPTATION AND HUMAN-PUMA CONFLICT, THE PROJECT AIMS TO SECURE THE LOCAL SURVIVAL OF THIS VITAL PREDATOR.EMPLOYING INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGIES, THE PROJECT ENCOMPASSES NON-INVASIVE PUMA DATA COLLECTION THROUGH REMOTE CAMERA MONITORING, COMPREHENSIVE ON-SITE TRACKING, GENETIC ANALYSIS, AND GIS ASSESSMENT. THESE MULTIFACETED TECHNIQUES ARE COMPLEMENTED BY ROBUST COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES, INCLUDING OUR ACCLAIMED OUTREACH PROGRAM ""LIVING WITH LIONS."""
THE TSAVO CHEETAH PROJECT IS A PROACTIVE CONSERVATION EFFORT AIMED AT PRESERVING THE DIMINISHING CHEETAH POPULATIONS WITHIN KENYA'S TSAVO REGION. THROUGH A BLEND OF INTENSIVE RESEARCH, SOPHISTICATED TRACKING METHODOLOGIES, AND IMPACTFUL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE PROJECT IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THE SURVIVAL OF THESE MAJESTIC CREATURES IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
OUR INNOVATIVE K12 PROGRAM, CAT AWARE, SEAMLESSLY MELDS CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, HANDS-ON PREDATOR-PREY LABORATORIES, AND CAPTIVATING FIELD TRIPS TO NATURAL HABITATS. FOCUSED ON NATIVE WILDLIFE, PARTICULARLY WILD CATS, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS, FOSTERING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Zara Mcdonald President And Founder | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $37,630 |
Michael Land Chairman | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Michelle Friend Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kevin Clark Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Sharon Osberg Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Muhammed Imran Khan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $254,340 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $254,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $6,862 |
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 | $261,202 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
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 | $4,267 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $433 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,556 |
All other expenses | $8,903 |
Total functional expenses | $216,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $613,047 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,500 |
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 | $614,572 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $17,120 |
Total liabilities | $17,120 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $538,896 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $58,556 |
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 | $614,572 |