Bonobo Conservation Initiative
Bonobo Conservation Initiative
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About this organization
Mission
Protect endangered bonobos, preserve the tropical rainforest habitat, empower communities in the Congo Basin. Working in partnership with indigenous communities, BCI is safeguarding bonobos, preserving large tracts of rainforest, benefiting people through livelihood & education.
About
The bonobo peace forest and Kokolopori bonobo reserve: Kokolopori (1.2 million acres) is the pilot and model for the bonobo peace forest: an integrated network of community-managed forest reserves, spanning a vast area of rainforest habitat. Includes reserve management and wildlife protection at Kokolopori reserve and other conservation sites; scientific surveys and monitoring of bonobo and biodiversity; training and education; local livelihood programs, healthcare and sustainable development initiatives. Established long-term bonobo research program in partnership with Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. Secured local and provincial accords necessary for legal protection of the 1.3 million acre Lilungu forest.
Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “Protect endangered bonobos,preserve the tropical rainforest habitat, empower communities in the congo basin. working in partnership with indigenous communities, bci is safeguarding bonobos, preserving large tracts of rainforest, benefitting people through livelihood & education.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “Protect endangered bonobos,preserve the tropical rainforest habitat, empower communities in the congo basin. working in partnership with indigenous communities, bci is safeguarding bonobos, preserving large tracts of rainforest, benefitting people through livelihood & education.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is DC, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2018 was 2701 CONNECTICUT AVE NW STE 702, Washington, DC, 20008.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2018 reports a total of 3 employees on their payroll.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$30,003.
- The CEO salary plan within the organization is not subject to review and approval by an impartial entity.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1998.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $287,989 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $48,346 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.