Wild Tomorrow Fund
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-2756880
Organization Overview
Wild Tomorrow Fund is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Wild Tomorrow Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Tomorrow Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wild Tomorrow Fund generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 48.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WILD TOMORROW FUND IS DEDICATED TO THE PROTECTION OF THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THE HABITATS THEY DEPEND ON FOR SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HABITAT CONSERVATION: WILD TOMORROW FUND FUNDS THE CONSERVATION OF LAND IN STRATEGIC, BIODIVERSE AREAS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND RECONNECT HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE. THIS INCLUDES THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND RE-WILDING OF THE GREATER UKUWELA NATURE RESERVE, A WILDLIFE CORRIDOR IN SOUTH AFRICA (INCLUDING BOTH THE UKUWELA AND MFULENI PROPERTIES).
GUEST AND VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES: WILD TOMORROW FUND OPERATES A CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO PAY THE COSTS OF THEIR EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO MAKING A DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. EACH VOLUNTEER TRAVELS TO SOUTH AFRICA TO LEARN ABOUT CRITICAL CONSERVATION ISSUES BY PARTICIPATING PERSONALLY IN CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES. THIS YEAR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF EXPENSES WAS GRANTED TO WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA NPC TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF LODGING FOR GUESTS.
WILDLIFE PROTECTION: WILD TOMORROW FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AT PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT RESERVES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AND AT THE RESERVES OWNED AND MANAGED BY WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA. WE FUND THE PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR RANGERS, ANTI-POACHING TEAMS AND CONSERVATION MANAGERS TO ENABLE THEM TO KEEP WILDLIFE SAFE. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING WILDLIFE COLLARING/GPS TAGS FOR MONITORING ELEPHANTS, PANGOLINS, RHINOS AND OTHER THREATENED SPECIES, RHINO HORN TRIMMING FOR ANTI-POACHING, AND THE PROVISION OF FEED, MILK & SUPPORT FOR SECURITY COSTS AT TWO REGIONAL RHINO ORPHANAGES.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT: WILD TOMORROW FUND WORKS TO ENSURE THE LOCAL PEOPLE OF THE MDUKU COMMUNITY SURROUNDING WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA'S WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA BENEFIT FROM AND ARE AN ACTIVE PART OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. THIS INCLUDES THE EMPLOYMENT BY WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA OF 14 COMMUNITY WOMEN, THE "GREEN MAMBAS", WHO UNDERTAKE HABITAT RESTORATION WORK AT WILDLIFE RESERVES, AND THE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF TWO DAYCARE CENTERS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THROUGH OUR LOCAL PARTNER, LESSONS IN CONSERVATION, WE EDUCATE YOUNG AFRICAN CHILDREN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND CONSERVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Seth Hendon Chairman & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Steward President & Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $148,799 |
Jessica Masters Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Steward Chief Operating Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $113,799 |
Carol Ciszek Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Greybe Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $241,311 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,476,549 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,195 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,717,860 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $128,812 |
| Investment income | $31,281 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$123 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,877,830 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,444,914 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $274,999 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,733 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $51,436 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,974 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,208 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,645 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,537 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $119,795 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,232 |
| Office expenses | $43,383 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $6,175 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,487 |
| All other expenses | $610 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,126,969 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $486 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,493 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,065 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,551 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,711,489 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,118,474 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,303 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $23,484 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $145,923 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $172,710 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,877,232 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $68,532 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,118,474 |