2024-02-14T12:30:47-06:00 2023-09-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2022-10-01 530183181 Defenders of Wildlife DEFE 2026829400 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 Jamie Rappaport Clark President & CEO 2026829400 2024-02-14 1 Jamie Rappaport Clark XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Lori A Collingsworth P00639819 7038930300 2024-02-14 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Jamie Rappaport Clark 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 39155766 0 X www.defenders.org X 1947 DC Habitat and species protection. 15 14 216 136 0 0 42083349 36161737 32074 46103 223366 -585538 463274 258384 42802063 35880686 674005 752244 0 0 17204962 17541373 1431178 1966832 1100796 18645315 17289521 37955460 37549970 4846603 -1669284 48630491 50165827 5197679 4373966 43432812 45791861 X Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. 0 0 12764965 681399 46103 Conservation and Restoration of Imperiled Biodiversity in North America: Defenders of Wildlife focuses on the conservation of imperiled species and keystone or umbrella species that help restore the integrity and health of ecosystems. Our focus on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity defines our important niche in the environmental and conservation community. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, our programs emphasize imperiled species and their habitat throughout North America because of the irreparable loss that species extinction represents. We believe in the inherent value of wildlife and the natural world. To realize our conservation vision, Defenders of Wildlife engages in policy analysis 17242808 70845 Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation:Defenders of Wildlife implements nation-wide conservation initiatives and place-based conservation programs that are rooted in the communities in which we work. We focus on strategic areas where we can have a positive impact on wildlife and landscapes. We are driven by our responsibility to mobilize and grow a movement for conservation that will endure for generations to come. We issue a quarterly publication, DEFENDERS, sent to all members, which features informative articles on important wildlife and land management conservation issues, editorial comment, and updates on current activities taken by the organization. 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Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Defenders' tax positions and concluded that Defenders had no significant uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2023 and 2022. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated organization revenue and eliminations 6,793. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated organization expenses and eliminations 3,923. 1 North America - Mexico 0 1 Program services See Part V 100765 0 1 0 0 0 1 100765 0 100765 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: Foreign expenditures are directly tracked and accounted for on the accrual method of accounting. Part III Accounting Method: Part I, line 3, Column (e): Conservation efforts in Mexico such as species, habitat conservation, and the progressive development of wildlife law and policy in Mexico. 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Alaska Wilderness League 122 C Street NW Suite 240 Washington DC 20001 521814742 501(c)(3) 55000 0 N/A N/A To support the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign's efforts to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Blackfeet Tribe of the Blackfeet Nation PO Box 970 Browning MT 59417 823776315 115 Tribal 36900 0 N/A N/A To install specialized bison fencing for their growing cultural herd. Clark Fork Coalition PO Box 7593 Missoula MT 59807 363428665 501(c)(3) 30653 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with the Montana Beaver Conflict Resolution Program to promote coexistence with beaver in Western Montana. Florida Conservation Group Inc 609 Poinciana Road Nokomis FL 34275 471365766 501(c)(3) 30000 0 N/A N/A To support landscape-scale conservation in southwest Florida. University of Montana 32 Campus Drive Missoula MT 59812 816001713 115 25000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs for field technicians for the Southwest Montana DNA project. Aris Land & Livestock LLC 49908 N 21st Lane New River AZ 85087 821357878 24000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves in the Gila National Forest. Montana Fresh Water Partners Inc PO Box 338 Livingston MT 59047 452804436 501(c)(3) 21000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with a beaver conflict resolution position for MT Region 3, hosted by Montana Freshwater Partners. National Wildlife Federation 240 North Higgins Suite 2 Missoula MT 59802 530204616 501(c)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with a beaver coexistence field technician in Northwest Wyoming. Association for the Betterment of Bucksport PO Box 1888 Conway SC 29528 844669585 501(c)(3) 18000 0 N/A N/A To conduct a hydrological evaluation of Bucksport. KCK Investments Inc 4747 S Power Road Mesa AZ 85212 860920223 18000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves in the Gila National Forest. Rangeland Wild PO BOX 39 Indian Hills CO 80454 854017787 501(c)(3) 16000 0 N/A N/A For Ranching with Wolves workshop in Oregon; towards continued wolf-livestock coexistence work in North Park, CO. The Blackfoot Challenge Inc 405 Main Street Ovando MT 59854 810488863 501(c)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A To support grizzly bear coexistence projects. Weiler Woods for Wildlife PO Box 128 Lynn NC 28750 874584220 501(c)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A To support the production of a red wolf educational curriculum. The Partnership Project Inc PO Box 65826 Washington DC 20035 522192070 501(c)(3) 13000 0 N/A N/A To support Combined Defense Project; to support GLT. Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory 14500 Lark Bunting Lane Brighton CO 80603 841079882 501(c)(3) 11032 0 N/A N/A To support data analysis for the partnership research project; to support the analysis of data collected as part of a collaborative effort with Santa Fe County. Alask Wildlife Alliance PO Box 202022 Anchorage AK 99520 920073877 501(c)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with a coordinator for the Cook Inlet Beluga Advocacy Group and its activities. Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes PO Box 1027 Poplar MT 59255 810292623 115 Tribal 10000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with installing bison fencing for the Fort Peck cultural buffalo herd. Intertribal Buffalo Counsel 520 Kansas City St Suite 300 Rapid City SD 57701 273029417 115 Tribal 10000 0 N/A N/A For the annual Yellowstone bison transfer. Patagonia Area Resource Alliance Inc PO Box 1044 Patagonia AZ 85624 454416414 501(c)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A To support collaborative effort to stop environmentally damaging mining projects. Species Survival Network PO Box 507 Highland MD 20777 522133713 501(c)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A To support SSN. American Prairie Foundation 2048 Analysis Drive Suite B Bozeman MT 59718 810541893 501(c)(3) 8500 0 N/A N/A To assist with riparian restoration efforts for beaver in American Prairie Montana. Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc PO Box 1148 Franklin NC 28744 562142199 501(c)(3) 7700 0 N/A N/A To help implement projects for the benefit of eastern hellbender salamanders and other species; to assist with costs associated with hosting film screenings within the river basin; for the use and benefit of Tennessee River Basin Network. League of Conservation Voters Inc 1920 L Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20036 521733698 501(c)(4) 6500 0 N/A N/A For co-sponsorship of a New Member of Congress Reception; to support the ending of lease sales in the Arctic Refuge. Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge PO Box 13519 Port Isabel TX 78578 742815350 501(c)(3) 6250 0 N/A N/A To support the 2023 Ocelot Conservation Festival; to support the "Earth Day Clean up at Laguna Atascosa NWR" event; to support the Latino Conservation Week events. Andrus Ranch Holdings LLC HC 30 Box 36501 Concho AZ 85924 462900171 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on the Ortega and Sponseller allotments and surrounding areas in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Flying W Ranch Inc PO Box 644 Reserve NM 87830 861001499 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves in the Gila National Forest. Slade Ranch LLC CO Sug Peters PO Box 761 Springerville AZ 85938 202888386 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on Greer and Voigt allotments and surrounding areas in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Strayhorse Ranch LLC 1849 Homestead Rd Lakeside AZ 85929 260702407 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on Strayhorse, Blue Ridge and South Escudilla allotments in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The Wilderness Society 1801 Pennsylvania Ave NW Suite 200 Washington DC 20006 530167933 501(c)(3) 5794 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with the workshop in New Mexico. Nils Pedersen DBA Wind River Bear Institute LLC PO Box 750689 Fairbanks AK 99775 842591569 5500 0 N/A N/A Support for Salmonfest and Safety in Bear Country" program. Tom Miner Basin Association 527 Tom Miner Creek Road Emigrant MT 59027 472837284 501(c)(3) 5500 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with Livestock Loss Prevention Program; to support costs associated with wildlife coordinator. 24 8 To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves. 5 31500 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to install bison fencing for the Blackfeet Nation's cultural buffalo herd. 1 20000 N/A N/A Electric Fence Incentive Program. 69 19729 N/A N/A To assist with costs to transfer Yellowstone bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. 1 6750 N/A N/A For Ranching with Wolves workshops. 1 6393 N/A N/A Bear Co-existence Incentive Program. 1 195 N/A N/A Part I, Line 2: The Organization enters into a written grant agreement with the grantee that includes specific financial and programmatic accomplishment reporting requirements. 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Our work is aimed at the prevention of species and habitats from becoming imperiled, the protection of endangered and threatened species and their habitats, and the restoration of the health of vulnerable species and their habitats. We are known for our innovative and pragmatic responses to a constantly changing political, economic and social environment. Our staff of scientists, wildlife policy experts, lobbyists, communications experts, and attorneys work in the halls of Congress, state legislatures, the courts, and local communities, and in numerous Defenders field offices across the country. We develop and advocate for innovative "up-stream" management solutions for public and private lands that encourage conservation of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats. We emphasize collaboration with other groups as a means of bringing to bear as much collective influence as possible on policymakers and processes which are often subjected to relentless pressure from special interests. The shared goal of all of our activities is to make Defenders the nation's most effective champion of imperiled wildlife in an era of climate change and habitat loss, leading the way in meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities that tomorrow presents to leave a rich and diverse natural legacy for future generations. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation: (continued) issues; maintaining an activist network and alerting activists to contact elected officials on key wildlife conservation issues; and providing information to students and teachers on wildlife issues. We also reach the public by briefing the local and national media on important wildlife topics, by producing high quality video and radio public service announcements on protecting America's wildlife and public lands and engaging supporters on our social network channels and though our daily blog. Defenders of Wildlife's website and social media platforms offer extensive information on wildlife species and related conservation issues. The website, www.defenders.org, serves as a resource for learning more about wildlife, understanding current policy issues, and getting involved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Audit Committee meets with staff and auditors to review the draft 990 and address any Committee member comments. The staff then sends the draft 990 to all Board Members prior to finalization and submission of the 990 to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization annually requests completion of the conflict of interest form. The Board of Directors will take action, as deemed necessary, to address any potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a For the President's salary, Human Resources independently collects salary survey information from other not-for-profit's as well as other Green groups and compiles findings. These findings are provided to the Organization's Executive Committee that then holds a closed door conference to establish the president's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The Organization's Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. This process is consistent with previous years. Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 384043084 Protecting wildlife, natural habitats, and the environment. 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