EIN 30-0256542

WildlifeDirect

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
WildlifeDirect connects people to their wildlife and nature, inspiring them to value and conserve it. The organization partners with government civil society and communities to identify critical issues and execute innovative solutions, never giving up until they achieve their goals. Through grants, WildlifeDirect Kenya defends the integrity of protected areas, seeks justice for wildlife and people, campaigns to secure critical wildlife buffer zones, dispersal areas, and corridors. The organization is based in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$115,415
2022
Total expenses
$112,898
2022
Total assets
$248,420
2022
Num. employees
0
2021

Program areas at WildlifeDirect

WildlifeDirect makes grants to WildlifeDirect Kenya to pursue the following accomplishments: 1 Defending the integrity of protected areas seeking justice for wildlife and people and campaigning to secure critical wildlife buffer zones dispersal areas and corridors. We work to ensure that every citizen can use their right to public participation in matters related to wildlife and the environment. 2 Changing the narrative of conservation in Africa by producing African positive films and developing the capacity of African storytellers. To inspire our own people we produce Wildlife Warriors a popular wildlife TV series about our wildlife heroes and heroines and the animals that they are saving. We aim to transform and catalyze the wildlife film making industry in Africa. 3 Education and Outreach through over 100 Wildlife Warriors Kids Clubs in schools to give children hands-on knowledge life-changing experiences and opportunities to make a difference in the world that they live in.

Who funds WildlifeDirect

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Network for GoodUnrestricted$27,813
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$5

Personnel at WildlifeDirect

NameTitleCompensation
Dr. Paula KahumbuChief Executive Officer
Trish SeweChief Operations Officer
Winfred MureithiFinance and Administration Manager
Joy OmulupiEducation and Outreach Manager
Sarah LaskinTreasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for WildlifeDirect

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$115,393
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds
Royalty revenue
Net rental income
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events
Net income from gaming activities
Net income from sales of inventory$22
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$115,415

Form 990s for WildlifeDirect

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-05-04990View PDF
2020-122021-09-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122019-08-13990View PDF
2017-122018-10-02990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,500 from Carlo & Micl Schejola Foundation
January 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 8 new personnel
July 21, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
September 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Wild Lives Foundation
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Operates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
921 Pennsylvania Ave Se Suite 308
Washington, DC 20003
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
wildlifedirect.org/ 
Phone
(202) 851-7892
IRS details
EIN
30-0256542
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2004
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
Independent
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