African Wildlife Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
AWF reports using science-based programs and conservation strategies to protect endangered species and land, promote conservation enterprises that benefit local communities, and train African nationals in conservation. The organization supports species research projects, with an emphasis on conservation management problems and human-wildlife conflicts. AWF works to improve the lives of local people through conservation, assisting communities to establish cultural and ecological tourism enterprises. The organization provides scholarships to Africans pursuing advanced degree studies in related fields. Furthermore, AWF works to influence and support policies that strengthen conservation at the local, national, and international level.
For the year ended June 30, 2015, African Wildlife Foundation's program expenses were:
Conservation programs |
$21,991,074 |
Education and outreach |
$2,344,379 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$24,335,453 |
Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $33,161,374.00, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on African Wildlife Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2015.
Source of Funds |
Gift from individuals |
$13,145,618 |
Public sector support |
$12,330,200 |
Legacy gifts |
$3,684,543 |
Corporate and foundation support |
$2,425,143 |
Royalties events, and other income |
$1,476,920 |
In-kind contributions |
$98,950 |
Total Income |
$33,161,374 |
- Programs: 88%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 3%
Total Income |
$33,161,374 |
Program expenses |
$24,335,453 |
Fundraising expenses |
$2,454,154 |
Administrative expenses |
$919,917 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$27,709,524 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$5,451,850 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$38,994,544 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-2,131,350 |
Ending Net Assets |
$42,315,044 |
Total Liabilities |
$9,561,338 |
Total Assets |
$51,876,382 |
Note 1: For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, AWF reported in-kind income of $98,050 including advertising expenses ($74,507) and rent ($24,443).
Note 2: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents nonoperating investment losses, unrealized losses on investments, and unrealized losses on trusts and annuities.