Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation
Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation reported $30.6 million in revenue and $29.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $79.95 went to program services, $9.76 to management and general costs and $10.29 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 94.3% of the total. Government grants made up 16.2%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $452,837 (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 61% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $30MFor context, the median across 245 covered animal-related charities: $83.96 programs, $9.42 management, $6.62 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $31MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 80.0% | 82.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 10.3% | 6.5% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.11 | $0.10 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 94.3% | 67.3% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 16.2% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 1.8% | 19.3% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $452,837 | $314,886 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.53% | 1.63% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.6 | 26.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 10 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAnimal welfare and conservation: the institute produces high-impact conservation work in africa and is a leader in conservation science and research. Expenses relate to activities in which the institute is working closely with local communities and governments to protect great apes and their habitats, improve the well-being of human communities in and near these habitats, advance conservation research, and apply science and technology to conservation challenges. By skillfully integrating these critical components, the institute is using a holistic approach to achieve dr. Jane Goodall's vision…
Education: solving the challenges facing our planet requires a global movement-and that means empowering our young people to make a difference. Through the lnstitute's roots & shoots program, the institute is engaging young people to take action in their own communities which creates a ripple effect of positive impact around the world. Expenses relate toactivities included in the roots & shoots program, as well as dr. Jane Goodall's tours in the united states to educate and inspire future changemakers
Communications and partnerships: through communication and membership efforts, the institute promotes their work and impact on the world to the general public. By informing external audiences on the successful work being done in conservation science, wildlife research, community-led conservation, and environmental education, the institute continues to increase visibility and thought leadership in the industry. Expenses relate to providing regular updates on progress and outcomes of the lnstitute's work, creating and distributing education materials through the website, print materials, videos…
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $402,086 | $0 | $50,751 | $452,837 |
| VP, FOUNDER RELATIONS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $201,666 | $0 | $45,017 | $246,683 |
| CHIEF OF PARTY,USAID PROGRAMS TZ Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $187,654 | $0 | $45,315 | $232,969 |
| SR. VP, DEVELOPMENT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $191,009 | $0 | $27,664 | $218,673 |
| SR. VP, COMM. & PTRSHIPS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $181,478 | $0 | $34,888 | $216,366 |
| VP, FINANCE Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,472 | $0 | $13,195 | $206,667 |
| VP CONSERVATION & SCIENCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $161,950 | $0 | $41,749 | $203,699 |
| VP, AFRICA PROGRAMS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $189,788 | $0 | $10,449 | $200,237 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.5M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b10 · 9 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 543
- Volunteers Part I, line 612
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CHAPMAN CUBINE ADAMS HUSSEY Direct mail fundraising | $1,221,947 |
| MOORE A SERIES LLC Direct mail fundraising | $268,270 |
| INNOVAIRE GLOBAL LLC Fundraising- direct mail | $197,772 |
| SALESFORCECOM INC Sales revenue platform | $191,252 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 17 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
64 private foundations reported grants to Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation totaling $2.0M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation spent in 2024, $79.95 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation reported that 80.0% of its $29.7 million in expenses went to program services, 9.8% to management and general and 10.3% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $452,837, for the role of EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation get its money?
Of $30.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 94.3% came from contributions and grants (including 16.2% from government grants) and 1.8% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Education and Conservation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 94-2474731 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202513179349305321 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202402859349300515 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202312899349302751 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202213189349304506 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202123079349303357 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202003189349300835 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 94-2474731: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.