Virunga Fund Inc
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 02/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 26-3292040
Organization Overview
Virunga Fund Inc is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2009. 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. Virunga Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GORILLA WELFARE AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION IN VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK IN THE DRC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PARK PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION: A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF THE INTEGRITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES PROJECTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORT OF THE PARK, REDUCE WILDLIFE AND HUMAN CONFLICTS, STOP POACHING ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. THIS INCLUDES ENSURING THE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION OF THE PARK'S INHABITANTS AND PEOPLE TRAVELING ACROSS THE PARK'S ROADS. EXAMPLES OF THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AIRWING SUPPORT, BLOODHOUND UNIT AND ELEPHANT PROTECTION PATROLS, GIS MAPPING PROJECTS, ELECTRIC FENCE DEPLOYMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PARK ADMINISTRATION.
RANGER SUPPORT: A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, RATIONS, MEDICAL COSTS, TRANSPORTATION, FUEL AND SUPPLIES FOR VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARKFS ACTIVE RANGER FORCE. THIS INCLUDES THE RESTRUCTURING AND STRENGTHENING THE PARKS RANGER FORCE THROUGH THE TRAINING OF NEW RANGERS, FACILITATING THE ACQUISITION OF SERVICE VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER SUPPLIES THAT HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE PARK, THE RANGERS, AND THE LOCAL POPULATION. THIS PROGRAM HAS TWO CATEGORIES: CORE SUPPORT: SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, RATIONS, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND DEFENSIVE HARDWARE.NON-CORE: TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT.
PARK PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION: A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION OF THE INTEGRITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES OF VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES PROJECTS DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN SUPPORT OF THE PARK, REDUCE WILDLIFE AND HUMAN CONFLICTS, STOP POACHING ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT CONSERVATION INITIATIVES. THIS INCLUDES ENSURING THE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION OF THE PARK'S INHABITANTS AND PEOPLE TRAVELING ACROSS THE PARK'S ROADS. EXAMPLES OF THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AIRWING SUPPORT, BLOODHOUND UNIT AND ELEPHANT PROTECTION PATROLS, GIS MAPPING PROJECTS, ELECTRIC FENCE DEPLOYMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR THE PARK ADMINISTRATION.
RANGER SUPPORT: A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, RATIONS, MEDICAL COSTS, TRANSPORTATION, FUEL AND SUPPLIES FOR VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARKFS ACTIVE RANGER FORCE. THIS INCLUDES THE RESTRUCTURING AND STRENGTHENING THE PARKS RANGER FORCE THROUGH THE TRAINING OF NEW RANGERS, FACILITATING THE ACQUISITION OF SERVICE VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER SUPPLIES THAT HELP ENSURE THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE PARK, THE RANGERS, AND THE LOCAL POPULATION. THIS PROGRAM HAS TWO CATEGORIES: CORE SUPPORT: SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, RATIONS, HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND DEFENSIVE HARDWARE.NON-CORE: TRAINING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tara Candland President & Grants Manager | Officer | 15 | $42,000 |
Shannon Sedgwick Davis Chairwoman | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Nicholas Lapham Vice Pres. & Sec. | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Annette Lanjouw Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Francois-Xavier DE Donnea Board Member | Trustee | 0.1 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| 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 | $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 | $0 |
| 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. | $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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $0 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Virunga Fund Inc has recieved totaling $87,228.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Happy Hollow Corporation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: Wildlife Conservation | $30,000 |
Happy Hollow Corporation San Jose, CA PURPOSE: Wildlife Conservation | $30,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,306 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,306 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $5,308 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | $5,308 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Inc Washington, DC | $6,861,386 | $7,861,411 |
Green America Washington, DC | $18,482,035 | $8,579,763 |
International Seafood Sustainability Foundation Washington, DC | $1,468,518 | $4,363,726 |
Wildlife Habitat Council Inc Bethesda, MD | $2,014,255 | $2,653,966 |
Beneath The Waves Inc Herndon, VA | $484,556 | $1,995,768 |
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 |
Tune In To Nature Org Asheville, NC | $1,218,932 | $1,115,463 |
Catmosphere Foundation Inc Sterling, VA | $317,855 | $250,000 |
Wildlife Guardians Washington, DC | $5,001,495 | $1,206,382 |