Liabilities / Assets
16th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Giraffe Conservation Foundation USA
990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-2749463
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
15th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 15% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
94th percentile
Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
35th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
99th percentile
Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
92nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,019,477
Up $779,563 (+325%) from 2017
Net Assets
Up$1,018,832
Up $779,046 (+325%) from 2017
Liabilities
Up$645
Up $517 (+404%) from 2017
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$1,310,096
Up $580,247 (+80%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$531,050
Up $40,987 (+8.4%) from 2017
Net Income
Up$779,046
Up $539,260 (+225%) from 2017
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Mar 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2018
- Signed
- Dec 20, 2018
- Return Version
- 2017v2.3
- Gross Receipts
- $1,310,096
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The giraffe conservation foundation usa (gcf-usa) is dedicated to a sustainable future for all giraffe in africa by providing support to organizations working to conserve giraffe and their habitat. Gcf-usa selects partners that are actively involved in giraffe conservation in african range states and that work together in a collaborative manner. These partners include governments, ngos, researchers, conservationists, and wildlife managers throughout africa and internationally; they are working to identify and provide long-term conservation and management solutions for all giraffe populations in the wild. Giraffe conservation foundation (gcf) in namibia has the distinction of being our partner of choice. Gcf is a strategic non-profit organization that focuses solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild throughout africa. Gcf-usa will assist its partners by: -raising funds in the united states and internationally for giraffe conservation projects, educational program
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $983,002 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $239,914 | $36,475 | ▼ $203,439 |
| Total Assets | $239,914 | $1,019,477 | ▲ $779,563 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $128 | $645 | ▲ $517 |
| Total Liabilities | $128 | $645 | ▲ $517 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $239,786 | $1,018,832 | ▲ $779,046 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $239,786 | $1,018,832 | ▲ $779,046 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $239,914 | $1,019,477 | ▲ $779,563 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Thomas Leiden | President |
| Stephanie Fennessy | Secretary |
| Kathleen Leiden | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,281,209
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $3,127
- Other Revenue
- $25,760
- All Other Contributions
- $1,281,209
- Change in Net Assets
- $779,046
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $477,650 |
| Other Expenses | $53,400 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $22,414 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Grants | $472,405 | - | - | $472,405 |
| Office Expenses | $7,233 | $4,753 | $14,846 | $26,832 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $4,850 | $6,063 | $1,213 | $12,126 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $1,389 | $6,355 | $7,744 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $5,245 | - | - | $5,245 |
| Travel | $4,059 | - | - | $4,059 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $1,720 | - | $1,720 |
| Insurance | - | $919 | - | $919 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $493,792 | $14,844 | $22,414 | $531,050 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Zoo Institute | Escondido, CA | 501c3 | Conservation Researc | $5,245 |
International Summary
- Spending
- $477,650
International Compliance
- Foreign grant records maintained
- Yes
- Activity in boycott countries
- No
- Foreign corporation ownership
- No
- Foreign partnership interest
- No
- Interest in foreign trust
- No
- Passive foreign investment company interest
- No
- Transfers to foreign corporations
- No
International Activities
| Region | Activity | Services | Offices | Employees | Spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa | Conserv & Rsrch | Grants | - | - | $477,650 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Payable | $645 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2
“Thomas leiden kathleen leiden president treasurer married”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“Form 990 was reviewed and approved by the trustees prior to filing”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“Officers are required to complete a disclosure form annually.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Available upon request. Requests can be made via phone, u.s. Mail, or email to [email protected].”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Giraffe Conservation Foundation USA
- EIN
- 81-2749463
- Address
- PO BOX 24246, CLEVELAND, OH 44124
Signing Officer
- Name
- Thomas Leiden
- Title
- President
- Signed
- 2018-12-20
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Thomas Leiden
- Formed
- 2016
- Legal Domicile
- Oh
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Zion Synek & Associates
- Address
- 6000 FREEDOM SQUARE DR STE 220, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131-2594
- Preparer
- Kenn M Synek CPA Cva
- Phone
- 2164476006
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The giraffe conservation foundation usa (gcf-usa) is dedicated to a sustainable future for all giraffe in africa by providing support to organizations working to conserve giraffe and their habitat. Gcf-usa selects partners that are actively involved in giraffe conservation in african range states and that work together in a collaborative manner. These partners include governments, ngos, researchers, conservationists, and wildlife managers throughout africa and internationally; they are working to identify and provide long-term conservation and management solutions for all giraffe populations in the wild. Giraffe conservation foundation (gcf) in namibia has the distinction of being our partner of choice. Gcf is a strategic non-profit organization that focuses solely on the conservation and management of giraffe in the wild throughout africa. Gcf-usa will assist its partners by: -raising funds in the united states and internationally for giraffe conservation projects, educational programs and giraffe conservation management practices in africa; -increasing the awareness of the plight of giraffe in african range states and internationally, and promoting the value of giraffe conservation in the united states to zoological institutions and individuals; and -promoting collaborative practices with local, national, regional and international partners on giraffe conservation. Ultimately, giraffe can only be saved in africa, but together, working collaboratively, we can make a difference and secure a future for giraffe throughout africa.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“The giraffe conservation foundation usa (gcf-usa) is dedicated to a sustainable future for all giraffe in africa by providing support to organizations working to conserve giraffe and their habitat.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION USA (GCF-USA) IS DEDICATED TO A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ALL GIRAFFE IN AFRICA BY PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO CONSERVE GIRAFFE AND THEIR HABITAT. GCF-USA SELECTS PARTNERS THAT ARE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN GIRAFFE CONSERVATION IN AFRICAN RANGE STATES AND THAT WORK TOGETHER IN A COLLABORATIVE MANNER. THESE PARTNERS INCLUDE GOVERNMENTS, NGOS, RESEARCHERS, CONSERVATIONISTS, AND WILDLIFE MANAGERS THROUGHOUT AFRICA AND INTERNATIONALLY; THEY ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY AND PROVIDE LONG-TERM CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL GIRAFFE POPULATIONS IN THE WILD. GIRAFFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION (GCF) IN NAMIBIA HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING OUR PARTNER OF CHOICE. GCF IS A STRATEGIC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FOCUSES SOLELY ON THE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF GIRAFFE IN THE WILD THROUGHOUT AFRICA. GCF-USA WILL ASSIST ITS PARTNERS BY: -RAISING FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY FOR GIRAFFE CONSERVATION PROJECTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GIRAFFE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICES IN AFRICA; -INCREASING THE AWARENESS OF THE PLIGHT OF GIRAFFE IN AFRICAN RANGE STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY, AND PROMOTING THE VALUE OF GIRAFFE CONSERVATION IN THE UNITED STATES TO ZOOLOGICAL INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS; AND -PROMOTING COLLABORATIVE PRACTICES WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ON GIRAFFE CONSERVATION. ULTIMATELY, GIRAFFE CAN ONLY BE SAVED IN AFRICA, BUT TOGETHER, WORKING COLLABORATIVELY, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND SECURE A FUTURE FOR GIRAFFE THROUGHOUT AFRICA. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THOMAS LEIDEN KATHLEEN LEIDEN PRESIDENT TREASURER MARRIED |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS CAN BE MADE VIA PHONE, U.S. MAIL, OR EMAIL TO [email protected]. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,019,477
- Liabilities
- $645
- Net assets
- $1,018,832
- Revenue
- $1,310,096
- Expenses
- $531,050
- Net income
- $779,046