Eco Defense Group is located in Park City, UT. The organization was established in 2018. 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 12/2022, Eco Defense Group employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eco Defense Group 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 12/2022, Eco Defense Group generated $749.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $663.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.0% per year over the past 5 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ECO DEFENSE GROUP IS A CONSULTANCY. OUR SMALL AND DYNAMIC TEAM BROKERS EXTRAORDINARY EXPERTISE, TALENT, AND EXPERIENCE TO THE FRONTLINES OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE CONFLICTS. WE ARE CALLED WHEN TRADITIONAL APPROACHES ARE NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT WILDLIFE FROM EVOLVING THREATS. WE TRAIN, EQUIP, MENTOR, AND CAPACITATE THOSE ON THE FRONTLINES. WE ARE INNOVATIVE IN ACTION IN THE WAR TO KEEP THE RHINO AND ALL OTHER WILDLIFE SAFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022: FORMATION OF MOU WITH SANPARKS. THE FIRST-EVER TRAINING MOU FORMALIZED WITH SOUTHERN AFRICA WILDLIFE COLLEGE. PROVIDED ASSESSMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR AFRICAN PARKS NETWORK. FIRST EVER SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF AN ANTI-POACHING K9 FINISHING UNIT IN A SOUTHERN AFRICAN PARK. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW APPROACHES TO MEASURES OF GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION IN RHINO PROTECTION. PARTICIPATION IN KEY INVESTIGATIONS. SPONSORSHIP OF A KEY POSITION IN DATA ANALYSIS. WELCOME OF NEW DONORS, PARTNERS, AND SPONSORS TO GROW PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS. NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATURE IS METAL, CRYE PRECISION AND OTHER KEY ENTITIES. ACQUISITION OF FIELD VEHICLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nathan Edmondson President | OfficerTrustee | 75 | $40,955 |
Mathilda Joubert Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Adrian Chavez Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Don Kendall Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Joseph Ban Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
David Dezso Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $749,184 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,880 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $749,184 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
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 | $749,190 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,955 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,652 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,887 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,348 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,123 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,683 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $172,492 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,620 |
Office expenses | $18,147 |
Information technology | $587 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $33,348 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $18,345 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,242 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $67,380 |
Total functional expenses | $663,178 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,750 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $31,060 |
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 | $81,394 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $146,204 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $40,814 |
Total liabilities | $40,814 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $105,390 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $146,204 |