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The Gorilla Foundation

EIN 94-2386151 • 501(c)3 • Woodside, CA

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To bring interspecies communication to the public, in order to save gorillas from extinction, and inspire our children to create a sustainable future for all great apes.

PO Box 620530Woodside, CA 94062

www.koko.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

20th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

46th percentile

0.13x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 46% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

7th percentile

-46%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-3.0%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

1st percentile

-89%

Faster revenue growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets20th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,808,086

Down $1,168,340 (-17%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$41,000

Up $9,769 (+31%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$5,767,086

Down $1,178,109 (-17%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue46th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

-$339,439

Down $1,410,477 (-132%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,039,572

Up $228,429 (+28%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$1,379,011

Down $1,638,906 (-631%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,436,270Liabilities 2011: $81,056Net Assets 2011: $3,355,2142011Assets 2012: $3,835,290Liabilities 2012: $40,417Net Assets 2012: $3,794,8732012Assets 2013: $3,226,657Liabilities 2013: $62,936Net Assets 2013: $3,163,7212013Assets 2014: $2,956,647Liabilities 2014: $65,139Net Assets 2014: $2,891,5082014Assets 2015: $2,851,373Liabilities 2015: $47,227Net Assets 2015: $2,804,1462015Assets 2016: $2,444,159Liabilities 2016: $53,706Net Assets 2016: $2,390,4532016Assets 2017: $2,515,960Liabilities 2017: $67,567Net Assets 2017: $2,448,3932017Assets 2018: $2,399,940Liabilities 2018: $86,055Net Assets 2018: $2,313,8852018Assets 2019: $2,015,454Liabilities 2019: $98,348Net Assets 2019: $1,917,1062019Assets 2020: $1,989,884Liabilities 2020: $1,351Net Assets 2020: $1,988,5332020Assets 2021: $2,414,146Liabilities 2021: $6,949Net Assets 2021: $2,407,1972021Assets 2022: $6,948,662Liabilities 2022: $15,900Net Assets 2022: $6,932,7622022Assets 2023: $6,737,605Liabilities 2023: $69,129Net Assets 2023: $6,668,4762023Assets 2024: $6,976,426Liabilities 2024: $31,231Net Assets 2024: $6,945,1952024Assets 2025: $5,808,086Liabilities 2025: $41,000Net Assets 2025: $5,767,0862025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$5,808,086
Liabilities$41,000
Net Assets$5,767,086
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth1st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $1,095,935Expenses 2011: $1,528,869Net Income 2011: -$432,9342011Revenue 2012: $2,025,941Expenses 2012: $1,573,767Net Income 2012: $452,1742012Revenue 2013: $1,072,945Expenses 2013: $1,714,293Net Income 2013: -$641,3482013Revenue 2014: $1,341,249Expenses 2014: $1,603,037Net Income 2014: -$261,7882014Revenue 2015: $1,578,199Expenses 2015: $1,678,666Net Income 2015: -$100,4672015Revenue 2016: $1,168,151Expenses 2016: $1,581,602Net Income 2016: -$413,4512016Revenue 2017: $1,796,606Expenses 2017: $1,738,666Net Income 2017: $57,9402017Revenue 2018: $1,238,829Expenses 2018: $1,374,471Net Income 2018: -$135,6422018Revenue 2019: $848,650Expenses 2019: $1,234,973Net Income 2019: -$386,3232019Revenue 2020: $577,194Expenses 2020: $491,735Net Income 2020: $85,4592020Revenue 2021: $784,574Expenses 2021: $379,050Net Income 2021: $405,5242021Revenue 2022: $4,977,178Expenses 2022: $453,560Net Income 2022: $4,523,6182022Revenue 2023: $529,945Expenses 2023: $771,728Net Income 2023: -$241,7832023Revenue 2024: $1,071,038Expenses 2024: $811,143Net Income 2024: $259,8952024Revenue 2025: -$339,439Expenses 2025: $1,039,572Net Income 2025: -$1,379,0112025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue-$339,439
Expenses$1,039,572
Net Income-$1,379,011
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,808,086
Liabilities
$41,000
Net assets
$5,767,086
Revenue
-$339,439
Expenses
$1,039,572
Net income
-$1,379,011
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.81$0.04$5.77$0.34$1.04$1.38
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.98$0.03$6.95$1.07$0.81$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.74$0.07$6.67$0.53$0.77$0.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.95$0.02$6.93$4.98$0.45$4.52
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.41$0.01$2.41$0.78$0.38$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.99$0.00$1.99$0.58$0.49$0.09
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.10$1.92$0.85$1.23$0.39
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.09$2.31$1.24$1.37$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.52$0.07$2.45$1.80$1.74$0.06
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.44$0.05$2.39$1.17$1.58$0.41
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.05$2.80$1.58$1.68$0.10
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.96$0.07$2.89$1.34$1.60$0.26
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.23$0.06$3.16$1.07$1.71$0.64
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.84$0.04$3.79$2.03$1.57$0.45
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.44$0.08$3.36$1.10$1.53$0.43
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Period
Jun 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 26, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$872,250
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To bring interspecies communication to the public, in order to save gorillas from extinction, and inspire our children to create a sustainable future for all great apes.

