Wildlifedirect Inc.
Wildlifedirect Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO CHANGE HEARTS, MINDS AND LAWS TO ENSURE THE CRITICAL SPECIES OF AFRICA ENDURE FOREVER.
About
WILDLIFEDIRECT MAKES GRANTS TO AN AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION, WILDLIFEDIRECT KENYA, TO PURSUE THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: THE FLAGSHIP CAMPAIGN, "HANDS OFF OUR ELEPHANTS", FOCUSES ON STOPPING ELEPHANT POACHING, EXTINGUISHING THE DEMAND FOR IVORYAND SUPPORTING JUDICIAL REFORM FOR WILDLIFE. THIS THREE PRONGED APPROACH HAS RESULTED IN:1) INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ELEPHANT POACHING AND THE ILLEGAL IVORY TRADE THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS, PARTNERSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO DETER POACHING AND TRAFFICKING OF IVORY OUT OF KENYA2) ENGAGING IN DIALOGUE WITH THE CHINESE COMMUNITY BASED IN KENYA,3) SUPPORTING THE STRENGTHENING OF LAWS AND SENTENCING RELATED TO WILDLIFE CRIME AND DEVELOPING A RAPID REFERENCE GUIDE AND TRAINING FOR THE NEW WILDLIFE ACT IN KENYA FOR USE IN INVESTIGATIONS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND THE LEGAL COMMUNITY TO OBTAIN HIGHER CONVICTION RATES.4) SUPPORTING OPERATIONS OF WILDLIFEDIRECT KENYA TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING: DISBURSING FUNDS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS; MONITORING WILDLIFEDIRECT AND PROVIDER AGREEMENTS; OVERSEEING PROJECTS ON THE GROUND; PROVIDING TRAINING TO STAFF; MAINTAINING THE OFFICE OPERATIONS; AND MAINTAINING THE WEBSITE. THE WEBSITE DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ABOUT THE "HANDS OFF OUR ELEPHANTS" CAMPAIGN AND ACTS AS A MAIN PUBLIC RELATIONS TOOL TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SUCCESSES OF THE WORK OF WILDLIFEDIRECT KENYA.
Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “Our mission is to stop wildlife crises by inspiring all sectors of society to take responsibility and action to safeguard wildlife. by partnering with government, civil society and communities, we identify critical issues, execute innovative solutions and never give up.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To change hearts, minds and laws to ensure the critical species of africa endure forever.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as DE.
- The non-profit's address in 2017 is noted in the filing as 921 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE STE 304, WASHINGTON, DC, 20003.
- The non-profit's form for 2017 reports a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$53,307.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2004.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $243 in fundraising expenses.