2024-10-21T10:19:40-07:00 2023-12-31 521864182 Kronzek Fisher & Lopez PLLC 607 2nd Street NE Washington DC 20002 990 2023-01-01 042730954 Wild Earth Allies Inc WILD 2023757766 2 Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase MD 20815 Katie Frohardt Executive Director 2023757766 2024-10-17 true true Jerry Lopez P00105650 2028539060 2024-10-21 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Katie Frohardt 2 Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase MD 20815 8897102 false X www.wildearthallies.org X 1981 MD Wild Earth Allies protects vital areas of our natural world for the benefit of wildlife, habitats, and people by inspiring collaborative action. We believe investing in locally led conservation is key to turning the tide of biodiversity loss globally. Together with out field teams and partners, we conserve over 4 million acres of vital land and seascapes around the world. 10 10 14 0 0 0 4417729 5887925 0 49561 109538 4237 19701 4471527 6017164 971585 1328679 0 1100544 1501497 0 106734 1134600 1401209 3206729 4231385 1264798 1785779 4689286 7779823 839175 1970828 3850111 5808995 X Our mission is to protect vital areas of our natural world for the benefit of wildlife, habitats, and people by inspiring collaborative action. Our vision is a world where wildlife flourishes in healthy ecosystems that sustain us all. false false 1883605 1140636 0 Africa: We partner with Primate Expertise in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on community-based conservation in/around Kahuzi-Biega National Park and on Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu. Together with the women-led cooperative Imbereheza Gahunga in Rwanda, we invest in community initiatives that improve human well-being and reduce pressures on endangered mountain gorillas and their habitat. In Cameroon, we advance community-based conservation in the Dja Biosphere Reserve with our partner African Conservation and Development Foundation (ACDEF). Key 2023 acheivements include: 1) Confirmed 22 gorilla births since 2017, sustaining a 10% population growth of critically endangered Grauers gorillas in our DRC project area; 2) In DRC, grew more than 61,500 Ape Trees seedlings to date using seeds collected from ape dung, which were used to reforest 741 acres of degraded park habitat and reach over 5,300 people with valuable natural resources such as fruit, medicine, and fuelwood; 3) In Rwanda, constructed 836 household rainwater harvest tanks to date, improving health and well-being of 5,000+ people and decreasing water collection in mountain gorilla habitat; and 4)Engaged Indigenous BaAka and other community members across 13 villages in the design of new community conservation and managment areas in Cameroon. 1203478 0 0 Southeast Asia: In Cambodia, we work across 2.5 million acres of priority forests and coastal marine areas that provide essential habitat for Asian elephants, gibbons, sea turtles and other at-risk wildlife. We partner with Indigenous and other communities and government agencies on conservation actions that integrate cultural values and enrich local livelihoods. Key 2023 achievements include: 1) Expanded pileated gibbon surveys and protections in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary, a global stronghold for the endangered ape; 2) Promoted peaceful human- elephant coexistance in two villages in the Cardamom Mountains; 3) Advanced conservation of 20,000+ acres of critical marine habitats including coral reefs, mangroves, and the Gulf of Thailands largest seagrass meadows; and 4) Reached over 5,000 people across 25 communities with sustainable livelihoods programming. 547421 188223 0 Americas: We partner with ProCosta in El Salvador to support population recovery of critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles through nest protection and community engagement. We joined forces with Latin American Sea Turtles (LAST) to support recovery of the endangered population of NW Atlantic leatherback sea turtles through protection of vital nesting beaches in Costa Rica. In Belize, we build botanic expertise and create new tools for improved forest management. In the United States, we collaborate Delaware Wild Lands to rewild the Great Cypress Swamp in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Key 2023 achievements include: 1) In El Salvador, protected 429 hawksbill turtle nests, released over 32,000 hatchlings, and trained 150+ members of the local hawksbill conservation network; 2) In Costa Rica, protected 427 leatherback turtle nests, released over 18,000 hatchlings, and removed over 11,000 pounds of waste from nesting beaches; 3) In Belize, conducted botanic field surveys, bringing our list of native tree species to 1,309 and advance a prototype for a Trees of Belize digital app; 4) In the US, planted more than 33,000 native Atlantic white cedar and bald cypress trees to date and implemented a monitoring protocol to measure our restoration impact; 5) We also provided emergency support to the local NGO GrosBios to rehabilitate leatherback turtle hatcheries on Mexicos Pacific coast following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Otis. 347745 0 0 See Schedule O 347745 0 0 3982249 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false true true true false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 14 true true true true CB false false false false false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AL AK AR CA CO CT DC FL GA IL KS KY ME MD MA MI MN MO NV NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WV WI X X the organization 2023757766 2 Wisconsin Circle 900 Chevy Chase MD 20815 Katie Frohardt Executive Director 40.00 X 287623 0 46725 Adam W Henson Conservation Director 40.00 X 168959 0 17000 Sarai Francois Director of Finance & Administration 40.00 X 140891 0 25608 Laura P Milton Communication Director 40.00 X 119685 0 9407 Clea Newman Soderlund Board Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Virginia M Busch Board Vice Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 C Jonathan Fischer Board Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Steven Rosenthal Board Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Mohamed I Bakarr Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 David Hamlin Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jo-Elle Mogerman Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sophie Oppenheimer Board Member (October 2023 - 2.