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The Ellen Degeneres Wildlife Fund

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 82-4122811

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 02, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.THEELLENFUND.ORG
15821 Ventura Blvdsuite 370Encino, CA 91436

(310) 948-3490

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

11th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

11th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

1st percentile

-363%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$87,500

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-53%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-93%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets11th percentile

Assets

Down

$2,549,533

Down $2,897,653 (-53%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$2,545,089

Down $2,055,856 (-45%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$4,444

Down $841,797 (-99%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue11th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$565,353

Down $7,563,070 (-93%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$2,617,070

Down $910,408 (-26%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$2,051,717

Down $6,652,662 (-145%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth1st percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2018: $0Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $02018Assets 2019: $5,447,186Liabilities 2019: $846,241Net Assets 2019: $4,600,9452019Assets 2020: $2,549,533Liabilities 2020: $4,444Net Assets 2020: $2,545,0892020Assets 2021: $1,078,676Liabilities 2021: $92,380Net Assets 2021: $986,2962021Assets 2022: $674,209Liabilities 2022: $31,435Net Assets 2022: $642,7742022Assets 2023: $0Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $02023

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$2,549,533
Liabilities$4,444
Net Assets$2,545,089
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

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

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2018: $0Expenses 2018: $0Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $8,128,423Expenses 2019: $3,527,478Net Income 2019: $4,600,9452019Revenue 2020: $565,353Expenses 2020: $2,617,070Net Income 2020: -$2,051,7172020Revenue 2021: $1,336,533Expenses 2021: $2,895,195Net Income 2021: -$1,558,6622021Revenue 2022: $208,314Expenses 2022: $551,836Net Income 2022: -$343,5222022Revenue 2023: $86,838Expenses 2023: $243,427Net Income 2023: -$156,5892023

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$565,353
Expenses$2,617,070
Net Income-$2,051,717
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 2, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$5,352,448
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support global conservation efforts for endangered species.

See schedule osupport global conservation efforts for endangered species.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$4,600,945$2,545,089▼ $2,055,856
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$1,733,191▲ $1,733,191
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$5,365,936$794,220▼ $4,571,716
Accounts Receivable$80,000$20,872▼ $59,128
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$5,447,186$2,549,533▼ $2,897,653
Other Assets Total$1,250$1,250→ $0
Liabilities
Grants Payable$816,953$0▼ $816,953
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$29,288$4,444▼ $24,844
Total Liabilities$846,241$4,444▼ $841,797
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$4,600,945$2,545,089▼ $2,055,856
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,447,186$2,549,533▼ $2,897,653
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Casey RogersBoard Member, Executive DiFT$87,500$87,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Portia De RossiBoard Member/president
Ellen DegeneresBoard Member/director
Harley NeumanBoard Member/treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$529,823
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$32,144
Other Revenue
$3,386
All Other Contributions
$529,823
Change in Net Assets
$-2,051,717

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$565,353
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-4,139
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$561,214
Total Revenue per Form 990
$565,353
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$2,163,736
Other Expenses$333,661
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$119,673
Total Fundraising Expense$8,515
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$2,163,736--$2,163,736
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$87,500--$87,500
Fees for Services Accounting-$86,160-$86,160
Fees for Services Other$64,794$6,189-$70,983
Fees for Services Legal-$25,984-$25,984
Other Salaries and Wages$23,213--$23,213
Occupancy$15,125--$15,125
Insurance-$12,687-$12,687
Information Technology$6,189-$4,974$11,163
Payroll Taxes$8,960--$8,960
Advertising-$5,720-$5,720
Other Expenses$85,463$1,826$3,541$1,826
All Other Expenses$785--$785
Travel$119--$119
Total Functional Expenses$2,455,884$152,671$8,515$2,617,070

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,617,070
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,617,070
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,617,070
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
The Dian Fossey Gorilla FundAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)For Design & Constuction of the Permananet Facility in the Musanze District of Rwanda, to Provide Space to Support the Gorilla Protection Activities.$2,040,136
Mass Design Group LtdBoston, MA501(c)(3)To Conceptualize, Produce, Review and Distribute Videos & Mixed Media in Relation to the Constuction of the Ellen Degeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Located in Musanze, Rwanda.$123,600
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Portia de rossi and ellen degeneres are married. Also, casey rogers and portia de rossi are sisters-in-law.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 was prepared by singerlewak llp and distributed to the board of directors for review prior to electronic filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The ellen fund members and officers review and complete the conflict of interest forms on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board approves annual compensation for the executive director. The compensation was based on compensation provided by other foundations in the geographic area for similar work.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“The organization makes the governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statement available for public inpection by keeping "public inspection" copies available in organization's main office.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All governing documents, conflict of interest policy, informational returns and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Ellen Fund
EIN
82-4122811
Phone
3109483490
Address
15821 VENTURA BLVDSUITE 370, ENCINO, CA 91436

Signing Officer

Name
Casey Rogers
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3109483490
Signed
2021-11-02
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Casey Rogers
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
2
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Singerlewak Llp
Address
10960 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD 7TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024-3783
Preparer
Lior Temkin
Phone
3104773924
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The fund is exempt from income taxes under internal revenue code 501(c)(3) and california revenue and taxation code 23701(d). Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the fund, and has concluded that, as of december 31, 2020, there are no uncertain positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,549,533
Liabilities
$4,444
Net assets
$2,545,089
Revenue
$565,353
Expenses
$2,617,070
Net income
-$2,051,717
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.24$0.16
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.03$0.64$0.21$0.55$0.34
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.08$0.09$0.99$1.34$2.90$1.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.55$0.00$2.55$0.57$2.62$2.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.45$0.85$4.60$8.13$3.53$4.60
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00