EIN 13-1740011

Wildlife Conservation Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2,596
City
Year formed
1895
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspires people to value nature. Dr. Cristian Samper PRES CEO leads the organization.
Total revenues
$393,224,094
2022
Total expenses
$337,028,286
2022
Total assets
$1,271,369,998
2022
Num. employees
2,596
2022

Program areas at Wildlife Conservation Society

GLOBAL CONSERVATION: GLOBAL CONSERVATION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED primarily BY RESTRICTED GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, FEDERAL AGENCIES AND OTHER SOURCES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS continued on schedule o.
City zoos: central park/prospect park and queens zoos; central park zoo (cpz) attendance 677,976; prospect park zoo (ppz) attendance 217,168; queens zoo attendance 216,505. Accomplishments continued on schedule o.
Bronx zoo and new york aquarium: total attendance at all five wcs facilities was 3,222,467. At the bronx zoo attendance totaled 1,560,815 and at the new york aquarium attendance totaled 550,003. Accomplishments continued schedule o.

Grants made by Wildlife Conservation Society

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Conservation$2,440,810
The Nature ConservancyConservation$1,120,190
African Wildlife Foundation (AWF)Conservation$416,452
...and 47 more grants made totalling $8,234,982

Who funds Wildlife Conservation Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Doris Duke Charitable FoundationTo Renew Support for the Climate Adaptation Fund, A National Field Building and Regranting Program That Funds Conservation Projects Designed To Help Wildlife and Ecosystems Adapt To Accelerating Climate Change$4,233,356
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$3,715,450
The Merlin FoundationGeneral Purpose$2,600,000
...and 384 more grants received totalling $52,645,125
Federal funding details
Federal agencyProgram nameAmount
Department of Homeland SecurityDISASTER GRANTS - PUBLIC ASSISTANCE (PRESIDENTIALLY DECLARED DISASTERS)$12,316,818
Small Business AdministrationSHUTTERED VENUE OPERATORS GRANT PROGRAM$10,000,000
U. S. Agency for International DevelopmentUSAID FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OVERSEAS$2,414,619
...and 150 more federal grants / contracts

Personnel at Wildlife Conservation Society

NameTitleCompensation
Monica P. MedinaPresident and Chief Executive Officer
Robert G. MenziExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer$1,019,490
Laura StolzenthalerSenior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer$322,602
Mary A. DixonSenior Vice President for Communications$262,210
John F. CalvelliExecutive Vice President for Public Affairs$422,424
...and 16 more key personnel

Financials for Wildlife Conservation Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$276,194,780
Program services$90,652,987
Investment income and dividends$2,447,507
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,762
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,897,042
Net income from fundraising events$638,030
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$14,031,089
Miscellaneous revenues$4,360,897
Total revenues$393,224,094

Form 990s for Wildlife Conservation Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-13990View PDF
2020-062021-05-20990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
2018-062019-06-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Wildlife Conservation Society

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Ducks UnlimitedMemphis, TN$339,454,630
National Wildlife FederationReston, VA$114,058,268
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Washington, DC$381,636,162
The Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DC$259,519,738
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty To AnimalsNew York, NY$389,934,885
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CA$355,513,327
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL$502,038,578
American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY$228,285,796
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UT$125,326,390
Monterey Bay AquariumMonterey, CA$114,460,200
Data update history
July 11, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 12 new vendors, including , , , , , , , , , , , and
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2300 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10460
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
Bronx County, NY
Website URL
wcs.org/ 
Phone
(718) 220-5100
Facebook page
TheWCS 
Twitter profile
@thewcs 
IRS details
EIN
13-1740011
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1895
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D30: Wildlife Preservation, Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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