2017-05-02T12:21:21-05:00 2016-12-31 946214841 Armanino LLP 12657 Alcosta Blvd Ste 500 San Ramon CA 945834600 990 2016-01-01 203644441 WildAid Inc WILD 4158343174 333 Pine Street No 300 San Francisco CA 94104 PETER KNIGHTS CEO 4158343174 2017-04-28 1 Katy Brown P00650274 9257902600 50.201.92.30 2017-04-28 16:59:34 PD P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 32D79760D657254216B4319CC9D1E8250B4A38EE 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z PETER KNIGHTS 333 Pine Street No 300 San Francisco CA 94104 9659172 0 X www.wildaid.org X 2006 CA TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION VIA GLOBAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. WILDAID ALSO WORKS TO CREATE MODEL FIELD CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND TO STRENGTHEN MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AROUND THE WORLD. 16 15 23 48 0 0 12029030 8946460 713992 0 1054 12125 382931 377722 13127007 9336307 350000 30000 0 0 1869951 2421785 0 0 373924 5364553 6668876 7584504 9120661 5542503 215646 15402008 15596007 304294 282647 15097714 15313360 X TO REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR ILLEGAL WILDLIFE PRODUCTS AND TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION VIA GLOBAL PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. WILDAID ALSO WORKS TO CREATE MODEL FIELD CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND TO STRENGTHEN MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AROUND THE WORLD. 0 0 1089458 Climate Change:WildAid produced and released three PSA campaigns to mitigate climate change by reducing emissions-intensive personal behavior. The campaigns included "Hairy Nose" in the spring and "Reveal Your City" featuring three celebrity ambassadors in the fall to promote low-carbon transportation options. In November, WildAid released a PSA campaign called "The Precipice" to raise awareness for the link between climate change and meat consumption/production. Together, WildAid's climate campaigns earned over $60 million in pro bono media placement in 2016. 990490 Galapagos:In collaboration with the Galapagos National Park Service (GNPS) and the Galapagos Biosecurity Agency (ABG), WildAid is working to stop illegal fishing and prevent the introduction of invasive species. In 2016, WildAid developed one platform to integrate both VMS and AIS at Coastguard and GNPS control centers, supported the maintenance of critical patrol vessels and sponsored a series of trainings and peer exchanges for Park Rangers. ABG activities included systematic and specialized training for 182 staffers, the launching of the #YourDeclarationIsProtection campaign, the automation of ABG information and monitoring systems and the creation of a K-9 unit for the detection of invasives. 948632 Sharks:WildAid completed principal photography for a feature-length shark documentary produced in collaboration with Shanghai Media Group. Shoots involved extensive travel while filming a Chinese celebrity in the Bahamas and Mexico. In addition to the documentary shoot, WildAid filmed two PSAs underwater and produced a third PSA with a Taiwanese celebrity. WildAid also commissioned iResearch to conduct a follow-up consumer survey, held multiple press events in Taiwan and China, and launched a series of billboard ads in Taiwan, China and Hong Kong. The program secured $44 million in pro bono broadcast value and media placement in 2016. 5124075 30000 WildAid expanded its wildlife campaign efforts in Vietnam, China and Hong Kong with two bold new campaigns: "Nail Biters" on rhino horn and "Join The Herd" on ivory, including TV, print and social media messaging to dispel myths about rhino horn's medicinal properties and to encourage the global community to speak up for elephant conservation. WildAid produced and released two PSAs and distributed over 400 billboards for the elephant campaign; and produced and released 5 PSAs, over 1000 billboards and posters, and completed principal photography for a rhino documentary. WildAid also successfully launched campaigns in China and Vietnam to save the pangolin, producing and releasing 4 PSAs, 100 billboards, and conducting training workshops for enforcement officials. 5124075 30000 8152655 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 46 0 1 23 1 0 1 CH HK 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 16 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X X Tom Stahl COO 4158343174 333 PINE STREET SUITE 300 San Francisco CA 94104 Peter Knights CEO 40.00 X X 280000 0 41586 Pete Solvik Board Chair 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary O'Malley Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Morgan Treasurer 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Benchley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tod Bensen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Xochi Birch Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Alan Chung Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 David Dossetter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela Farkas Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mindy Henderson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kathy MacDonald Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katharine Martin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Shannon