irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.12MWILDLIFE REHABILITATION: WILDLIFE ALLIANCE'S WILDLIFE REHABILITATION PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO REHABILITATE ANIMALS VICTIMIZED BY THE WILDLIFE TRADE AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SUPPORT AND CARE NECESSARY TO READY THEM FOR RELEASE BACK INTO THE WILD. CARE FOR RESCUED WILDLIFE THE THOUSANDS OF LIVE ANIMALS RESCUED EVERY YEAR NEED FIRST AID INTERVENTION ON THE ROAD TO REDUCE MORTALITY AND PROFESSIONAL CARE ONCE THEY ARRIVE AT THE WILDLIFE RESCUE CENTER. IN RESPONSE, WILDLIFE ALLIANCE CREATED ITS CARE FOR RESCUED WILDLIFE PROGRAM (CRW) THAT PROVIDES VETERINARIANS, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY SPECIALIST, (SEE SCHEDULE O)
- #2 $1.03MALTERNATIVE LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT: WILDLIFE ALLIANCE WORKS WITH THE MOST DISADVANTAGED, LANDLESS POOR IN SOUTHWEST CAMBODIA TO BUILD TECHNICAL, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS. COMMUNITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES YIELDING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING FOR INDIVIDUALS, EFFECTIVE LOCAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND INCREASED ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS. WILDLIFE ALLIANCE PROVIDES ACCESS TO INCREASED INCOME, LAND, MARKETS, AND FOOD SECURITY; AND PROVIDES CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT AND SKILL BUILDING IN AGRICULTURE, ECOTOURISM AND REFORESTATION; SMALL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCE TO CHANGE THE COURSE OF THESE COMMUNITIES AND THEIR SURROUNDING HABITAT. SUPPORT FOR CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT ENSURES VILLAGERS FEEL (SEE SCHEDULE O)
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Agriculture Development Project
Provides training and resources to landless poor in sustainable agriculture, improving food security and creating alternative livelihoods to reduce pressure on natural resources.
Community-Based Ecotourism (CBET)
Supports local communities like Chi Phat and Chhay Areng Valley in developing sustainable tourism enterprises that reduce reliance on forest exploitation and generate income from conservation.
Mobile Environmental Education Unit
Delivers conservation education programs to schools and communities, raising awareness about wildlife protection and environmental stewardship in Cambodia.
Southern Cardamom Forest Protection Program
Comprehensive forest protection initiative that includes ranger patrols, drone and camera trap monitoring, and infrastructure support to protect 17,478 km² of rainforest in southwest Cambodia.
Tiger Reintroduction Initiative
Collaborative effort with Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment to restore wild tigers to Cambodia after decades of extinction, involving habitat restoration and prey base recovery.
Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT)
24/7 law enforcement unit that combats illegal wildlife trade in Cambodia by conducting raids, seizing trafficked animals and products, and working with government authorities to enforce wildlife laws.
Wildlife Release Project
Reintroduces rehabilitated wildlife such as gibbons, deer, and langurs into protected habitats like Angkor Archaeological Park as part of a rewilding strategy.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 2 activities
- Capacity Building for Local CommunitiesProvides skill-building and capacity development in agriculture, ecotourism, reforestation, and small enterprise development to disadvantaged communities in southwest Cambodia. Includes training in financial literacy, computer skills, English, and hospitality, as well as equipping Community Anti-Poaching Units with GPS devices and camera traps.
- Community-Based Ecotourism and Livelihood DevelopmentSupports sustainable livelihoods through community-based ecotourism initiatives in southwest Cambodia, particularly in Chi Phat. Provides start-up funding, training in hospitality and guiding, and infrastructure support such as visitor centers and guesthouse upgrades. Helps communities transition from slash-and-burn agriculture to tourism, increasing incomes by up to 300% in some villages.
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Wildlife Conservation in Africa 1 activity
- Forest Protection and Anti-Poaching in the Cardamom RainforestProvides direct protection for approximately 1.7 million hectares of the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape in Cambodia through joint patrols with the Ministry of Environment, operating 16 ranger stations and conducting over 7,000 annual patrols across 270,000 kilometers. Activities include removing snares (over 275,000 removed since 2002), seizing illegal timber (over 7,000 cubic meters), and stopping illegal land encroachment (over 3,500 cases).
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Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
- Reforestation and Habitat RestorationConducts reforestation campaigns in degraded areas of the Cardamom Rainforest, planting over 150,000 native trees in partnership with local communities. Past projects include restoring elephant corridors with 30,000 trees and maintaining a nursery capable of producing one million trees, with post-planting maintenance continuing through 2018.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Solar-Powered Water Well ConstructionConstructs solar-powered water wells in villages adjacent to protected forests in Cambodia, providing daily clean water access to over 1,200 families across 25 villages since 2023. Each well serves about 20 families and includes a 3,000-liter storage tank.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation, and ReleaseRescues, rehabilitates, and releases wildlife affected by the illegal trade, including pangolins, elephants, and primates. Operates rehabilitation programs at the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center and Wildlife Release Station, providing veterinary care, health assessments, soft release (up to three months), and hard release. Has rescued approximately 7,000 wild animals since 2002 and operates wildlife release projects in rainforests, lakes, and wetlands, including Angkor Archaeological Park.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Advocacy for Protected Area Designation and ExpansionContributed to key conservation policy outcomes, including the official designation of Southern Cardamom National Park after 14 years of work and contributing to the expansion of the Galápagos Marine Reserve from 2 to 40 nautical miles through advocacy and technical assistance.
