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Nonprofit · EIN 81-2749463

GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA

Tax-exempt · ORLANDO, FL 32801

Financials

$1.6M$1.2M2022$1.7M$1.5M2024$1.4M$1.4M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2026990$1,433,254$1,435,179-$1,925$4,854,871$1,451$4,853,420
February 28, 2025990$1,739,951$1,483,103$256,848$4,478,936$13,537$4,465,399
February 28, 2023990$1,635,064$1,174,523$460,541$3,587,713$0$3,587,713
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,174,796
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$242,227
Net gain from sales of assets
$96,922
Net income from fundraising events
$16,231
Other revenue
$16,231

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,111,268
Other salaries and wages
$65,026
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$70,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$19,325
Program services (functional)
$1,254,741
Management and general (functional)
$146,750
Fundraising (functional)
$33,688

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,478,936
Total assets, end of year
$4,854,871
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,451
Net assets, end of year
$4,853,420
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,853,420
Gross receipts
$3,116,879
Employees
2
Year formed
2016
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHANIE FENNESSYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$73,473
DR JULIAN FENNESSYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$70,189
BELINDA VAN DEN BOSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TILL HOLLMANNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS KELSCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARS MARKGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AUSTIN G STEWARTTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TIM TETZLAFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended February 28, 2025: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHANIE FENNESSYEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$53,197
DR JULIAN FENNESSYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$48,199
BELINDA VAN DEN BOSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARILEIGH GORDONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TILL HOLLMANNBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHRIS KELSCHSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LARS MARKGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM TETZLAFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended February 28, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STEPHANIE FENNESSYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$45,750
JULIAN FENNESSYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0$43,250
BELINDA VAN DEN BOSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHARILEIGH GORDONTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TILL HOLLMANNCHAIR OF THE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRISTOPHER KELSCHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LARS MARKGRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM TETZLAFFDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
17 S MAGNOLIA AVE, ORLANDO, FL 32801-2646
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TILL HOLLMANN, 138 OAK ESTATES DR, CONROE, TX 77384
Signed the 990
TILL HOLLMANN, BOARD CHAIR
Return prepared by
RAMOS & FLOYD CPAS PLLC

Mission

THE GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA (GCF-USA) IS DEDICATED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL GIRAFFE IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CONSERVE GIRAFFE AND THEIR HABITAT. GCF-USA SELECTS PARTNERS THAT ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GIRAFFE CONSERVATION IN AFRICAN RANGE STATES AND THAT WORK TOGETHER IN A COLLABORATIVE MANNER. THESE PARTNERS INCLUDE GOVERNMENTS, NGOS, RESEARCHERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, AND WILDLIFE MANAGERS THROUGHOUT AFRICA AND INTERNATIONALLY; THEY ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE LONG-TERM CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL GIRAFFE POPULATIONS IN THE WILD. GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION TRUST (GCF-T) IN NAMIBIA HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING OUR PRIMARY PARTNER OF CHOICE. GCF-T IS A STRATEGIC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES SOLELY ON THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GIRAFFE IN THE WORK THROUGHOUT AFRICA. GCF-USA WILL ASSIST ITS PARNERS BY: -RAISING FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY FOR GIRAFFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS, ED

990 for the year ended February 28, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • THE GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA (GCF-USA) IS DEDICATED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL GIRAFFE IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CONSERVE GIRAFFE AND THEIR HABITAT.
    Expenses $1,254,741 · grants $1,111,268

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026990 on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-2749463
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,854,871
Income (IRS master file)
$3,116,879

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2026–––IRS
990February 2025–––IRS
990February 2024–––IRS
990February 2023$1,635,064$1,174,523$3,587,713IRS
990February 2022$1,429,391$778,618$3,254,004IRS
990February 2021–––IRS
990February 2020–––IRS
990February 2019–––IRS
990February 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA

What is the EIN of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA is 81-2749463.
Is GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending February 28, 2027) is due July 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2026.
Who is the principal officer of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 names TILL HOLLMANN.
Who are the officers and directors of GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,433,254, expenses of $1,435,179 and total assets of $4,854,871 at year end.

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