named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Elephantasia
Eco-fashion show benefiting African elephants, featuring sustainable designers and raising awareness about ivory poaching
Javan Rhino Research Initiative
International research collaboration to study skeletal remains of deceased Javan rhinos to determine aging methods and support reproduction programs
The Link Between Animal and Human Abuse
Educational initiative exploring the connection between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence, including domestic abuse and child neglect
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Animal Protection Advocacy & Campaigns 1 activity
- Advocate for endangered species protection and anti-cruelty legislationRaises public awareness about species extinction, including the Western Black Rhino, and advocates for urgent conservation action to protect remaining rhino subspecies. Sponsors and supports anti-cruelty legislation and issues public calls to action to prevent extinction and reduce ecological harm.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Conduct conservation education and community development programsDelivers conservation education to students at Lupani Primary School in Zambia and creates educational content for platforms like National Geographic Kids' Animal Jam. Develops alternative income solutions, such as chili pepper farming in Uganda, to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
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Humane Law Enforcement and Cruelty Intervention 1 activity
- Enforce animal cruelty laws and provide intervention servicesOperates a humane law enforcement department with peace officer authority to investigate and arrest animal cruelty suspects in New York State. Runs a cruelty intervention program for animal hoarders and provides training for prosecutors, law enforcement, veterinarians, and animal welfare professionals on animal cruelty investigations.
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Animal Welfare Fundraising Events 1 activity
- Host fundraising and awareness events through eco-fashion initiativesProduces and hosts sustainable fashion shows during events such as New York Fashion Week and at the Central Park Zoo to raise funds and awareness for wildlife protection, including African elephant conservation and post-tsunami recovery efforts.
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Wildlife Monitoring and Field Research 1 activity
- Preserve species and ecosystems through field conservationWorks to preserve, protect, and conserve rare, endangered, and threatened species and their habitats, including ongoing conservation efforts in Ujung Kulon National Park to prevent Javan rhino extinction.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 activity
- Provide pro bono wildlife veterinary care and conservation medicineDelivers medical treatment, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, diagnostic imaging (radiography and ultrasound), and preventative medicine to wildlife populations globally, serving shelters, NGOs, national parks, and animal rescues. Provides conservation medicine for species including mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Asian elephants in Thailand, and wildlife in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, and Indonesia.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conduct scientific research to support species conservationConducts anatomical and pathological research on Javan rhino specimens, including calvaria and appendicular skeleton analysis, using preserved remains and museum collections globally. Research also includes zoonotic disease transmission among wildlife, domestic animals, and humans, with findings published in peer-reviewed journals such as PLoS and JAVMA.
- Support wildlife crime prevention through canine units and confiscation effortsOperates a clinic for the “Canines for Conservation” dog/handler unit at Entebbe International Airport and supports wildlife confiscation operations related to black market trade in Uganda. Conducts health checks for conservation canines used by the Maasai Tribe in Tanzania.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$49K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue$1690%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$58K
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Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$8K
balance sheet
Total assets$909
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Net assets$-297K
6 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +10.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- Leonard Levie — Board member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ASPCA Partner — Collaborates with the ASPCA through interviews and promotion of its programs to address animal and human abuse.
- Central Park Zoo Partner — Hosted the Elephantasia benefit event at the Central Park Zoo.
- Cornell Club Partner — Hosted the sustainable fashion show event in Manhattan.
- Cornell University Partner — Collaborates on Javan rhinoceros conservation in Java, Indonesia and operates with the Wildlife Health Clinic in Ithaca, NY.
- Harvard University Partner — Collaborates on research involving Javan rhino specimens at the Museum of Natural History archives.
- IPB Veterinary College, Bogor Partner — Hosts research on Javan rhino specimens and supports field research at Ujung Kulon National Park.
- International Rhino Foundation Partner — Collaborates on Javan rhinoceros conservation in Java, Indonesia.
- KTLA Channel 5 Partner — Collaborated to organize and air a telethon supporting tsunami recovery efforts.
- Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle Paris Partner — Collaborates on research involving Javan rhino specimens.
- National Geographic Kids Partner — Creates conservation medicine videos for Animal Jam, an educational platform by National Geographic Kids.
- National Link Coalition Network — References the National Link Coalition as a key resource for research connecting animal abuse to interpersonal violence.
- Natural History Museum, Liverpool Partner — Collaborates on research involving Javan rhino specimens.
- Natural History Museum, London Partner — Collaborates on research involving Javan rhino specimens.
- Oxford University Partner — Collaborates on research involving Javan rhino specimens at the Natural History Museum.
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Government — Quotes a statement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on the scale of illegal wildlife trade.
- WWF Partner — Collaborates on Javan rhinoceros conservation in Java, Indonesia.
- Wildlife Conservation Society Partner — Cites research conducted by WCS scientists in conservation analysis.
- Wildlife Conservation Society Partner — Volunteers with the WCS Health Program at the Bronx Zoo.
- ethical eco-fashion labels Partner — Collaborates with ethical eco-fashion labels through modeling and fashion events to raise funds and awareness for wildlife conservation.
strategies · 5
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.
- Habitat and Biodiversity Protectionmethodology: habitat-conservationBy preserving, protecting, and conserving natural habitats, the organization maintains biodiversity and ecological integrity because intact ecosystems are foundational to species survival and resilience.
- Link Between Animal Abuse and Human Violencemethodology: the_linkBy addressing animal abuse as an early warning sign of broader interpersonal violence, the organization contributes to community safety because patterns of animal cruelty are causally linked to child abuse, domestic violence, and other criminal behaviors.
- Root-Cause Intervention in Wildlife Poachingmethodology: two-pronged-anti-traffickingBy addressing poverty and lack of economic opportunity, the organization reduces wildlife poaching because alleviating socioeconomic drivers makes poaching less necessary and socially unacceptable, while simultaneously disrupting trafficker financial networks to weaken supply-side operations.
- Science-Driven Species Conservationmethodology: conservation_medicineBy using museum-based biological specimens, skeletal aging techniques, genetics research, and disease surveillance, the organization informs conservation breeding and ecosystem health programs because historical and biomedical data enable targeted, evidence-based interventions for critically endangered species like the Javan rhino.
- Sustainable Fashion as Conservation Activismmethodology: fashion_as_activismBy leveraging sustainable fashion events, ethical modeling, and celebrity advocacy, the organization raises public awareness and generates funding for endangered species conservation, because cultural platforms like fashion can shift consumer behavior and apply economic pressure to disrupt illegal wildlife trade.