Wildlife Conservation Network Inc
- Assets
- $43.3m
- Revenue
- $44.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 10/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0108469
Organization Overview
Wildlife Conservation Network Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (D30) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Preservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wildlife Conservation Network Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlife Conservation Network 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 12/2021, Wildlife Conservation Network Inc generated $44.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $34.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.5% 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.
Since 2014, Wildlife Conservation Network Inc has awarded 153 individual grants totaling $33,429,079. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT ENDANGERED SPECIES & PRESERVE THEIR NATURAL HABITATS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS - PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARTNERS, WITH A LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO ENDANGERED FLAGSHIP SPECIES IN OVER 49 COUNTRIES. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM GRANTS TO ENHANCE WCN'S FIELD-BASED CONSERVATION PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES' ABILITY TO SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES IN THE WILD THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS REDUCING HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT, IMPROVING WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY LIVESTOCK, LAND AND CROP MANAGEMENT, DEVELOPING ALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS, MONITORING WILDLIFE, ANTI-POACHING, BUILDING CAPACITY IN AND AROUND PROTECTED AREAS, PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, AND RAISING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT WILDLIFE.THE WILDLIFE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF SUPPORT FOR SPECIES SUCH AS ELEPHANTS, LIONS, RHINOCEROS, PANGOLINS, AND MOUNTAIN LIONS AND DEEP FOCUSED SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE ANDEAN CAT ALLIANCE, CHEETAH CONSERVATION BOTSWANA, CHEETAH CONSERVATION FUND, ETHIOPIAN WOLF CONSERVATION PROGRAM, EWASO LIONS, GLOBAL PENGUIN SOCIETY, GREVY'S ZEBRA TRUST, MARALLIANCE, NIASSA LION PROJECT, FUNDACION PROYECTO TITI, OKAPI CONSERVATION PROJECT, PAINTED DOG CONSERVATION, SAIGA CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, SAVE THE ELEPHANTS, SMALL CAT CONSERVATION ALLIANCE, SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVANCY, SPECTACLED BEAR CONSERVATION, AND OTHER MISSION RELEVANT ORGANIZATIONS IN AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE, AND NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA.
PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES - PROVIDE A WIDE VARIETY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO MAXIMIZE THE LONG-TERM IMPACTS OF FIELD-BASED WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATES BY ENHANCING THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE STUDENT INTERNSHIPS, GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT, CROSS SITE EXCHANGES, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENT, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND ACCESS TO EXPERT ADVICE AND SHORT TERM SUPPORT (E.G. BUILDING CAPACITY TO IMPROVE ACCOUNTING, DONOR OUTREACH AND MANAGEMENT, GRANT WRITING, USE OF TECHNOLOGY, ETC).
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - INFORM THE PUBLIC OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AND COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED BY SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE AND SUCCESSFUL WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONISTS THROUGH A SERIES OF ANNUAL WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EVENTS (INCLUDING THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION EXPO), NEWSLETTERS, AND WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean-Gael Emptaz-Collomb Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $175,520 |
Veleta Allen Chief Financial Officer (left 04/21) | Officer | 40 | $143,081 |
Kelly Wilson Director Of Donor Engagement | 40 | $118,126 | |
Stephanie Carnow Director Of Marketing | 40 | $117,953 | |
Paul Thomson Director Of Conservation | 40 | $117,841 | |
Charles Knowles Chairman/president/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Robert Half Management Resources Contract Accounting Services | 12/30/21 | $231,988 |
Monica Duclaud Graphic Design, Production, And Printing | 12/30/21 | $112,708 |
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 | $43,955,582 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,654,195 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $43,955,582 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,625 |
| Investment income | $87,327 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,101 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $44,085,473 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,791,081 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,308,054 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $21,768,581 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,356 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $248,369 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,631,210 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $67,964 |
| Other employee benefits | $133,950 |
| Payroll taxes | $148,849 |
| Fees for services: Management | $34,837 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $285 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $42,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,843 |
| Fees for services: Other | $649,773 |
| Advertising and promotion | $151,810 |
| Office expenses | $231,345 |
| Information technology | $115,981 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $252,558 |
| Travel | $137,748 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229,281 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $27,026 |
| Insurance | $13,492 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $34,261,177 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,342,371 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,716,076 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| 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 | $196,243 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,549 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,994,577 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $43,295,816 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $295,407 |
| Grants payable | $8,101,340 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,109 |
| 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 | $8,397,856 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,438,307 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $26,459,653 |
| 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 | $43,295,816 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wildlife Conservation Network Inc has awarded $5,791,081 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $4,430,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $684,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $300,000 |
San Luis Obispo, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $272,000 |
Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $85,081 |
Tucson, AZ PURPOSE: GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Wildlife Conservation Network Inc has recieved totaling $80,116.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Laguntza Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: PROYECTO TITI FUND | $23,916 |
Laguntza Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: SPECTACLE BEAR CONSERVATION SOCIETY FUND | $20,000 |
Laguntza Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: MCCAW RECOVERY NETWORK FUND | $20,000 |
Maud And Burton Goldfield Family Foundation Corporation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
L E A W Family Foundation Inc Scottsville, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE OF DONEE | $3,000 |
James F Bell Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,996,286 |
| Earnings | $256,667 |
| Net Contributions | $491,663 |
| Grants | $227,615 |
| Ending Balance | $2,517,001 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wildlife Conservation Network Inc San Francisco, CA | $43,295,816 | $44,085,473 |
Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | $47,636,579 | $15,865,480 |
Bubye Valley Conservation Research Pleasanton, CA | $311,846 | $6,211,000 |
California State Wildlife Foundation Berkeley, CA | $18,836,509 | $3,709,461 |
Winat Organization Sacramento, CA | $67,955 | $4,576,254 |
Safari Club International Foundation Tucson, AZ | $35,723,815 | $6,669,750 |
Animals Asia Foundation Limited Los Angeles, CA | $2,449,037 | $4,587,272 |
California Deer Association Redding, CA | $2,723,378 | $2,678,758 |
International Bird Rescue Fairfield, CA | $697,182 | $2,439,810 |
Turtle Conservancy Ojai, CA | $1,771,749 | $2,238,835 |
California Marine Sanctuary Foundation Monterey, CA | $2,494,586 | $2,008,358 |
Tiger Preservation Center Inc Cave Junction, OR | $0 | $1,705,482 |