2023-02-13T12:31:42-06:00 2022-09-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2021-10-01 530183181 Defenders of Wildlife DEFE 2026829400 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 Jamie Rappaport Clark President & CEO 2026829400 2023-02-13 1 Jamie Rappaport Clark XXX-XX-XXXX Lori A Collingsworth P00639819 7038930300 2023-02-13 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2023-03-07 01:45:13Z Jamie Rappaport Clark 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 43641940 0 X www.defenders.org X 1947 DC Habitat and species protection. 15 14 209 173 0 0 40075722 42083349 30668 32074 2503282 223366 635133 463274 43244805 42802063 1766651 674005 0 0 17470799 17204962 1169729 1431178 1019940 19327469 18645315 39734648 37955460 3510157 4846603 50399132 48630491 5254686 5197679 45144446 43432812 X Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. 0 0 14105114 605018 32074 Conservation and Restoration of Imperiled Biodiversity in North America: Defenders of Wildlife focuses on the conservation of imperiled species and keystone or umbrella species that help restore the integrity and health of ecosystems. Our focus on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity defines our important niche in the environmental and conservation community. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, our programs emphasize imperiled species and their habitat throughout North America because of the irreparable loss that species extinction represents. We believe in the inherent value of wildlife and the natural world. To realize our conservation vision, Defenders of Wildlife engages in policy analysis and advocacy, litigation, innovative science, technology development 16442562 68987 Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation: Defenders of Wildlife implements nation-wide conservation initiatives and place-based conservation programs that are rooted in the communities in which we work. We focus on strategic areas where we can have a positive impact on wildlife and landscapes. We are driven by our responsibility to mobilize and grow a movement for conservation that will endure for generations to come. We issue a quarterly publication, DEFENDERS, sent to all members, which features informative articles on important wildlife and land management conservation issues, editorial comment, and updates on current activities taken by the organization. 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Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Defenders' tax positions and concluded that Defenders had no significant uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2022 and 2021. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated organization revenue and eliminations 5,383. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Consolidated organization expenses and eliminations 4,267. North America - Mexico 0 1 Program services See Part V 115776 0 1 0 0 0 1 115776 0 115776 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, line 3: Foreign expenditures are directly tracked and accounted for on the accrual method of accounting. Part III Accounting Method: Part I, line 3, Column (e): Conservation efforts in Mexico such as species, habitat conservation, and the progressive development of wildlife law and policy in Mexico. 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Animal Welfare Institute 900 Pennsylvania Avenue SE Washington DC 20003 135655952 501(c)(3) 7000 0 N/A N/A Contribution for the 50th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Aris Land & Livestock LLC 49908 N 21st Lane New River AZ 85087 821357878 21000 0 N/A N/A To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on the Deadman Allotment and surrounding areas in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Florida Conservation Group Inc 609 Poinciana Road Nokomis FL 34275 471365766 501(c)(3) 30000 0 N/A N/A To support our partnership to achieve landscape-scale conservation in southwest Florida. Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes PO Box 1027 510 Medicine Bear Road Poplar MT 59255 810292623 115 Tribal 25152 0 N/A N/A Contribution of fencing materials for bison herd on Fort Peck. Friends of the Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum PO Box 333 Folcroft PA 19032 232889425 501(c)(3) 11000 0 N/A N/A To support expansion of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. Hispanic Access Foundation 1030 15th St NW Washington DC 20005 272589206 501(c)(3) 45000 0 N/A N/A To support conservation projects and programs; to support Latino Conservation Week 2022 activities and event; to support work to establish the Western Riverside County National Wildlife Refuge in California; sponsorship for Our Planet film week. Indian Nations Conservation Alliance 1204 El Prado Plaza Suite C El Prado NM 87529 300094371 501(c)(3) 5500 0 N/A N/A To support tribal efforts to reduce conflicts between wolves and livestock, and to assist the Alliance with achieving its range and grassland conservation objectives. Intertribal Buffalo Council 520 Kansas City St Suite 300 Rapid City SD 57701 273029417 115 Tribal 10000 0 N/A N/A Contribution for annual transport of bison from Fort Peck to other tribes. J Bar L Ranches LLC PO Box 11925 Bozeman MT 59719 810533091 8000 0 N/A N/A To support work to implement low-stress livestock grazing and predator coexistence techniques in Centennial Valley, Montana and restore beaver habitat on private ranchlands in central Montana. J Albert Brown Ranches Inc PO Box 31374 Saint Johns AZ 85396 860155412 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on the Cerro Trigo and Green's Peak allotments. Mica Group Inc 5301 Springlake Way Baltimore MD 21212 821503506 501(c)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A To support facilitation for the meetings and communications of the Bison Continental Strategy. Northern American Butterfly Association 4 Delaware Road Morristown NJ 07960 133689481 501(c)(3) 20000 0 N/A N/A To support the operations of the National Butterfly Center. Ofekenokee Swamp Park Inc 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Road Waycross GA 31503 580515884 501(c)(3) 10000 0 N/A N/A To support the Okefenokee Swamp Park's outreach efforts. Patagonia Area Resource Alliance Inc PO Box 1044 Patagonia AZ 85624 454416414 501(c)(3) 8679 0 N/A N/A To support the Patagonia Area Resource Alliance's (PARA) role to stop damaging mining projects