BONOBO CONSERVATION INITIATIVE

EIN: 522146443 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,608,622
Total Expenses
$1,780,465
Total Assets
$126,488
Net Assets
$73,731
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
SALLY J COXE
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BONOBO CONSERVATION INITIATIVE, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 15% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 11% operating deficit.

Mission

PROTECT ENDANGERED BONOBOS,PRESERVE THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST HABITAT, EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN THE CONGO BASIN. WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, BCI IS SAFEGUARDING BONOBOS, PRESERVING LARGE TRACTS OF RAINFOREST, BENEFITTING PEOPLE THROUGH LIVELIHOOD AND EDUCATION

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,064,313

REDD+ Carbon Credit/Nature-Based Solutions /NBS Financing: To ensure sustainable, long-term support for the Bonobo Peace Forest, BCI is actively developing REDD+ (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation...

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REDD+ Carbon Credit/Nature-Based Solutions /NBS Financing: To ensure sustainable, long-term support for the Bonobo Peace Forest, BCI is actively developing REDD+ (Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) carbon credit (NBS)financing to benefit local and indigenous communities, wildlife, and the rainforest. REDD+ projects at Sankuru and Kokolopori are registered with VERRA and are now midway through the process of validation, with accomplishment of major milestones. Third-party validation/verification audit was completed as Sankuru. In tandem, BCI and partners conducted extensive field work and consultations with local communities, including FPIC (Free, Prior, and Informed Consent), participatory mapping, socioeconomic assessments, and establishment of local development committees.

Program 2
Expenses: $463,327

The Bonobo Peace Forest: a network of community-managed forest reserves and concessions, spanning a vast area of rainforest habitat. Includes two nationally gazetted nature reserves: Kokolopori...

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The Bonobo Peace Forest: a network of community-managed forest reserves and concessions, spanning a vast area of rainforest habitat. Includes two nationally gazetted nature reserves: Kokolopori Bonobo Reserve & Sankuru Nature Reserve, together encompasing almost 9 million acres, plus five additional community forests preparing for legal protection, where bonobos are protected. Working with The Nature Conservancy and other partners to scale up conservation activities and secure official protection for the forests and the bonobos of Lilungu, a strategic site that links a critical conservation corridor. Three additional community conservation areas completed participatory mappinga key step in the process of obtaining legal protection of their lands. In-situ activities include reserve management, wildlife protection, and sustainable livelihood initiatives. Long-term bonobo research program at Kokolopori entered its eigth year, under the auspices of Harvard University.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,608,622
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,608,622

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $652,567
Fundraising Expenses $34,859
Program Expenses $1,527,640
Other Expenses $1,127,898
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,780,465

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,608,622 $1,900,827 -0.2%
Expenses $1,780,465 $2,144,550 -0.2%
Net Income $-171,843 $-243,723 -0.3%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$79,877
Total Directors
8
$79,877
Key Employees
6
$270,244
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICK MEHLMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Key Emp Highest
$97,650 $0 $97,650
SALLY J COXE PRESIDENTCEO 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$79,877 $0 $79,877
TOSI MPANU REDD DIR DRC 30.00
Highest
$72,000 $0 $72,000
JENNIFER MOUSTGAARD PROGRAM MANAGER 40.00
Key Emp
$63,000 $0 $63,000
BIENVENU MUPENDA CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER DRC 40.00
Key Emp
$32,582 $0 $32,582
REBECCA BOSSEN COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 10.00
Key Emp
$30,910 $0 $30,910
CHRISTINA ELLIS COUNTRY DIRECTOR DRC 40.00
Key Emp Highest
$29,017 $0 $29,017
JESSIE JORY OUTREACH CO-ORDINATOR 15.00
Key Emp
$17,085 $0 $17,085
JAMES BRUNDIGE DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALDEN ALMQUIST DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM R MEADE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY RANNEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY PARISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE A TAYLOR DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY K SMITH TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,608,622 $1,780,465 $126,488 $-171,843
2022 $1,900,827 $2,144,550 $304,433 $-243,723
2021 $1,221,566 $756,189 $547,857 $465,377
2020 $259,272 $333,606 $98,127 $-74,334
2019 $330,703 $328,290 $109,511 $2,413
2018 $356,728 $486,670 $123,502 $-129,942
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