Civic Intelligence

Eco Defense Group

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 82-2083991

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Jun 22, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.ECODEFENSEGROUP.ORG
6300 N Sagewood Drive Suite H-234Park City, UT 84098

(818) 850-3343

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.28x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

59th percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

64th percentile

$40,955

Higher top officer pay than 64% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

94th percentile

135%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

56th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$146,204

Up $83,988 (+135%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$105,390

Up $86,012 (+444%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$40,814

Down $2,024 (-4.7%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue61st percentileNet Margin59th percentile

Revenue

Up

$749,190

Up $89,481 (+14%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$663,178

Down $74,100 (-10%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$86,012

Up $163,581 (+211%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2018: $5,928Liabilities 2018: $8,733Net Assets 2018: -$2,8052018Assets 2019: $24,073Liabilities 2019: $25,783Net Assets 2019: -$1,7102019Assets 2020: $98,543Liabilities 2020: $1,596Net Assets 2020: $96,9472020Assets 2021: $62,216Liabilities 2021: $42,838Net Assets 2021: $19,3782021Assets 2022: $146,204Liabilities 2022: $40,814Net Assets 2022: $105,3902022Assets 2023: $773,266Liabilities 2023: $106,363Net Assets 2023: $666,9032023

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$146,204
Liabilities$40,814
Net Assets$105,390
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth56th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $242,256Expenses 2018: $245,061Net Income 2018: -$2,8052018Revenue 2019: $230,302Expenses 2019: $229,207Net Income 2019: $1,0952019Revenue 2020: $332,773Expenses 2020: $234,116Net Income 2020: $98,6572020Revenue 2021: $659,709Expenses 2021: $737,278Net Income 2021: -$77,5692021Revenue 2022: $749,190Expenses 2022: $663,178Net Income 2022: $86,0122022Revenue 2023: $1,216,507Expenses 2023: $654,994Net Income 2023: $561,5132023

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$749,190
Expenses$663,178
Net Income$86,012
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jun 22, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$749,190
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Eco defense group is a consultancy. Our small and dynamic team brokers extraordinary expertise, talent, and experience to the frontlines of african wildlife conflicts. We are called when traditional approaches are not enough to protect wildlife from evolving threats. We train, equip, mentor, and capacitate those on the frontlines. We are innovative in action in the war to keep the rhino and all other wildlife safe.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$36,860$81,394▲ $44,534
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$21,082$33,750▲ $12,668
Accounts Receivable$4,274$31,060▲ $26,786
Total Assets$62,216$146,204▲ $83,988
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$42,838$40,814▼ $2,024
Total Liabilities$42,838$40,814▼ $2,024
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$19,378$105,390▲ $86,012
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$19,378$105,390▲ $86,012
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$62,216$146,204▲ $83,988

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$57,006$8,770$65,776
Equipment$24,388$37,969$62,357
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay64th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Nathan EdmondsonPresidentFT$40,955$40,955

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Adrian ChavezDirector
Andy TranDirector
David DezsoDirector
Don KendallDirector
Erwin NepomucenoDirector
Jannell MacauleyDirector
Joseph BanDirector
Mathilda JoubertDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$749,184
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$749,184
Change in Net Assets
$86,012

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$50,880
Total Noncash Contributions1$50,880
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$601,988
Total Fundraising Expense$94,825
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$61,190
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$172,492--$172,492
All Other Expenses$54,799$5,256$7,325$67,380
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$13,652$13,652$13,651$40,955
Travel--$33,348$33,348
Other Expenses$50,104-$31,143$31,143
Depreciation Depletion$21,242--$21,242
Interest-$18,345-$18,345
Office Expenses$4,862$5,574$7,711$18,147
Other Salaries and Wages$14,009$1,878-$15,887
Fees for Services Legal-$13,123-$13,123
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,683-$10,683
Payroll Taxes$2,116$1,188$1,044$4,348
Advertising$2,414$603$603$3,620
Information Technology$587--$587
Total Functional Expenses$498,051$70,302$94,825$663,178
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$5,132

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
AfricaProgram ServicesWildlife Protection--$5,132
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards Payable$40,814
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
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 8B

