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WISE TROPICS INC
EAST SETAUKET, NY · EIN 833018952 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE C34 · Environment · Small ($100K-$1M) · wise-tropics.org
revenue
$117K
expenses
$105K
net assets
$53K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

WISE TROPICS AIMS TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL INHERIT TROPICAL FORESTS AND THE WONDER THEY BRING. BUILDING ON THIRTY YEARS OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN MADAGASCAR, WISE TROPICS SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT SAVE LEMURS, SAFEGUARD NATURE, PLANT NEW RAINFORESTS, AND EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ON THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Environmental nonprofit focused on conserving tropical forests and biodiversity in Madagascar, with thirty years of on-the-ground experience. The organization supports programs to save lemurs, reforest degraded habitats, and deliver conservation education to local communities. It emphasizes community investment and youth engagement to promote long-term environmental stewardship.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Conservation Education
Supports school and outreach programs in Madagascar that teach forest biodiversity through nature walks, camping, and tree planting
Conservation Through Art
Supports Malagasy artists and children's art workshops that use music, visual arts, and theater to inspire nature stewardship
Lemur Research Technicians
Funds local technicians to support long-term research on Milne-Edwards’ sifakas in Ranomafana and maintain community employment
Seeds of Hope
Gathers endemic rainforest seeds for reforestation around Ranomafana National Park, promoting sustainable preservation of native flora and fauna
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
    • Art-based environmental engagement
      Organizes art workshops for Malagasy children and implements the Conservation Through Art project to inspire connection with nature through creative expression.
  • Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
    • Conservation education programs
      Provides education outreach and conservation education programs for children and adults in Madagascar, including camping trips, nature walks, and instruction on forest biodiversity and climate change impacts.
  • Wildlife Conservation in Africa 1 activity
    • Lemur conservation and habitat protection
      Implements programs to save lemurs, protect natural habitats, and conduct long-term research on species such as Milne-Edwards' sifakas in Madagascar, including employing local residents as research technicians in the Ranomafana region.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Reforestation of tropical rainforests
      Conducts reforestation initiatives in Madagascar by collecting endemic rainforest seeds and planting new rainforests, particularly in and around Ranomafana National Park.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$117K
Contributions & grants$116K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6711%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$105K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$98K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$53K
Cash$51K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$53K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -49.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • AMANDA POSTON — TREASURER
  • AMANDA ROWE — SECRETARY
  • HUGH CHAPPLE — BOARD MEMBER
  • PATRICIA WRIGHT — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
  • RHONDA STEIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Madagascar Government — Primary country of operations and focus for conservation programs
  • Malagasy artists Partner — Collaborates with Malagasy artists to promote conservation through cultural expression.
  • Ranomafana National Park Partner — Site for reforestation initiatives through seed collection and planting.
  • international artists Partner — Engages international artists in conservation-focused artistic initiatives.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Art for Emotional Engagement and Stewardship
    methodology: art-for-conservation
    By using artistic expression in music, theater, and visual arts to create emotional connections with nature, the organization fosters environmental stewardship because emotional resonance increases personal commitment to conservation.
  • Integrated Conservation and Community Empowerment
    methodology: integrated conservation and education
    By combining on-the-ground species protection, reforestation, and environmental education with community-based economic opportunities, the organization produces long-term conservation outcomes because local investment and stewardship are strengthened through both ecological and livelihood benefits.
  • Reforestation with Native Species as Ecological Foundation
    methodology: reforestation-with-native-species
    By collecting and replanting endemic seeds, the organization supports sustainable reforestation and wildlife preservation because restoring native ecosystems enhances biodiversity resilience and long-term habitat viability.