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Sign In — Free (10 views/day)Defenders of Wildlife, founded in 1947, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $48.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $10.2M, a strong 21% operating margin.
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Conservation and Restoration of Imperiled Biodiversity in North America: Defenders of Wildlife focuses on the conservation of imperiled species and keystone or umbrella species that help restore the...
Conservation and Restoration of Imperiled Biodiversity in North America: Defenders of Wildlife focuses on the conservation of imperiled species and keystone or umbrella species that help restore the integrity and health of ecosystems. Our focus on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity defines our important niche in the environmental and conservation community. Long known for our leadership on endangered species issues, our programs emphasize imperiled species and their habitat throughout North America because of the irreparable loss that species extinction represents. We believe in the inherent value of wildlife and the natural world. To realize our conservation vision, Defenders of Wildlife engages in policy analysis and advocacy, litigation, innovative science, technology development, and conservation activities in the field. Our work is aimed at the prevention of species and habitats from becoming imperiled, the protection of endangered and threatened species and their habitats, and the restoration of the health of vulnerable species and their habitats. We are known for our innovative and pragmatic responses to a constantly changing political, economic and social environment. Our staff of scientists, wildlife policy experts, lobbyists, communications experts, and attorneys work in the halls of Congress, state legislatures, the courts, and local communities, and in the field across the country. We develop and advocate for innovative "up-stream" management solutions for public and private lands that encourage conservation of entire ecosystems and interconnected habitats. We emphasize collaboration with other groups as a means of bringing to bear as much collective influence as possible on policymakers and processes which are often subjected to relentless pressure from special interests. The shared goal of all of our activities is to make Defenders of Wildlife the nation's most effective champion of imperiled wildlife in an era of climate change and habitat loss, leading the way in meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities that tomorrow presents to leave a rich and diverse natural legacy for future generations.
Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation:Defenders of Wildlife implements nation-wide conservation initiatives and place-based conservation programs that are rooted in the...
Mobilization of a Broader Constituency for Wildlife Conservation:Defenders of Wildlife implements nation-wide conservation initiatives and place-based conservation programs that are rooted in the communities in which we work. We focus on strategic areas where we can have a positive impact on wildlife and landscapes. We are driven by our responsibility to mobilize and grow a movement for conservation that will endure for generations to come. We issue a monthly email publication, as well as an Impact Report, sent to all members who have provided us with their email address. It features informative articles on important wildlife and land management conservation issues, editorial comments, and updates on current activities taken by the organization. Our educational outreach projects include: providing the public with up-to-date information on wildlife and habitat protection issues; maintaining an activist network and alerting activists to contact elected officials on key wildlife conservation issues; and providing information to students and teachers on wildlife issues. We also reach the public by briefing the local and national media on important wildlife topics, by producing high quality video and participating in various podcasts, media interviews, and events highlighting America's wildlife and public lands. We also engage supporters on our social network channels and through our online blog. Defenders of Wildlife's website and social media platforms offer extensive information on wildlife species and related conservation issues. The website, www.defenders.org, serves as a resource for learning more about wildlife, understanding current policy issues, and getting involved.
Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency
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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)
Sign In — Free (10 views/day)| 2024 | 2023 | Change | |
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| Revenue | $48,550,195 | $36,052,170 | +0.3% |
| Expenses | $38,303,168 | $35,168,532 | +0.1% |
| Net Income | $10,247,027 | $883,638 | +10.6% |
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Sign In| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Role | Reportable Comp | Other Comp | Total |
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| Mark Caylor | Chair | 2.50 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Donovan | Vice Chair | 2.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheryl Sachs | Treasurer | 2.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Alexander | Secretary | 1.00 |
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Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitra Amestoy | Director (from 9/25) | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sylvia Baca | Director | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Whitfield Bailey | Director | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Barry | Director | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dinah Bear | Director | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim O'Keefe Beck | Director (to 5/25) | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Dayton | Director (to 5/25) | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Donaher | Director (to 6/25) | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Fischman | Director | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Caroline Gable | Director | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Hanauer | Director (from 9/25) | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Anita Keefe | Director (from 9/25) | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Morgan | Director | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaime Pinkham | Director (from 5/25) | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Root | Director | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Selva | Director (from 9/25) | 0.50 |
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Sisk | Director | 0.50 |
Director
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Sheehan | Senior Vice President, External Affairs | 40.00 |
Officer
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$256,642 | $14,989 | $271,754 |
| Michael Senatore | SVP, Conservation Programs | 40.00 |
Officer
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$251,732 | $53,480 | $305,212 |
| Andrew Bowman | President & CEO (from 8/24) | 40.00 |
Officer
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$203,727 | $18,099 | $221,998 |
| Andrew Miller | CFO (from 7/24) | 40.00 |
Officer
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$93,143 | $24,291 | $117,434 |
| Alicia Washkevich | COO (from 6/25) | 40.00 |
Officer
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$0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Anderson | Interim SVP, Ops (from 9/24 to 2/25) | 40.00 |
Officer
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$104,210 | $0 | $104,210 |
| Matt Braughler | Vice President, Development | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$272,874 | $23,658 | $296,532 |
| Brandace Swimeley | Vice President, Integrated Marketing | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$248,150 | $52,636 | $300,786 |
| Thu Pham | Chief of Staff | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$202,035 | $49,890 | $251,925 |
| Robert Dewey | Vice President, Government Relations | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$198,983 | $42,429 | $241,508 |
| Julia Adams | Vice President, Conservation Law | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$189,039 | $28,090 | $217,129 |
| Shawn Cantrell | VP, Species Conservation & Coexistence | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$182,436 | $27,077 | $209,513 |
| Sharon Morris-Smith | Vice President, Human Resources | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$180,632 | $27,350 | $207,982 |
| Lindsay Rosa | VP, Conservation Research and Innovation | 40.00 |
Key Emp
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$165,634 | $14,130 | $179,764 |
| Alejandra Goyenechea | Senior Int'l Counsel (to 10/24) | 40.00 |
Highest
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$147,680 | $32,209 | $179,889 |
| Mary Beth Beetham | Director, Legislative Affairs | 40.00 |
Highest
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$143,506 | $24,476 | $167,982 |
| Jane Davenport McClintock | Senior Attorney | 40.00 |
Highest
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$141,785 | $43,888 | $185,673 |
| Desiree Sorenson-Groves | Sr. Dir, Land Conservation (to 10/24) | 40.00 |
Highest
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$140,921 | $1,671 | $142,592 |
| Lisa Marie Saltzburg | Senior Attorney | 40.00 |
Highest
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$140,710 | $17,442 | $158,152 |
| Jamie Rappaport Clark | President and CEO (to 7/24) | 40.00 |
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$820,725 | $40,375 | $861,689 |
| James Laurence Stofan | SVP, Operations (to 9/24) | 40.00 |
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$237,962 | $29,404 | $267,366 |
| Elizabeth Nichols | VP, Finance & CFO (to 7/24) | 40.00 |
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$204,707 | $23,300 | $228,007 |
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,550,195 | $38,303,168 | $65,453,645 | $10,247,027 |
| 2024 | $36,052,170 | $35,168,532 | $58,479,065 | $883,638 |
| 2023 | $35,880,686 | $37,549,970 | $50,165,827 | $-1,669,284 |
| 2022 | $42,802,063 | $37,955,460 | $48,630,491 | $4,846,603 |
| 2021 | $43,244,805 | $39,734,648 | $50,399,132 | $3,510,157 |
| 2020 | $34,498,515 | $34,353,507 | $48,337,572 | $145,008 |
| 2019 | $33,422,742 | $32,802,517 | $44,366,480 | $620,225 |
| 2019 | $33,422,742 | $32,802,517 | $44,366,480 | $620,225 |
| 2018 | $39,116,128 | $31,341,421 | $43,360,435 | $7,774,707 |
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