“NO SEPARATE COMMITTEES.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board president reviews the form 990 before filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents, public inspection copies of the form 990, and other pertinent documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Eco Defense Group
EIN
82-2083991
Phone
8188503343
Address
6300 N SAGEWOOD DRIVE SUITE H-234, PARK CITY, UT 84098

Signing Officer

Name
Nathan Edmondson
Title
President
Phone
3109054997
Signed
2023-06-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathan Edmondson
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Nc
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
18

Preparer

Firm
Niederhauser & Davis LLC
Address
PO BOX 680460, PARK CITY, UT 84068-0460
Preparer
Jay C Niederhauser
Phone
4356553300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Eco defense group is a consultancy. Our small and dynamic team brokers extraordinary expertise, talent, and experience to the frontlines of african wildlife conflicts. We are called when traditional approaches are not enough to protect wildlife from evolving threats. We train, equip, mentor, and capacitate those on the frontlines. We are innovative in action in the war to keep the rhino and all other wildlife safe.”

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

“The organization's volunteers provide support by facilitating the on the ground programs, fundraising and marketing.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A

“In 2022: formation of mou with sanparks. The first-ever training mou formalized with southern africa wildlife college. Provided assessments, equipment and mentorship programs for african parks network. First ever successful delivery of an anti-poaching k9 finishing unit in a southern african park. Development of new approaches to measures of gathering and processing information in rhino protection. Participation in key investigations. Sponsorship of a key position in data analysis. Welcome of new donors, partners, and sponsors to grow private support for programs. New partnerships with nature is metal, crye precision and other key entities. Acquisition of field vehicles.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program contractors 172,492 0 0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Field work rental car 13,871 0 0 field work lodging 10,733 0 0 program operating equip. 10,523 0 0 field work vehicles 7,012 0 0 donor gifts 0 0 6,733 program partner supplies 5,132 0 0 field work meals 4,410 0 0 fees 0 2,795 0 meals and entertainment 1,349 337 337 bank charges and fees 0 1,627 0 south africa headquarters 1,530 0 0 employee gifts 0 497 0 donor research 0 0 255 training supplies 176 0 0 program management 63 0 0 total 54,799 5,256 7,325”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0ECO DEFENSE GROUP IS A CONSULTANCY. OUR SMALL AND DYNAMIC TEAM BROKERS EXTRAORDINARY EXPERTISE, TALENT, AND EXPERIENCE TO THE FRONTLINES OF AFRICAN WILDLIFE CONFLICTS. WE ARE CALLED WHEN TRADITIONAL APPROACHES ARE NOT ENOUGH TO PROTECT WILDLIFE FROM EVOLVING THREATS. WE TRAIN, EQUIP, MENTOR, AND CAPACITATE THOSE ON THE FRONTLINES. WE ARE INNOVATIVE IN ACTION IN THE WAR TO KEEP THE RHINO AND ALL OTHER WILDLIFE SAFE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2IN 2022: FORMATION OF MOU WITH SANPARKS. THE FIRST-EVER TRAINING MOU FORMALIZED WITH SOUTHERN AFRICA WILDLIFE COLLEGE. PROVIDED ASSESSMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR AFRICAN PARKS NETWORK. FIRST EVER SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF AN ANTI-POACHING K9 FINISHING UNIT IN A SOUTHERN AFRICAN PARK. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW APPROACHES TO MEASURES OF GATHERING AND PROCESSING INFORMATION IN RHINO PROTECTION. PARTICIPATION IN KEY INVESTIGATIONS. SPONSORSHIP OF A KEY POSITION IN DATA ANALYSIS. WELCOME OF NEW DONORS, PARTNERS, AND SPONSORS TO GROW PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS. NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH NATURE IS METAL, CRYE PRECISION AND OTHER KEY ENTITIES. ACQUISITION OF FIELD VEHICLES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3NO SEPARATE COMMITTEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, PUBLIC INSPECTION COPIES OF THE FORM 990, AND OTHER PERTINENT DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$146,204
Liabilities
$40,814
Net assets
$105,390
Revenue
$749,190
Expenses
$663,178
Net income
$86,012
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.77$0.11$0.67$1.22$0.65$0.56
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.04$0.11$0.75$0.66$0.09
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.04$0.02$0.66$0.74$0.08
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.10$0.00$0.10$0.33$0.23$0.10
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.00$0.23$0.23$0.00
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.01$0.01$0.00$0.24$0.25$0.00