The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
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About this organization
Mission
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International is dedicated to the conservation, protection and study of gorillas and their habitats in Africa. Founded originally by Dian Fossey as the Digit Fund, the organization has since grown to incorporate a holistic and integrated approach, which includes close collaboration with local communities as well as partners from around the world. In addition, we believe that the value of our work is even more far reaching. When gorillas are protected, so are their important forest habitats, which are important ecosystems that support our planet and all life on earth.
About
(Protecting Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda) The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund work in Rwanda takes place through its Karisoke Research Center. Founded in 1967 by Dr. Dian Fossey in Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park, Karisoke has since expanded to include a variety of programs aimed at saving gorillas and their unique ecosystem, as well as helping local communities in the area. Currently, Karisoke's 80 field staff provide daily protection to half of the gorilla families found in Rwanda. They also conduct anti-poaching patrols aimed to minimize threats of snare and other illegal activities to gorillas and the larger wildlife. Between October 2018 and September 2019, a total of 535 anti-poaching patrols were conducted and our teams removed 187 snares. Through daily monitoring and anti-poaching patrols, research by an international team of scientists, and collaboration with local partners, the mountain gorilla population in the Virunga mountains area has almost doubled, from a low of 240 in the 1980s to a population of 604 according to the latest census. It is the only great ape whose numbers are increasing. However, this tiny population remains in need of continued protection and continues to face numerous challenges, including limited habitat, threat of disease, and pressures on the forests where they live. The Fossey Fund also manages programs aimed at providing food and water security and livelihood opportunities. In 2019, these focused on livestock distributions, kitchen gardens and improved farming techniques, bamboo propagation, mushroom cultivation, and water infrastructure improvements.In the year ended September 30, 2018, the Fund initiated a major project to construct a new facility in Rwanda to expand its research, education, community outreach activities and visitor engagement (the "Project"). The Project has secured major funding through the Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund and other donors. The Fund acquired approximately 15 acres of land for the Project. In the year ended September 30, 2019, the Fund substantially completed design and construction documents. It is anticipated that a construction contract will be completed in the first quarter of 2020 and construction will commence shortly thereafter with a projected completion date in mid-2021. The Project will replace the currently leased facility in Musanze, Rwanda.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “The fossey fund's successful approach to conservation focuses on four areas: 1) providing daily protection to populations of gorillas and the ecosystems in which they live; 2) conducting scientific research aimed at providing critical data on gorillas and surrounding biodiversity needed for developing effective conservation strategies; 3) training future leaders in africa and internationally by mentoring young scientists; and 4) helping communities who live near the gorillas through extensive conservation education, food and water security, economic development initiatives and other programs. these pillars are applied to our work conserving mountain gorillas in rwanda through our karisoke research center and in congo conserving grauer's gorillas in congo.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The dian fossey gorilla fund international, inc., is dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in africa. we are committed to promoting continued research on their threatened ecosystems and education about their relevance to the world in which we live. in collaboration with government agencies and other international partners, we also provide assistance to local communities through education, health, training and economic development initiatives.”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as GA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, 30315.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2020 reports a total of 14 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $3,263,663.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization pays $2,029,799 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $334,004 in fundraising expenses.
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