Great Plains Conservation Foundation, operating under the name Great Plains Foundation, is located in Jupiter, FL. The organization was established in 2013. 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. Great Plains 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 12/2021, Great Plains Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO FUND THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICE FOR CONSERVATION WITH LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT WILDLIFE AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA INCLUDING THE PROMOTION OF RESPONSIBLE TOURISM TO ASSIST IN THE ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RHINOS WITHOUT BORDERS GPF HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN THE RELOCATION OF 87 RHINOS FROM SOUTH AFRICA WITH THE RELOCATION INTO THE BOTSWANA WILDERNESS. THERE ARE 3 CORE BREEDING HERDS AND OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS 68 NEW CALVES HAVE BEEN BORN. THE PROGRAM COVER THE FULL COST OF PRE-TRANS-LOCATION QUARANTINE COSTS ALL LICENCE AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS THE ACTUAL TRANSPORTATION COSTS RELEASE COST AND POST RELEASE SECURITY AND MONITORING COSTS. THE FOUNDATION COVERS THE COST OF TWO MONITORING TEAMS WHO ARE BASED CLOSE TO THE BREEDING HERDS THE COSTS OF A CENTRAL MONITORING STATION TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT AND SATELITE TRACKING OF THE RHINOS. THIS HAS ENSURED THAT THE HERDS ARE MANAGED AND IF NECESSARY RELOCATED AWAY FROM HIGH RISK AREAS. POACHING RISK HAS RISEN IN THE LAST YEAR IN BOTSWANA AND THE CONSTANT ON THE GROUND MONITORING COMBINED WITH AERIAL OBVERSATION AND SATELITE TRACKING HAS SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED THE THREAT. IN ADDITION THE MONITORING TEAMS CONSISTENTLY ENGAGE WITH THE COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE WILDLIFE POPULATION AND THE COMMERCIAL BENEFITS WHICH FLOW FROM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOURISM SECTOR.
PROJECT RANGER IN 2020 RESPONSE TO THE GLOBAL CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC GREAT PLAINS CONSERVATION FOUNDATION LAUNCHED PROJECT RANGER AN EMERGENCY POACHING PREVENTION INITIATIVE WILDERNESS AREAS HAVE BEEN DESERTED AROUND THE WORLD AS TRAVEL AND TOURISM HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ASTANDSTILL. GUIDES AND RANGERS IN PARKS AND PROTECTED AREAS ARE LEFT WITHOUT PERSONAL INCOME. THIS LEAVES ENDANGERED ANIMALS VULNERABLE TO POACHERS - AND POACHING HAS INCREASED DRAMATICALLY. PROJECT RANGER PROVIDES EMERGENCY FUNDING FOR OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF RANGERS AND ANTI--POACHING PERSONNEL TO SUPPORT THOSE ON THE FRONTLINES OF CONSERVATION.
ANTI POACHING INITIATIVES - GREATER ZAMBEZI RIVER VALLEY N 2017 GPF COMMENCED AN INITIATIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE ZIMBABWE NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITIES TO COMBAT POACHING IN THE GREATER ZAMBEZI RIVER VALLEY. THE FOUNDATION FUNDS THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT OF HAVING A TEAM IN THE FIELD INCLUDING CAMP ACCOMMODATION VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATING EXPENDITURE BY WAY OF SALARIES STAFF RATIONS AND WELFARE AND UNIFORMS. THIS HAS HAD A HUGE IMPACT ON THE REDUCTION IN POACHING IN THE AREA IN PARTICULAR ELEPHANTS AND GAME MEAT. THE FOUNDATION COVERS THE COST OF 12 NATIONAL PARK RANGER COSTS AS WELL AS THE CONSERVATION MANAGER. ACTIVITIES IN 2021 WERE IMPACTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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S Boeckmann Mrs | Trustee | 20 | $32,400 |
Bj Joubert Mrs | Officer | 14 | $0 |
J Usher Ms | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Dr Joubert CEO | Trustee | 14 | $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 | $614,121 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $614,121 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $604,561 |
Investment income | $1,702 |
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 | $1,220,384 |
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 | $863,966 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,400 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $32,400 |
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 | $18,050 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,929 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $38,060 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,630 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,358 |
Office expenses | $2,462 |
Information technology | $2,490 |
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 | $3,692 |
Total functional expenses | $1,106,654 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $254,449 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $869,462 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $425,913 |
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 | $6,475 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $94,300 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,738,620 |
Investments—other securities | $1,000,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,389,219 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,921 |
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 | $110,921 |
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 | $4,278,298 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,389,219 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Great Plains Conservation Foundation has recieved totaling $125,553.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Williams Family Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $50,000 |
Shipley Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FUND | $25,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $23,000 |
Kate W Cassidy Foundation Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
French Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Josephine Lawrence Hopkins Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Wags Pet Clinic Inc Tampa, FL | $1,756,936 | $7,263,459 |
Alabama Wildlife Federation Inc Millbrook, AL | $11,638,428 | $3,697,408 |
Focused Conservation Solutions Fleming Island, FL | $782,006 | $2,331,197 |
Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance Inc Orlando, FL | $1,141,960 | $1,670,340 |
Clinic For The Rehabilitation Of Wildlife Inc Sanibel, FL | $8,404,306 | $3,730,481 |
Grand Slam Club North American Sheep Hunters Association Birmingham, AL | $1,272,277 | $1,888,572 |
Wild Landscapes Inc Tallahassee, FL | $287,055 | $1,600,507 |
Dolphins Plus Oceanside Marine Mammal Responder Inc Key Largo, FL | $1,395,951 | $2,693,380 |
Shikar-Safari Club International Foundation Naples, FL | $6,795,656 | $963,666 |
Sustentare Inc Miami, FL | $60,861 | $1,328,040 |
Great Plains Conservation Foundation Jupiter, FL | $4,389,219 | $1,220,384 |
Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation Weston, FL | $29,659 | $1,050,467 |