Primates Peru, operating under the name Field Projects International, is located in Escondido, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Field Projects International employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Field Projects International 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 09/2023, Field Projects International generated $395.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $606.0k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 23.9% per year over the past 8 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
IN ORDER TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION GOALS FIELD PROJECTS INTERNATIONAL FPI CONDUCTS TROPICAL BIOLOGY RESEARCH AT LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. OUR LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FIELD COURSES SUPPORT THIS MISSION BY TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FIELD SCIENTISTS. FPI ALSO CONSULTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS IN THE PLANNING AND OPERATION OF FIELD LABORATORIES THAT MONITOR WILDLIFE HEALTH AND BIODIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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RESEARCH LABORATORY INSTALLATION AND APPLICATION: OUR SENIOR STAFF AND RESEARCH TEAM PERFORM MOLECULAR RESEARCH LABORATORY DESIGN AND INSTALLATION STAFF TRAINING AND THE PROVISION OF INSTRUMENTS AND SUPPLIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF OUR INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ENGAGED IN BIODIVERSITY AND WILDLIFE HEALTH MONITORING. THIS SERVICE ALSO INVOLVES PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING FIELD RESEARCH PROJECTS WITH INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS THAT GENERATES BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES THAT FORM THE BASIS OF LABORATORY-BASED CAPACITY BUILDING.
FIELD RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM: OUR TRAINING PROGRAMS TAKE TWO FORMS. FIRST WE PROVIDE SHORT INTENSIVE FIELD COURSES OF APPROXIMATELY 10-14 DAYS IN DURATION. PARTICIPANTS LEARN A VARIETY OF FIELD BIOLOGY RESEARCH AND LABORATORY METHODOLOGIES ON TOPICS RANGING FROM TROPICAL BIOLOGY AND PRIMATOLOGY TO GENOMICS AND BIODIVERSITY MONITORING. SECOND WE ORGANIZE LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE 5-8 WEEKS IN DURATION AND CONSIST OF ASSISTING SENIOR SCIENTISTS AND VETERINARIANS AT ONE OF OUR FIELD RESEARCH LOCATIONS. PARTICIPANTS GAIN EXPERIENCE WITH DATA AND SAMPLE COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS RELATING TO A DIVERSE ARRAY OF FLORA AND FAUNA.
RESEARCH: WE CONDUCT WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR SCIENTIFIC AND CONSERVATION IMPACTS. OUR PRIMARY RESEARCH PROGRAMS OCCUR IN THE PERUVIAN AMAZON WHERE WE CARRY OUT A LONG-TERM MARK-RECAPTURE STUDY OF WILD NONHUMAN PRIMATES BATS BIRDS SMALL MAMMALS AND SEVERAL OTHER SELECT SPECIES. RESEARCH TOPICS RANGE FROM LONG-TERM MERCURY BIOACCUMULATION ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND SENSORY PERCEPTION TO MOVEMENT AND FEEDING ECOLOGY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gideon Erkenswick Watsa Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $51,552 |
Mrinalini Erkenswick Watsa Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Timothy Paine President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jacob Johnson Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Efstathia Robakis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rhea Mac Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $204,593 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,993 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,586 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $136,564 |
Investment income | $96 |
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 | $395,882 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,150 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $22,500 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,583 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,333 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,705 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,809 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,103 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $106,916 |
Advertising and promotion | $527 |
Office expenses | $149 |
Information technology | $11,388 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $42,909 |
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 | $724 |
All other expenses | $1,924 |
Total functional expenses | $605,959 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,392 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,930 |
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 | $4,000 |
Total assets | $243,322 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,234 |
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 | $3,234 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $240,088 |
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 | $243,322 |