named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Animal Welfare
Funds initiatives to protect sea life, wildlife, and domestic animals, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings
Bolivia Amazon Wildfires
Provides funding to protect and restore the Bolivian Amazon rainforest, a critical ecosystem under threat from wildfires
Community
Supports local communities in Puerto Rico, the British Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic through environmental and resilience initiatives
Mangrove Restoration
Focuses on conserving and restoring mangrove ecosystems across the Caribbean, where 50% of mangroves have been destroyed
Ocean Health
Raises awareness and funding for ocean conservation, emphasizing the ocean's role in producing oxygen and supporting life
Plant Mangroves
Supports mangrove planting and restoration efforts, highlighting their role in carbon sequestration and coastal protection
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Ocean Ecosystem Restoration & Research 1 activity
- Advocating for ocean health and environmental protection through public representation and awarenessRepresents the organization at global environmental events such as World Oceans Day 2025 in Nice, France, and promotes public dialogue on sustainability through blog content contributed by advocates, conservationists, and sustainability leaders.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding conservation and animal welfare initiatives through targeted grantmaking campaignsConducts dynamic grantmaking every three years focused on interconnected issues of animal welfare, environmental protection, and climate crisis response, directing 100% of donations to partner programs and implementation. The organization selects one critical area per cycle to raise funding and awareness, supporting urgent initiatives in conservation, community resilience, and wildlife protection.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Hosting benefit galas to raise funds for environmental conservationOrganized the Seventh Annual Full Circle Benefit Gala on October 25, 2024, which raised $600,000 for mangrove conservation efforts. The event serves as a primary fundraising mechanism for targeted environmental campaigns.
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Ecological Habitat Restoration 1 activity
- Implementing mangrove conservation and restoration campaigns in the CaribbeanConducts on-the-ground mangrove conservation and restoration efforts in the Dominican Republic, British Virgin Islands, Vieques (Puerto Rico), and Samaná Bay, including supporting nurseries, planting initiatives, and partnerships with local grassroots organizations and fishermen. These efforts are part of broader ocean health and environmental sustainability campaigns.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Supporting wildfire response and community resilience in the Amazon and Los AngelesProvides direct support to Bolivian communities affected by Amazon deforestation and wildfires, including funding for freshwater wells, and promotes public support for wildfire response organizations during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. These efforts are carried out through targeted campaigns and partnerships.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.50M
Contributions & grants$1.49M99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$10K
expenses
Total expenses$1.46M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$335K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$398K
Cash$302K
Investments$0
Liabilities$181K
Net assets$217K
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- Amanda Hearst — Co-Founder & VP
- Andrew McKenchnie — Board Member
- Breanna Schultz — Pres & Founder
- Brigid Fitzgerald — Secretary
- Doug Melville — Board Member
- Erin Gore — Board Member
- Taylor Hawes — Board Member
- Vienn Al-Rashid — Treasurer
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- BEDNARK Partner — Partnered to produce the Full Circle Benefit Gala, contributing sustainable technical production and event design.
- British Virgin Islands Partner — Supports local communities in the British Virgin Islands through campaign initiatives.
- CEBSE Partner — Partner organization collaborating on mangrove conservation and nursery sites in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic.
- DUSTIN YELLIN STUDIO Partner — Collaborates as a platinum or gold sponsor with Well/Beings.
- Dominican Republic Partner — Supports local communities in the Dominican Republic through campaign initiatives.
- Ellis Brooklyn Partner — Proud sponsor and partner of Well/Beings
- FUNDEMAR Partner — Partner organization in the Dominican Republic involved in mangrove conservation efforts.
- Farm Forward Partner — Collaborates through advisory relationship; Executive Director of Farm Forward serves as an advisor to Well Beings.
- GHETTO GASTRO Partner — Collaborates as a platinum or gold sponsor with Well/Beings.
- Grupo Punta Cana Partner — Hosted WELL/BEINGS team in Punta Cana and leads ocean health initiatives including coral labs and endangered species conservation.
- HEARST Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Partner — Engaged in dialogue and collaboration with IFAW on wildlife protection and conservation issues.
- LIVE NATION Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- La Gotta Partner — Partner brand where 20% of proceeds from co-designed products benefit Well/Beings
- La Senda Verde Partner — Collaborates with La Senda Verde on animal welfare and conservation initiatives.
- Lemon Perfect Partner — Proud sponsor and partner of Well/Beings
- Listin Diario Partner — Media partner that hosted a forum with local organizations on conservation efforts in the Dominican Republic.
- Maison de Mode Partner — Co-founded by Amanda Hearst Rønning and has shared leadership with Hassan, indicating a strategic affiliation.
- Masha Kalinina Partner — Advisory board member who organized the People of the Ocean plenary at UNOC 2025.
- Megababe Partner — Partner brand where a portion of proceeds benefits Well/Beings
- PARLEY Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- Parley for the Oceans Partner — Collaborated on a 40-foot art installation made from ocean plastic for the Full Circle Benefit Gala.
- Pasadena Humane Partner — Nonprofit organization promoted by Well Beings for support during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires to aid in animal rescue and care.
- Puerto Rico Partner — Supports local communities in Puerto Rico through campaign initiatives.
- SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- SCHULTZ FAMILY FOUNDATION Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- STARBUCKS Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- STELLA MCCARTNEY Funder — Platinum or gold sponsor supporting Well/Beings' programs.
- Schultz Family Foundation Partner — Member of the Founders Circle, indicating a strategic partnership and support role.
- Senda Verde Wildlife Sanctuary Partner — Partnered with Senda Verde to support animal rescue and conservation efforts in Bolivia.
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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-Led Systems Changemethodology: community-led_conservationBy centering locally led partnerships and authentic community storytelling, the organization increases the legitimacy, adaptability, and effectiveness of environmental solutions because local actors have the deepest understanding of ecological and social contexts.
- Intersectional Environmentalismmethodology: intersectional-environmentalismBy addressing animal welfare, human well-being, and environmental health as interconnected issues, the organization produces greater systemic impact because solutions in one domain reinforce progress in others.
- Nature-Based Solutions with Co-Benefitsmethodology: mangrove_restorationBy implementing mangrove restoration as a nature-based solution, the organization simultaneously combats climate change, improves ocean health, protects coastal communities, and supports sustainable livelihoods because these outcomes are ecologically and economically interdependent.