- Tiger Reintroduction and Prey Base ConservationEstablished an inviolate core zone greater than 2,000 km² in the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape for tiger reintroduction. Conducted tiger prey base surveys showing good prey density (~7 individuals per km²) and documented increasing numbers of prey species, supporting future reintroduction efforts.
- Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team to Combat Illegal Wildlife TradeOperates the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team in Cambodia, a law enforcement partnership that seizes trafficked wildlife and wildlife products, submits over 1,600 cases to court since 2002, and has reduced wildlife trafficking by up to 75% while eliminating wildlife consumption in 90% of restaurants in Phnom Penh. The team has rescued thousands of animals, including 401 live Sunda pangolins since 2001.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.23M
Contributions & grants$1.22M13%
Program service revenue$6.81M74%
Investment income$1.19M13%
Other revenue$11K
expenses
Total expenses$11.76M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$3.71M
Grants paid out$97K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30.84M
Cash$6.78M
Investments$20.39M
Liabilities$1.55M
Net assets$29.28M
Liquid reserves27.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -39.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUWANNA GAUNTLETT | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $290K |
| JOHN WILLIS | COUNTRY DIRECTOR | 40 | $184K |
board members · 6
- CHARLES C GOODFELLOW III — CHAIRMAN & TREASURER
- JOHN SEIDENSTICKER — BOARD MEMBER
- NEAL MYERBERG — SECRETARY
- NOAH OSNOS — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA RASCH — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS NOBILE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- APSARA Authority Partner — Collaborated on the Wildlife Release Project at Angkor Archaeological Park.
- Cambodian Government Government — Partners with Wildlife Alliance to operate the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center and the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team.
- Cambodian government Government — Collaborates with Wildlife Alliance to preserve the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape and maintain continuous forest cover.
- Cambodian government Government — Implied partner in managing protected areas and enforcing environmental law in the Cardamom Rainforest.
- Cardamom Forest Protection Rangers Partner — Ranger units that patrol the Cardamom Mountains, remove snares, and rescue pangolins from traps
- Chi Phat community Partner — Collaborates with Wildlife Alliance to develop and manage ecotourism initiatives.
- Chi Phat community Partner — Partnered with the Chi Phat community to develop and launch a community-based ecotourism program, including infrastructure support and skills training.
- Ecuadorian government Partner — Assisted in expanding the Galápagos Marine Reserve boundary.
- Forestry Administration Partner — Collaborated on the Wildlife Release Project at Angkor Archaeological Park.
- Forestry Administration Partner — Partners with Wildlife Alliance on the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team, providing officials for anti-trafficking enforcement.
- Forestry Administration (Cambodia) Government — Government entity responsible for managing Phnom Tamao Protected Forest and requested CAPU patrols; collaborates on enforcement of wildlife laws.
- Ministry of Environment (Cambodia) Government — Collaborating on the Tiger Reintroduction Initiative to restore wild tigers in Cambodia.
- Ministry of Environment (Cambodia) Partner — Collaborates with Wildlife Alliance in joint anti-poaching patrols through deployment of National Park Rangers in Chi Phat CAPU teams.
- Ministry of Environment (Cambodia) Partner — Jointly conducts park ranger patrols and collaborates on protected area management and tiger reintroduction planning in the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape.
- Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre Partner — Collaborates on the rescue, care, and long-term treatment of injured and orphaned wildlife, including elephants and tigers.
- Royal Gendarmerie Partner — Partners with Wildlife Alliance on the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team, providing military police personnel for anti-trafficking operations.
- Samkos REDD+ project Partner — Collaborative project protecting over 280,000 hectares of forest in Cambodia and implementing community infrastructure initiatives including solar-powered water wells.
- Suwanna Gauntlett Partner — Founded Wildlife Alliance and continues to serve as a board member.
- Wildlife Protection Society of India Partner — Provided program design and technical assistance to protect India’s Olive Ridley turtle.
- Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team Partner — Multidisciplinary anti-wildlife trafficking unit that rescues pangolins from smuggled shipments and restaurant raids
- forest communities Partner — Partner with Wildlife Alliance to reduce deforestation and protect endangered species in the Cardamom Rainforest.
- people of Chi Phat Partner — Works with Wildlife Alliance to replant 42 sections of tropical forest in southwest Cambodia.
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.
- Community-Based Conservation with Economic Incentivesmethodology: conservation-through-economic-incentivesBy integrating forest protection with community development and sustainable livelihoods, conservation outcomes are more durable because local communities have a direct economic and social stake in preserving forests and biodiversity.
- Ecological Succession-Based Reforestationmethodology: ecological succession-based reforestationBy restoring degraded tropical forests through phased planting of native species aligned with natural ecological succession, reforestation is more successful and biodiverse because it rebuilds soil health and canopy structure incrementally.
- Integrated Wildlife Protection and Rehabilitationmethodology: comprehensive anti-traffickingBy combining law enforcement, anti-poaching operations, and wildlife rescue with rehabilitation and release protocols, the organization increases species survival and ecosystem integrity because rescued animals contribute to genetic diversity and ecological function upon release.