2024-11-13T18:23:10-06:00 2023-12-31 N&D TAX AND ADVISORY LLC 1741 SIDEWINDER DR STE 200 PARK CITY UT 84060 990 2023-01-01 822083991 Eco Defense Group % NATHAN EDMONDSON ECOD 8188503343 6300 N Sagewood Drive Suite H-234 Park City UT 84098 Nathan Edmondson President 3109054997 2024-11-13 true true GARRIT G DAHL P01381099 4356553300 X 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Nathan Edmondson 6300 N Sagewood DriveH-234 Park City UT 84098 1241507 false X www.ecodefensegroup.org X 2017 NC See Schedule O 9 9 2 18 0 749184 1216502 0 0 6 5 0 0 749190 1216507 0 0 0 0 61190 55024 0 0 90045 601988 599970 663178 654994 86012 561513 146204 773266 40814 106363 105390 666903 X See Schedule O false false 508639 See Schedule O 508639 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 7 0 2 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false X NATHAN EDMONDSON 8188503343 6300 N SAGEWOOD DRIVE SUITE H-234 PARK CITY UT 84098 Nathan Edmondson President 75.0 0.0 X X 50613 0 0 Mathilda Joubert Director 10.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Adrian Chavez Director 10.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Don Kendall Director 10.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Joseph Ban Director 10.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Dezso Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Andy Tran Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Jannell Macauley Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Erwin Nepomuceno Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 50613 0 0 0 false false false 0 1216502 586968 1216502 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 25000 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1216507 5 0 0 0 0 50613 16871 16871 16871 0 500 500 0 0 3911 1291 1329 1291 0 4231 4231 6712 6712 0 0 0 235370 235370 2594 1730 432 432 20673 6493 6849 7331 15544 10368 2588 2588 0 0 25900 25900 0 0 0 0 43904 43904 0 FIELD WORK RANGER SUPPLIES 13521 13521 FIELD WORK AIRFARE 45009 45009 FIELD WORK SUPPLIES 42995 42995 FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 30813 30813 112704 91087 16798 4819 654994 508639 56310 90045 33750 5440 0 0 0 0 31060 72579 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 310890 90643 81394 220247 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 475000 146204 773266 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50000 40814 56363 40814 106363 X 105390 666903 0 0 105390 666903 146204 773266 561513 X false false false X 230255 332773 659707 749184 1216502 3188421 61 61 0 0 0 230316 332773 659707 749184 1216502 3188482 0 0 0 3188482 2 6 5 13 0 2 6 5 13 0 0 230316 332773 659709 749190 1216507 3188495 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 245114 68718 176396 65776 21925 43851 220247 ARTWORK 475000 475000 0 CREDIT CARDS PAYABLE 56363 56363 false Sub-Saharan Africa Program Services Wildlife Protection 36838 36838 36838 false false false false false false Part I, Line 3 - Activities per Region Region Expenditures Investments Africa $36,838 $0 X 14 500000 FMV Sales X Storage Cabinet 1 8340 FMV X Fieldwork Supplies 5 18630 FMV X Equipment 1 59998 FMV false false false Form 990 - Organizations Mission Eco Defense Group is a Consultancy. Our small and dynamic team brokers extraordinary expertise, talent, and experience to the frontlines of African wildlife conflicts. We are called when traditional approaches are not enough to protect wildlife from evolving threats. We train, equip, mentor, and capacitate those on the frontlines. We are innovative in action in the war to keep the rhino and all other wildlife safe. Form 990, Part I, Line 6 The organization's volunteers provide support by facilitating the on the ground programs, fundraising and marketing. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a - First Accomplishment In 2023, Eco Defense Group achieved notable accomplishments across various areas, reinforcing its mission to protect African wildlife and contribute to broader conservation and security efforts: - Strategic Grant from Safari Club International Foundation: Eco Defense Group received a grant from the Hunter Legacy 100 Fund to enhance the capabilities of wildlife professionals in South Africa, focusing on combating syndicate-backed poaching. - Partnership with Vista Outdoor Foundation : Collaborating with the Vista Outdoor Foundation, Eco Defense Group developed unique capabilities in Kruger National Park and other critical areas to protect rhino populations from high-level threats. - Support for Special Operations Team in Table Mountain National Park: The organization continued its support for the SEAM Team (Sea, Air, Mountain), an elite ranger unit trained to counter poaching and criminal activities in Table Mountain National Park. - Expansion of Tactical Training Programs : Eco Defense Group expanded its tactical training programs for African rangers, focusing on advanced tracking techniques and situational awareness, enhancing the protection of endangered species and the safety of rangers. - Community Engagement and Education Initiatives : Through new community outreach programs, Eco Defense Group aimed to reduce local involvement in poaching by providing education and alternative livelihoods, strengthening community ties, and fostering local support for conservation. - Expansion into Media and Information Efforts : The organization launched media and information services to aid national park conservation strategies, focusing on raising awareness and providing resources to strengthen conservation policies. - Services Supporting U.S. Military and Law Enforcement: Eco Defense Group expanded its services to align with U.S. military and law enforcement priorities, offering expertise and support on wildlife crime that intersects with national security and border protection issues. These achievements underscore Eco Defense Group's commitment to protecting wildlife through strategic partnerships, innovative training, and expanded support in media, national defense, and law enforcement. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Organization's Process to Review Form 990 The Board President reviews the Form 990 before filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation Governing documents, public inspection copies of the Form 990, and other pertinent documents are made available upon request. 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