Nature Defense Foundation is located in Hudson, NY. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, 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. Nature Defense Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2022, Nature Defense Foundation has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $149,000. 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
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATE AN ANIMAL RESCUE RANCH TO PROVIDE A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR RESCUED ANIMALS. THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ANIMAL WELFARE THROUGH INFORMATIVE TOURS OF THE SANCTUARY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah M Shaw Director | 35 | $90,000 | |
Katherine Prodger Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Alana Shaw Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $142,558 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$389,368 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $4,547 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $10,905 |
Total Revenue | -$235,905 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $90,000 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $166,000 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $1,059 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $22,182 |
Depreciation | $35,719 |
Occupancy | $69,824 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $9,557 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $188,817 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $619,934 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $149,000 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $768,934 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,624 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,531,433 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $122,195 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,325,237 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,937 |
Total liabilities | $3,937 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nature Defense Foundation has awarded $149,000 in support to 25 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
PEACEFUL DONKEY RESCUE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
CORAL REEF ALLIANCE PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
SONOMA ECOLOGY CENTER PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
RETURN TO FREEDOM PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $28,000 |
GREAT WHALE CONSERVANCY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
SAVE THE REDWOODS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |