Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund

Organization Overview

Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Since 2019, Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $6,508,523. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SEE SCHEDULE OSUPPORT GLOBAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN PROGRAM IS TO SUPPORT GLOBAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR ENDANGERED SPECIES. THE FUND'S FOCUS IS TO SECURE A FUTURE FOR WILD GORILLAS BY BUILDING A PERMANENT HOME FOR THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND. THE ELLEN FUND IS SUPPORTING THE DIAN FOSSEY FUND AS IT WORKS WITH THE LOCAL POPULATION, GORILLA EXPERTS, LOCAL AND WORLD-CLASS ARCHITECTS, TECHNOLOGY SPONSORS AND MANY OTHERS TO CREATE A CAMPUS THAT WILL SUPPORT (A) THE LONG TERM HEALTH AND CARE OF THE DIAN FOSSEY FUND, (B) GORILLA SCIENCE, (C) RESPONSIBLE TOURISM, AND (D) THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL POPULATION. WITH THE RELEASE OF ELLEN DEGENERES' CONSERVATION DOCUMENTARY ENDANGERED IN 2021, THE ELLEN FUND LAUNCHED THE ENDANGERED CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS FOR THE SEVEN ENDANGERED SPECIES FEATURED IN THE FILM.BEYOND THE GROUNDBREAKING ELLEN CAMPUS AND ENDANGERED CAMPAIGN, THE ELLEN FUND ALSO AIMS TO INSPIRE MILLIONS TOWARDS CONSERVATION THROUGH COMMUNICATION SUCH AS SOCIAL MEDIA. THE ELLEN FUND ALSO PROVIDED SEED FUNDING AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR MASS MEDIA, AN AFRICAN-BASED FILMMAKER THAT TELLS STORIES WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL IMPACT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Casey Rogers
Board Member, Executive Di
$180,000
Portia DE Rossi
Board Member/president
$0
Ellen Degeneres
Board Member/director
$0
Harley Neuman
Board Member/treasurer
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Tethos Creative
Website & Digital Content
$120,191
Edward Charles Foundation
Accounting
$113,936
Mars Force Touring Inc
Performance Services
$100,001
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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$1,329,662
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,329,662
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,621
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 $1,336,533

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund has awarded $2,177,827 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND

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Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: TO CONSTRUCT A PERMANENT FACILITY IN RWANDA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GORILLA PROTECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND INTERNATIONAL, TO INCREASE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CAPABILITIES, TO PROVIDE INCREASED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EXHIBIT SPACE PROMOTING GORILLA PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION, AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FACILITIES.

$1,612,727

Austin, TX

PURPOSE: GRANT TO SUPPORT CLOUDED LEOPARD WORKING GROUP & IMPACT MADAGASCAR'S LEMUR CONSERVATION WORK

$160,000

MASS DESIGN GROUP LTD

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: THE ELLEN DEGENERES CAMPUS OF THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS MEDIA PROJECT

$105,000

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY INC

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Sarasota, FL

PURPOSE: GRANT PAYMENT TO SUPPORT SHARK CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES IN BELIZE LED BY THE GRANTEE

$100,000

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO

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Reno, NV

PURPOSE: GRANT FOR AMPHIBIAN CONSERVATION TRAINING WORKSHOPS

$70,100

FRIENDS OF IMBUTO FOUNDATION USA INC

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: TO SOURCE & ADMINISTER COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR POPULATION OF RWANDA

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund has recieved totaling $270,316.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Elephant Club

San Clemente, CA

PURPOSE: ANTI-POACHING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

$250,000
Pledgeling Foundation

Venice, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$20,316
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