in the Patagonia Mountains. Rangeland Wild PO Box 39 Indian Hills CO 80454 854017787 501(c)(3) 27200 0 N/A N/A To support two range riders in the North Park community of Colorado; to support Ranching with Wolves workshops; to assist efforts to expand wolf-livestock coexistence efforts in North Park, Colorado Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance PO Box 1092 Seward AK 99664 920167038 501(c)(3) 31673 0 N/A N/A To assist with purchasing bear resistant carts for the Seward area. Rio Grande Return 1704B Llano Street 347 Santa Fe NM 87505 208434340 501(c)(3) 5500 0 N/A N/A To support the beaver coexistence projects. Slade Ranch LLC PO Box 761 Springerville AZ 85938 202888386 6000 0 N/A N/A To assist with efforts to avoid livestock depredation by wolves on the Greer and Voigt allotments and surrounding areas in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. Southern Environmental Law Center 120 Garrett Street Suite 400 Charlottesville VA 22902 521436778 501(c)(3) 13000 0 N/A N/A To assist with the protection of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. The Blackfoot Challenge Inc 405 Main Street Ovando MT 59854 810488863 501(c)(3) 7000 0 N/A N/A To assist with electric fencing at priority locations identified by the Blackfoot Challenge. The Vital Ground Foundation 20 Fort Missoula Road Missoula MT 59804 870483446 501(c)(3) 7500 0 N/A N/A To assist with acquisition and maintenance of habitat for wildlife. Tribal Government of St Paul Island 4720 Business Park Blvd Suite G-42 Anchorage AK 995037175 920060403 115 6000 0 N/A N/A To support marine efforts regarding Northern fur seal entanglement and habitat protection. University of Florida Foundation Inc PO Box 14425 Gainesville FL 32604 590974739 501(c)(3) 9000 0 N/A N/A Contribution for Family Heirs Research. University of Montana 32 Campus Drive Missoula MT 59812 816001713 115 28000 0 N/A N/A To assist with efforts of the Southwest Montana DNA Project. Wolf Conservation Center Inc 7 Buck Run South Salem NY 10590 134073912 501(c)(3) 15000 0 N/A N/A To assist with conducting red wolf social tolerance research. 23 4 To assist with costs associated with efforts to avoid livestock depredation 8 65500 N/A N/A To support a vegetation barrier project, a coexistence prairie dog project for the ferret recovery site. 1 10000 N/A N/A To assist with the development of companion film for the major motion picture, Butcher's Crossing. 1 10000 N/A N/A Part I, Line 2: The Organization enters into a written grant agreement with the grantee that includes specific financial and programmatic accomplishment reporting requirements. 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Our work is aimed at the prevention of species and habitats from becoming imperiled, the protection of endangered and threatened species and their habitats, and the restoration of the health of vulnerable species and their habitats. We are known for our innovative and pragmatic responses to a constantly changing political, economic and social environment. Our staff of scientists, wildlife policy experts, lobbyists, communications experts, and attorneys work in the halls of Congress, state legislatures, the courts, and local communities, and in numerous Defenders field offices across the country. We develop and advocate for innovative "up-stream" management solutions for public and private lands that encourage conservation of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats. In addition, Defenders is the sponsor of a television series, Wildlife Nation, hosted by Jeff Corwin, which showcases biodiversity conservation initiatives and partnerships tied directly to the organization's conservation mission. We emphasize collaboration with other groups as a means of bringing to bear as much collective influence as possible on policymakers and processes which are often subjected to relentless pressure from special interests. The shared goal of all of our activities is to make Defenders the nation's most effective champion of imperiled wildlife in an era of climate change and habitat loss, leading the way in meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities that tomorrow presents to leave a rich and diverse natural legacy for future generations. Form 990, Part III, Line 4b: Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation: (continued) issues; maintaining an activist network and alerting activists to contact elected officials on key wildlife conservation issues; and providing information to students and teachers on wildlife issues. We also reach the public by briefing the local and national media on important wildlife topics, by producing high quality video and radio public service announcements on protecting America's wildlife and public lands and engaging supporters on our social network channels and though our daily blog. Defenders of Wildlife's website and social media platforms offer extensive information on wildlife species and related conservation issues. The website, www.defenders.org, serves as a resource for learning more about wildlife, understanding current policy issues, and getting involved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Audit Committee meets with staff and auditors to review the draft 990 and address any Committee member comments. The staff then sends the draft 990 to all Board Members prior to finalization and submission of the 990 to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization annually requests completion of the conflict of interest form. The Board of Directors will take action, as deemed necessary, to address any potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a For the President's salary, Human Resources independently collects salary survey information from other not-for-profit's as well as other Green groups and compiles findings. These findings are provided to the Organization's Executive Committee that then holds a closed door conference to establish the president's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The Organization's Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. This process is consistent with previous years. Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 200364604 384043084 Protecting wildlife, natural habitats, and the environment. DC 501(c)(4) Defenders of Wildlife 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund N 10 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund O 162