Defenders of Wildlife meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Defenders of Wildlife (DOW) is a national conservation organization focused solely on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity. The organization aims to protect and restore imperiled species throughout North America by transforming policies and institutions and promoting innovative solutions. DOW works to develop enduring solutions to wildlife conservation challenges and develop distinctive strengths to advance its mission. Some ($3,706,102 or 12%) of DOW's programs are conducted in conjunction with informational materials that include fundraising appeals.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, Defenders of Wildlife's program expenses were:
Constituency mobilization |
$16,380,993 |
Biodiversity conservation |
$15,722,183 |
Legislative advocacy |
$25,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$32,128,176 |
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Chief Executive
Jamie Rappaport Clark, President and CEO
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Compensation*
$523,239
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Chair of the Board
Judith Posnikoff
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Director, Martlet Asset Management
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Board Size
12
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Paid Staff Size
158
*2018 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, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Defenders of Wildlife incurred joint costs of $5,149,814 for informational materials and activities that included fund raising materials. Of those costs $3,760,102 was allocated to program expenses, $755,429 was allocated to administrative expenses, and $634,283 was allocated to fund raising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $36,868,896, 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 Defenders of Wildlife's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$25,050,875 |
Bequests |
$6,672,180 |
Contributed goods and services |
$5,145,841 |
Investment income |
$762,398 |
Royalties |
$658,862 |
Other income |
$370,943 |
Mailing list royalties |
$216,429 |
Split-interest contributions |
$85,430 |
Rental income |
$12,724 |
Change in value of split interests |
($57,686) |
Total Income |
$38,937,996 |
- Programs: 85%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: 2%
Total Income |
$38,937,996 |
Program expenses |
$32,128,176 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,094,957 |
Administrative expenses |
$4,757,978 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$37,981,111 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$956,885 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$39,164,737 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$40,121,622 |
Total Liabilities |
$4,419,052 |
Total Assets |
$44,540,674 |
Note: According to DOW's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2019, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $5,145,841.