Serengeti Foundation is located in Dripping Springs, TX. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Serengeti Foundation 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, Serengeti Foundation generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $900.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION CONSERVE AND MAINTAIN LAND THAT SERVE AS AN HABITAT TO THE ANIMALS. EACH RANCH ALLOWING ANIMALS TO ROAM AND LIVE FREELY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bert Von Roemer Director | 25 | $0 | |
Jeff Whitmire Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,781,045 |
| Interest on Savings | $247,971 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $44,788 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,073,804 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $31,250 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $64,010 |
| Occupancy | $83,693 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $127,174 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $515,816 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $865,123 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $35,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $900,123 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,266,045 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,015,964 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $29,095,724 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $34,377,733 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $65 |
Over the last fiscal year, Serengeti Foundation has awarded $35,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE DAVID SHELDRICK WILDLIFE TRUST PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $20,000 |
ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. | $15,000 |