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Ann Ruoff Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Karen B Winnick Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 717158 0 98740 4 false true false 40089 5847836 36704 5887925 117112 0 117112 2872364 2879938 -7574 -7574 0 0 -7574 Reimbursed expenses 900099 16925 16925 0 0 Other income 900099 2776 2776 0 0 19701 6017164 19701 0 109538 37240 37240 1291439 1291439 350998 322472 23467 5059 961125 843287 51244 66594 40701 33600 5582 1519 63574 54032 7550 1992 85099 73617 9133 2349 79881 68352 8152 3377 84755 59920 9835 15000 47468 41477 5850 141 173457 155834 6920 10703 36521 28701 7820 0 4416 3486 930 0 14300 14300 0 0 4908 3742 1166 0 Field projects 933545 933545 0 0 License & registrations 4680 3568 1112 0 Miscellaneous 17278 13637 3641 0 4231385 3982249 142402 106734 572701 1290631 996997 192129 479975 1595885 17744 13259 71400 52333 33367 19067 1999510 3081316 588992 1587536 4689286 7779823 118114 117569 159963 156628 561098 1696631 839175 1970828 X 3185282 4328339 664829 1480656 3850111 5808995 4689286 7779823 1785779 173105 X false true X true false X 0 1877564 3041264 3484148 4417729 5887925 18708630 0 0 1877564 3041264 3484148 4417729 5887925 18708630 7728790 10979840 0 0 0 49561 117112 166673 0 113214 5335 2271 4237 19701 144758 19020061 0.57730 0.66900 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Reimbursed expenses 2019: 111374. 2020: 3405. 2021: 1330. 2022: 4219. 2023: 16925. Description: Other income 2019: 1840. 2020: 1930. 2021: 941. 2022: 18. 2023: 2776. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 71400 52333 19067 19067 Advances to field 91417 ROU asset - operating 1476674 Deposits 19445 1587536 Operating lease liability 1696631 1696631 X 6190269 173105 173105 6017164 6017164 4231385 4231385 4231385 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization is exempt from income taxes under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) and applicable state statutes. No provision for income taxes is required at December 31, 2023, as the Organization had no net unrelated business income. The Organization follows FASB ASC 740 Income Taxes the authoritative guidance relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. These provisions provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements and prescribe a threshold of more likely than not for recognition and derecognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Organization performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the year ended December 31, 2023, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or which may have any affect on its tax-exempt status. As of December 31, 2023, the statute of limitations for tax years 2020 through 2022 remains open with federal and state authorities. true East Asia and Pacific 1 9 program services See Part III, Line 4a 705960 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 program services See Part III, Line 4b 1257328 Central America 0 0 program services See Part III, Line 4c 232927 1 9 1 9 2196215 2196215 Sub-Saharan Africa program 1140636 Wire 0 N/A Actual Central America program 150803 Wire 0 N/A Actual 2 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Wild Earth Allies, Inc. monitors its sub-grant agreements both programmatically and financially. Program achievements are monitored via regular reporting on achievements against a planned scope of work. Additionally Wild Earth Allies, Inc. program staff are in regular contact with partner organizations. Additionally, financial reporting is required from all grantees at a minimum on a quarterly basis. In some cases, depending on the risk assessment, monthly reporting may be required. Regardless until advances under grants are properly accounted for, no new advances are made. true Delaware Wild Lands Inc 315 Main Street Odessa DE 19730 510101678 501(c)3 37240 0 Actual N/A Program 1 0 X X X X false false false false false false false false false Katie Frohardt 257623 0 30000 0 0 0 30000 0 17993 0 335616 0 0 0 Adam W Henson 168959 0 0 0 0 0 17000 0 1913 0 187872 0 0 0 Sarai Francois 140891 0 0 0 0 0 15000 0 11792 0 167683 0 0 0 X 3 36704 Sales Price false true false Other Pt III, Line 4d - Global/other - This year we expanded our Conservation Fellows program, building greater capacity and networks for a diverse cadre of young conservation practitioners through immersive field experiences with our teams and partners. In addition, this year we increased protection and restoration efforts targeting threatened treas in priority forested landscapes globally. Pt VI, Line 11b The Form 990 is first reviewed by management. The Treasurer, as delegated by the Board of Directors, then reviews the Form 990 with the Finance/Audit Committee. The Form 990 is also shared with the full Board of Directors, and any necessary adjustments are made prior to its filing. Pt VI, Line 12c Board members are annually required to disclose to the organization any potential conflicts of interest. Pt VI, Line 15a The Board Chair, in collaboration with the Executive Committee, reviews the performance of the Executive Director annually, and makes recommendations to the full Board about compensation adjustments as appropriate. This includes a periodic review of compensation data points across several peer organizations to ensure appropriate compensation of the Executive Director. Pt VI, Line 15b The Board approves the annual budget which includes compensation levels for the upcoming year. Pt VI, Line 19 The organization makes listed documents available upon request during normal business hours. Other Supplemental Information - Our organization was founded in 1981, and in 2016 we changed our name to Wild Earth Allies, Inc. from Fauna & Flora International, Inc. As Wild Earth Allies, we focus both on direct implementation and work through a global network of partners with whom we collaborate on community-based biodiversity conservation. Our priority terrestrial and marine ecosystems cover more than 3 million acres in Southeast Asia, Central Africa and the Americas. These vital areas are key to protecting rich biodiversity and building the resilience of wildlife and people to our changing climate. Since 2018, all revenue reflects Wild Earth Allies programs and partnerships around the world, including in the United States. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d See Schedule O 347745. 0. 0.