2025-10-27T12:48:35-07:00 2024-12-31 521864182 Kronzek Fisher & Lopez PLLC 607 2nd Street NE Washington DC 20002 990 2024-01-01 042730954 Wild Earth Allies Inc WILD 2023757766 2 Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase MD 20815 Katie Frohardt Executive Director 2023757766 2025-10-27 true true Jerry Lopez P00105650 2028539060 2025-10-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Katie Frohardt 2 Wisconsin Circle Chevy Chase MD 20815 7176457 false X www.wildearthallies.org X 1981 MD Wild Earth Allies protects vital areas of our planet for wildlife and people through local conservation action. We believe conservation rooted in local values, knowledge and practices drives lasting change. We form deep partnerships and invest locally to turn the tide of biodiversity loss globally. 10 10 13 0 0 0 5887925 5990336 0 109538 155928 19701 4251 6017164 6150515 1328679 1723133 0 1501497 1661309 0 107805 1401209 1622118 4231385 5006560 1785779 1143955 7779823 9187003 1970828 1969907 5808995 7217096 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 and people flourish in healthy ecosystems that sustain us all. false false 2172075 1403133 0 Africa: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): With globally important tropical forests, DRC provides vital habitat for critically endangered wildlife such as Grauers gorillas. We partner with Primate Expertise on community-based conservation covering 150,000 acres in and around Kahuzi-Biega National Park and Idjwi Island - both globally recognized as Key Biodiversity Areas. Rwanda: The Virunga volcanoes are home to globally important biodiversity, including the endangered mountain gorilla. Building on decades of successful great ape conservation, guided by Conservation Advisor Eugene Rutagarama along with Program Manager, Joelle Rutagarama, we partner with the women-led cooperative Imbereheza Gahunga to drive grassroots engagement that benefits people and mountain gorillas. Cameroon: Dja Biosphere Reserve covers 1.3M acres of key habitat for critically endangered forest elephants, western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees and more. With partner African Conservation & Development Foundation (ACDEF) we are implementing a community-centered model to improve forest management and protect at-risk wildlife. 1468944 91000 0 Southeast Asia: Cambodia: With some of the most intact forests and marine ecosystems in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a vital refuge for threatened species such as Asian elephants, gibbons, pangolins, sea turtles and marine mammals. Led by our Director Tuy Sereivathana, we collaborate with Government and community partners to conserve more than 2.7M acres of key habitat in ways that integrate cultural values and enrich local livelihoods. 645419 229000 0 Americas: El Salvador: Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered globally, fewer than 700 females remain in the Eastern Pacific with 50% of these nesting in El Salvador. With partner ProCosta and a dedicated community network, we engage coastal residents and fishers to increase hawksbill nest protection, reduce turtle bycatch, and improve human well-being. Costa Rica: Together with the Latin America Sea Turtle (LAST) Association, we are protecting critical areas for sea turtles, particularly leatherbacks and hawksbills, along the Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Belize: With the largest remaining rainforest area north of the Amazon basin, Belizes tropical forests are critical for biodiversity and our global climate. Our Trees of Belize project, led by our botanist Steven Brewer, is building essential botanical skills, and creating tools for improved forest management. United States - Delaware: The Great Cypress Swamp is the largest remaining contiguous forest on the Delmarva Peninsula, providing habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, mitigating climate change, and improving regional water quality. We work with land trust Delaware Wild Lands to restore this forested wetland with native tree species. 401228 0 0 See Schedule O 401228 0 0 4687666 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 false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 13 true false 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 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 289663 0 49557 Adam W Henson Conservation Director 40.00 X 197644 0 19550 Sarai Francois Director of Finance & Administration 40.00 X 165737 0 30022 Laura P Milton Communications Director 40.00 X 129775 0 23612 Jose R Urteaga Augier Director of Marine Partnerships 40.00 X 119411 0 22338 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 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 902230 0 145079 5 false true false 116846 5873490 127698 5990336 83877 0 83877 1097993 1025942 72051 72051 0 0 72051 Other income 900099 4251 4251 0 0 4251 6150515 4251 0 155928 1723133 1723133 354287 285319 39491 29477 1059509 953571 56401 49537 86516 69998 15348 1170 69678 56366 12198 1114 91319 73796 14650 2873 79875 65479 11406 2990 12909 11346 855 708 166696 146567 19529 600 41908 35406 5653 849 176052 155941 9239 10872 39509 23691 8203 7615 4264 3154 1110 0 19475 19475 0 0 5672 4086 1586 0 Field projects 1018856 1018856 0 0 License & registrations 6328 4558 1770 0 Miscellaneous 50574 36924 13650 0 5006560 4687666 211089 107805 1290631 1713357 192129 167026 1595885 2181418 13259 67869 164586 71808 19067 92778 3081316 3509536 11152 1587536 1443867 7779823 9187003 117569 244499 156628 153200 1696631 1572208 1970828 1969907 X 4328339 4919471 1480656 2297625 5808995 7217096 7779823 9187003 1143955 264146 X false true X true false X 0 3041264 3484148 4417729 5887925 5990336 22821402 0 0 3041264 3484148 4417729 5887925 5990336 22821402 8549225 14272177 0 0 49561 117112 83877 250550 0 5335 2271 4237 19701 4251 35795 23107747 0.61760 0.57730 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Reimbursed expenses 2020: 3405. 2021: 1330. 2022: 4219. 2023: 16925. 2024: 0. Description: Other income 2020: 1930. 2021: 941. 2022: 18. 2023: 2776. 2024: 4251. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 164586 71808 92778 92778 Advances to field 61154 ROU asset - operating 1360644 Deposits 22069 1443867 Operating lease liability 1572208 1572208 X 6401752 264146 -12909 251237 6150515 6150515 4993651 -12909 -12909 5006560 5006560 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, the statute of limitations for tax years 2021 through 2023 remains open with federal and state authorities. Pt XI, Line 2d Investment fees of $12,909 were netted against investment income on audited financial statements. Pt XII, Line 2d Investment fees of $12,909 were netted against investment income on audited financial statements. true East Asia and Pacific 1 17 program services See Part III, Line 4a 870388 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 program services See Part III, Line 4b 1511595 Central America 0 0 program services See Part III, Line 4c 332762 1 17 1 17 2714745 2714745 East Asia and Pacific program 91000 Wire 0 N/A Actual Sub-Saharan Africa program 1403133 Wire 0 N/A Actual Central America program 229000 Wire 0 N/A Actual 3 false false false false false false Pt I Line 2 Wild Earth Allies, Inc. maintains close contact with field teams and partners to ensure strong programmatic and financial alignment. Program achievements are monitored via reporting against agreed scopes of work, and program staff are in regular contact with field teams and partners. All funds transferred to teams and partners are carefully monitored. Wild Earth Allies Director of Finance & Administration provides oversight, working with in-country finance staff to ensure entries are properly recorded, and analyzing expenditures against fund transfers to ensure reasonable cash balances. X X X X false false false false false false false false false Katie Frohardt 289663 0 0 0 0 0 30000 0 20825 0 340488 0 0 0 Adam W Henson 197644 0 0 0 0 0 19550 0 1640 0 218834 0 0 0 Sarai Francois 165737 0 0 0 0 0 17250 0 13980 0 196967 0 0 0 Laura P Milton 129775 0 0 0 0 0 13020 0 12023 0 154818 0 0 0 X 7 127698 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. 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. 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 401228. 0. 0.