Helping Rhinos Usa is located in Swampscott, MA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (D31) the organization is classified as: Protection of Endangered Species, 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. Helping Rhinos USA 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 12/2023, Helping Rhinos USA generated $181.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $194.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 25.3% per year over the past 6 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HELPING RHINOS USA IS DEDICATED TO LEADING CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION INITIATIVES THAT WILL ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SURVIVAL OF RHINO AND OTHER ENDANGERED WILDLIFE IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR PARTNER COMPANY, HELPING RHINOS UK, OUR ONLINE FUNDRAISING WORK ENGAGES WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, DIRECTLY CONNECTS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND LOCAL ECONOMIES THROUGH FUNDRAISING; ACCEPTING DONATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE, AND PERSONAL SOLICITATIONS THROUGH LOCAL FUNDRAISING EVENTS. ALL MONEY RAISED WILL FURTHER FIELD CONSERVATION ACTIONS WHERE RHINOS ARE MOST THREATENED, AND OUR TWO MOST COMMON BENEFICIARIES OF THIS GENERAL FUNDRAISING EFFORT ARE OL PEJETA CONSERVANCY IN KENYA (WHICH HAS THE LARGEST SINGLE POPULATION OF BLACK RHINOS IN EAST AFRICA, AS WELL AS THE REMAINING NORTHERN WHITE RHINOS IN EXISTANCE) AND THE ZULULAND RHINO ORPHANAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA (AN ORGANIZATION THAT CARES FOR ALL THE ORPHANED RHINO BABIES IN KWAZULU-NATAL, WHERE MOST OF RHINO POACHING EVENTS HAPPEN). WHEN WE FUNDRAISE FOR THEM BY NAME, THE MONEY IS CONSIDERED RESTRICTED FUNDS, BUT THE REVENUE GIVEN IN THIS ACTIVITY IS GENERAL, UNRESTRICTED FUNDRAISING THAT ENABLES US TO MAKE LARGE DONATIONS TO THESE ORGANIZATIONS.
HELPING RHINOS USA PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE BLACK MAMBAS, AN ALL-WOMEN ANTI-POACHING UNIT, WHO HAVE CREATED A UNIQUE MODEL TO ADDRESS WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. HUGELY SUCCESSFUL IN BOTH THEIR PEACEFUL PROTECTION OPERATIONS AND ENGAGING EDUCATION PROGRAMS, THE BLACK MAMBAS PROGRAM HAS BEEN RECENTLY EXPANDED AND BROUGHT INTO ANOTHER AREA OF THE BALULE GAME RESERVE, WHICH IS NEARBY THE WORLD-FAMOUS KRUGER PARK. ADDITIONALLY, SIX NEW MAMBAS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE PROGRAM. AS SUCH, THE WORLD'S ONLY ALL-WOMEN UNARMED ANTI-POACHING UNIT HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO COVER THE MAKKUSHANE REGION AS WELL. IN ADDITION, THREE OF THE MAMBAS HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON USING BELGIAN MALINOIS AS TRACKER AND CANINE PROTECTION WHILE ON PATROL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Swigor Treasurer | 5 | $0 | |
Simon Jones Chairman | 3 | $0 | |
Cheryl Laite Member | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $181,389 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $181,389 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $1,495 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $224 |
Other expenses | $1,665 |
Total expenses | $194,691 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $27,524 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $27,524 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $27,524 |