Conservation Force Inc
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Metairie, LA
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 72-1364493
Organization Overview
Conservation Force Inc is located in Metairie, LA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (D01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Conservation Force Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Force Inc 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 12/2021, Conservation Force Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE AND THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH SCIENCE BASED PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SERVICE, LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CONSERVATION AND SURVIVAL OF ELEPHANT IN SOUTHERN AND EASTERN AFRICA IS A PRIMARY CONCERN OF CONSERVATION FORCE. WE ARE LEADERS IN DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT ACTION PLANS AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF KEY ASPECTS OF THOSE PLANS. THIS INCLUDES SECURING ESSENTIAL LANDSCAPE, CONTROL OF POACHING, STIMULATING TOLERANCE OF LOCAL RURAL PEOPLE THROUGH CBNRM STRATEGIES, AND MUCH MORE. THE FOCUS IS THE SUPPORT AND PERPETUATION OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROGRAMS IN THE WORLD- THE UNDISPUTED STRONGHOLDS OF THE LARGEST REMAINING ELEPHANT POPULATIONS.PROJECTS IN ZIMBABWE, TANZANIA & NAMIBIA; THE CLEAN WATER PROJECT; THE DNA TAGGING PROJECT; THE DOORWAY TO WATERWAYS PROJECTS; JUST TO LIST A FEW.
CONSERVATION OF WHITE AND BLACK RHINO OF SOUTHERN AFRICA: LIKE ELEPHANT, THE BLACK AND WHITE RHINO OF SOUTHERN AFRICA ARE THE LARGEST REMAINING POPULATIONS. THE POPULATIONS ARE STABLE OR GROWING. THE PROGRAMS ARE THE MOST SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORLD AND CONSERVATION FORCE DOES ALL THAT IT CAN FOR THE CONSERVATION AND SURVIVAL OF THE SPECIES BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, FUNDING FOR PLANNING AND FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF IMPORTANT COMPONENTS OF THOSE RECOVERY ACTION PLANS.
CONTROL OF POACHING: LAW ENFORCEMENT, PARTICULARLY THE CONTROL OF POACHING IS AN ELEMENTARY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT NECESSITY AND A PART OF ALL LION, LEOPARD, ELEPHANT AND RHINO RECOVERY EFFORTS. CONSERVATION FORCE FUNDS ANTI-POACHING EFFORTS ACROSS AFRICA, PARTICULARLY IN TANZANIA AND ZIMBABWE DURING THE 2019 PERIOD IN SPECIES IMPORTANT AREAS OUTSIDE OF FORMAL FULLY PROTECTED NATIONAL PARKS.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES AND PROJECTS TO ESTABLISH AND FURTHER THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE, PROTECTION OF HABITAT AND BIODIVERSITY INTEGRITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John J Jackson III Chairman & President | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $0 |
Christian B Jackson Secretary & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 80 | $0 |
Renee Snider Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Danewe Van Der Westhuyzen Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Shane Mahoney Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,203,691 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,203,691 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $207 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,206,424 |
| 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 | $622,841 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $60,714 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,996 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,495 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,300 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $669 |
| Office expenses | $15,173 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,048 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,993 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,265,849 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,293 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,876,441 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,557 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $148,348 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,051,639 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,051,639 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,051,639 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Conservation Force Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arthur R Dubs Foundation Medford, OR PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUR GREATEST NEEDS | $20,000 |
Wiggs Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $11,745,278 |
| Earnings | $627 |
| Net Contributions | $108,776 |
| Other Expense | $426,741 |
| Ending Balance | $11,427,940 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wildlife Association Of Texas New Braunfels, TX | $2,314,738 | $3,347,511 |
Conservation Force Inc Metairie, LA | $2,051,639 | $2,206,424 |
Spray And Neuter Initiative Program Alvin, TX | $103,334 | $867,743 |
Texas Humane Legislation Network Inc Austin, TX | $2,900,379 | $1,533,430 |
Texas Conservation Alliance Dallas, TX | $2,082,853 | $723,338 |
Mississippi Wildlife Federation Madison, MS | $188,646 | $519,663 |
Rocking R Ranch & Rescue Inc Kosciusko, MS | $94,097 | $670,532 |
Louisiana Wildlife Federation Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $484,783 | $246,504 |
Shelter A Mutt Inc Corpus Christi, TX | $4,977 | $253,924 |
Permian Basin Animal Advocates Midland, TX | $16,815 | $248,094 |
Saving Our Companion Animals - Fort Bend County Katy, TX | $71,237 | $249,668 |
Dog Lodge Sanctuary Hempstead, TX | $62,225 | $0 |