To learn about gorillas by communicating with them, and apply the knowledge and empathy thus gained to advance great ape conservation and optimize their care in captivity.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$4,419,889$3,540,348▼ $879,541
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$730,917$1,749,951▲ $1,019,034
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,268,492$197,456▼ $1,071,036
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$236,213$188,358▼ $47,855
Investments Other Securities$77,133$107,307▲ $30,174
Inventories for Sale or Use$23,986$24,666▲ $680
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,726$0▼ $3,726
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$6,976,426$5,808,086▼ $1,168,340
Other Assets Total$216,070$0▼ $216,070
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,231$41,000▲ $9,769
Total Liabilities$31,231$41,000▲ $9,769
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$6,730,125$5,767,086▼ $963,039
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$215,070--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,945,195$5,767,086▼ $1,178,109
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,976,426$5,808,086▼ $1,168,340

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$63,014$352,608$415,622
Land$125,000-$125,000
Equipment$5,808$101,722$107,530
Buildings$3,634$32,704$36,338
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christa NunesDirector & CSOFT$83,200-$83,200
Gary StanleyCOOFT$16,942$960$17,902
Francine PattersonPresident & CEOPT$9,576$960$10,536

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
David RutanDirector
Jeanne GardnerDirector
Kerry HoganDirector
Russell SkibstedDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$492,843
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$-834,554
Other Revenue
$2,272
All Other Contributions
$492,843
Change in Net Assets
$-1,379,011

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$-339,439
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$1,226,507
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$887,068
Total Revenue per Form 990
$-339,439
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$789,090
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$236,005
Total Fundraising Expense$103,318
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$14,477
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$82,026$35,913$10,699$128,638
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$91,153$15,850$4,635$111,638
Other Salaries and Wages$63,583$18,896$10,453$92,932
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees$64,118$11,151$8,363$83,632
Depreciation Depletion$59,527$10,352$7,764$77,643
Advertising$38,164$6,637$5,277$50,078
Fees for Services Accounting$31,472$5,473$4,105$41,050
Office Expenses$17,235$4,767$3,511$25,513
Payroll Taxes$13,451$2,974$1,356$17,781
Foreign Grants$14,477--$14,477
Other Employee Benefits$10,548$1,837$1,269$13,654
Insurance$7,159$1,245$934$9,338
Fees for Services Legal$6,958$1,210$908$9,076
Other Expenses$1,349$428$7,057$8,834
Fees for Services Other$613$1,512$80$2,205
Travel$1,406$244$183$1,833
Total Functional Expenses$759,331$176,923$103,318$1,039,572

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,065,177
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,039,572
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,039,572
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$1,025,605
International Activity

International Summary

Spending
$14,477

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

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Sah. Africagrantmaking-00$14,477
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The draft 990 will be emailed to all Board members, and the finance committee members will be asked to provide written feedback (questions/suggestions) by the time needed by the auditor.”

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

“the CEOs salary was approved by written consent vote. The CEO requested the lowest possible salary ($17/hour) and the Board approved her request in writing, by signing an official job agreement.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The Gorilla Foundation makes public documents available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Gorilla Foundation
EIN
94-2386151
Phone
6502166450
Address
PO Box 620530, Woodside, CA 94062

Signing Officer

Name
Francine Patterson
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2026-03-26
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Francine Patterson
Formed
1976
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Iryna AC
Address
1000 Broadway Ste 200-C, Oakland, CA 94607
Preparer
Kostyantyn Oreshkov EA
Phone
5104679506
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income tax on income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state franchise tax under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701 (d). However, income from activities not directly related to its tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for year ended May 31, 2025.The Foundation adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Tax guidance FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Accordingly, The Foundation recognizes the effect of income tax positions only when those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The Foundation believes the adoption of this guidance had no material impact on the Foundations financial statements.”

Part XI, Line 2D: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990

“Inventory Sales, Net $5245 disposition of assets, net $995484”

Part XII, Line 2D: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S

“Inventory Sales, Net $5245 disposition of assets, net $995484”

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0RESEARCH: (aka KokoConnects)a) We continued to analyze our 2,000-hour research video collection for interspecies communication topics that make strong subjects for further analysis and public discussion.b) We added new signs, conversations, and interviews (KokoCasts) to the Koko Signs app, enhancing its value for conservation-education curriculum development.c) We created Koko Signs pre/post surveys to help measure the apps impact on changing attitudes toward, and actions on behalf of, gorillas.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0WELFARE: (aka KokoCares)In FYE2025 we began a partnership with The Aspinall Foundation to design a state-of-the-art gorilla sanctuary in the Republic of Congo. Borrowing design concepts from the earlier 71-acre Maui Gorilla Sanctuary, we began planning a 300-acre, scalable site capable of accommodating both zoo-born gorillas seeking a more natural life and wild-born orphaned gorillas preparing for rewilding. The Aspinall Foundation brings decades of rewilding experience, and the Congo site lies within a protected national reserve with over 40 years of zero gorilla poaching. A Memorandum of Understanding is nearing completion, enabling us to engage a world-class designer in 2026 to convert conceptual plans into construction plans.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0Conservation: (aka: KokoProtects)In FYE2025 we expanded our partnership with the Community-Based Biosynergy Management Foundation in Cameroon to focus on protecting the critically endangered Cross-River Gorilla subspecies along the CameroonNigeria border. This project integrates empathy-building via the Koko Signs app with a community-based monitoring program using camera traps to generate a more accurate population census. Earlier in the year, we concentrated on conservation education in Eastern Cameroon with communities living near Western Lowland Gorilla habitats. We also began introducing more accurate pre/post app surveys to measure the impact of our Koko-inspired educational materials.The overarching goal is to develop replicable, Koko-enriched conservation methods that can help protect all four gorilla subspecies from extinction.
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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from federal income tax on income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state franchise tax under California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701 (d). However, income from activities not directly related to its tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. There was no tax on unrelated business income for year ended May 31, 2025.The Foundation adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Tax guidance FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. Accordingly, The Foundation recognizes the effect of income tax positions only when those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The Foundation believes the adoption of this guidance had no material impact on the Foundations financial statements.
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