Defenders Of Wildlife
- Assets
- $48.6m
- Revenue
- $42.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 216
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/1948
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 53-0183181
Organization Overview
Defenders Of Wildlife is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1948. 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 09/2023, Defenders Of Wildlife employed 216 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Defenders Of Wildlife 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 09/2022, Defenders Of Wildlife generated $42.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $38.0m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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 2015, Defenders Of Wildlife has awarded 240 individual grants totaling $9,018,035. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HABITAT AND SPECIES PROTECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF IMPERILED BIODIVERSITY IN NORTH AMERICA: DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE FOCUSES ON THE CONSERVATION OF IMPERILED SPECIES AND KEYSTONE OR UMBRELLA SPECIES THAT HELP RESTORE THE INTEGRITY AND HEALTH OF ECOSYSTEMS. OUR FOCUS ON WILDLIFE AND HABITAT CONSERVATION AND THE SAFEGUARDING OF BIODIVERSITY DEFINES OUR IMPORTANT NICHE IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION COMMUNITY. LONG KNOWN FOR OUR LEADERSHIP ON ENDANGERED SPECIES ISSUES, OUR PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE IMPERILED SPECIES AND THEIR HABITAT THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA BECAUSE OF THE IRREPARABLE LOSS THAT SPECIES EXTINCTION REPRESENTS. WE BELIEVE IN THE INHERENT VALUE OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD. TO REALIZE OUR CONSERVATION VISION, DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE ENGAGES IN POLICY ANALYSIS
MOBILIZATION OF A BROADER CONSTITUENCY FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION:DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE IMPLEMENTS NATION-WIDE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES AND PLACE-BASED CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE WORK. WE FOCUS ON STRATEGIC AREAS WHERE WE CAN HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON WILDLIFE AND LANDSCAPES. WE ARE DRIVEN BY OUR RESPONSIBILITY TO MOBILIZE AND GROW A MOVEMENT FOR CONSERVATION THAT WILL ENDURE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WE ISSUE A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION, DEFENDERS, SENT TO ALL MEMBERS, WHICH FEATURES INFORMATIVE ARTICLES ON IMPORTANT WILDLIFE AND LAND MANAGEMENT CONSERVATION ISSUES, EDITORIAL COMMENT, AND UPDATES ON CURRENT ACTIVITIES TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION. OUR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROJECTS INCLUDE: PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON WILDLIFE AND HABITAT PROTECTION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamie Rappaport Clark President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $568,764 |
Mark Caylor Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
John Donovan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sheryl Sachs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Alexander Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sylvia Baca Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rwt Production Llc Printing And Production | 9/29/23 | $6,048,674 |
Meta Platforms Inc Digital Advertising | 9/29/23 | $476,753 |
Roi Solutions Incorporated Database Services | 9/29/23 | $464,890 |
Alta Resources Fulfillment And Call Center Services | 9/29/23 | $1,050,050 |
New Canvassing Experience Inc Canvassing | 9/29/23 | $463,586 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $360,314 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $41,723,035 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $470,844 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $42,083,349 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,074 |
| Investment income | $619,008 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $462,614 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$395,642 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $42,802,063 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $588,505 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $85,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,953,980 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $530,782 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,959,903 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $550,827 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,766,910 |
| Payroll taxes | $973,342 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $282,432 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,835 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,431,178 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $120,585 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,375,495 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,290,183 |
| Office expenses | $8,353,730 |
| Information technology | $1,140,267 |
| Royalties | $218,071 |
| Occupancy | $1,157,607 |
| Travel | $167,740 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $96,997 |
| Interest | $2,051 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $732,960 |
| Insurance | $114,127 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $37,955,460 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,225,076 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,258,331 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $870,350 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $193,157 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $675,667 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $775,056 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,937,048 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $25,350,450 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,345,356 |
| Total assets | $48,630,491 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,943,728 |
| 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 | $2,253,951 |
| Total liabilities | $5,197,679 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,167,296 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,265,516 |
| 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 | $48,630,491 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Defenders Of Wildlife has awarded $544,829 in support to 32 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
INDIAN NATIONS CONSERVATION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: To support tribal efforts to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock and to assist with range and grassland conservation objectives. | $76,500 |
THE BLACKFEET TRIBE OF THE BLACKFEET NATION PURPOSE: To install specialized bison fencing for their growing cultural herd. | $36,900 |
ALASKA WILDERNESS LEAGUE PURPOSE: To support the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign's efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. | $55,000 |
CLARK FORK COALITION PURPOSE: To assist with costs associated with the Montana Beaver Conflict Resolution Program to promote coexistence with beaver in Western Montana. | $30,653 |
FLORIDA CONSERVATION GROUP INC PURPOSE: To support landscape-scale conservation in southwest Florida. | $30,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA PURPOSE: To assist with costs for field technicians for the Southwest Montana DNA project. | $25,000 |