O'Leary Joy Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jeanne Sedgwick Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Beverly Spector Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John Baker Managing Director Programs 40.00 X 140994 0 28783 Marcel Bigue Marine Programs Director 40.00 X 139715 0 16196 560709 0 86565 3 0 1 0 Cormack Productions 155 Hawthorne Lane Bozeman MT 59715 Advertising & Production 270345 Gwantsi International Limited 4th Floor Block A 357 Zhou Hua Roa Shanghai Shanghai CH 200050 Advertising & Production 152622 2 24950 1041562 250000 7629948 12079 8946460 12125 12125 516765 1041562 322865 193900 193900 4913 0 4913 4913 Other Income 900099 154381 154381 Refund of VAT paid 900099 24528 24528 178909 9336307 0 0 389847 X 30000 30000 647274 597240 33955 16079 1339653 983589 151005 205059 45127 148 44979 255918 211557 24649 19712 133813 109672 9078 15063 146784 93537 53247 53399 10320 43079 1599769 1582352 2732 14685 64324 32773 21384 10167 33792 12327 20510 955 466205 341819 104441 19945 520976 482675 19943 18358 3348 3348 21103 1560 19543 137350 85558 40981 10811 Promo, Press, Billboard 1448148 1443655 4493 Video Production 1283144 1281450 119 1575 Equipment & Program sup 412259 412052 178 29 Marine Control & Vigil 353075 348810 4265 125200 88213 4259 32728 9120661 8152655 594082 373924 5351747 3659556 6004923 301743 3141031 3716278 324818 143046 190193 90911 137727 77547 44218 60180 6865072 345078 759221 15402008 15596007 304294 282647 304294 282647 X 7467384 9473482 7630330 5839878 15097714 15313360 15402008 15596007 215646 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 4516799 6395395 9614950 12029030 8946460 41502634 4516799 6395395 9614950 12029030 8946460 41502634 7962917 33539717 360 2194 1650 1054 12125 17383 -89935 42081 139461 1095671 700587 1887865 43407882 0.77270 0.90040 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Special events miscellaneous - 2012 Amount: $ -89,935. 2013 Amount: $ 42,081. 2014 Amount: $ 139,461. 2015 Amount: $ 1,095,671. 2016 Amount: $ 516,765. Sales of inventory - 2016 Amount: $ 4,913. Refund of VAT paid - 2016 Amount: $ 24,528. Other income - 2016 Amount: $ 154,381. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 123583 67817 55766 14144 9730 4414 60180 X 298984477 289325305 289325305 9659172 -322865 -322865 9336307 298768831 289325305 322865 289648170 9120661 0 9120661 Part X, Line 2: WildAid is a qualified organization exempt from Federal income and California franchise taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 23701(d) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code, respectively. WildAid recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained, and changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. WildAid has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, it does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. WildAid's returns are subject to examination by federal and state taxing authorities for three years and four years, respectively, after they are filed. Part XI, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Special Events Expense -322,865. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Special events expense 322,865. 1 South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania 0 2 Grantmaking / program services PSA shoot, Media campaign 675992 China 1 13 Program services PSA shoot, Media campaign 1218705 Galapagos, Ecuador 2 5 Grantmaking / Program services Marine protection 990490 Hong Kong 0 3 Program services PSA shoot, Media campaign 168382 Indonesia 1 2 Grantmaking / program services Marine protection 265173 Thailand 0 2 Program services Communication Campaign 80062 Central America & Caribbean 0 0 Program services Marine protection 18000 South America, Peru 0 0 Grantmaking Grants 20000 Vietnam 1 9 Program services Media Campaign 247467 Mexico 0 0 Program services Marine protection 19000 Palau 0 0 Program services Marine protection 22000 4 27 1 9 5 36 3436804 288467 3725271 Peru Manta Ray Protection 20000 Check Uganda Poaching steal 10000 Check 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: All donations and grants made to third parties, such as the Galapagos National Park Service or a Fishing Cooperative, are supported by a contract between the institution and WildAid. The contract clearly states the donor source and all funds disbursed or equipment donated is to be employed solely according to the objectives stipulated in the contract. With respect to grants, the contract stipulates that separate accounting must be carried out, including the creation of a file of deposits, receipts, contracts, etc. to support all expenses incurred. All receipts and invoices must be legal and clearly indicate the beneficiary, concept of payment, and date. In addition, the institution agrees that their checking account and accounting is subject to an external audit or other measure of control defined by WildAid. Normally, the WildAid accountant reviews all expenses incurred by the partner institution and a WildAid staff visits their offices to physically review documents and products resulting from the grant. With respect to equipment donations, periodic visits are made to the project site to verify the condition of the equipment donated. In the event a contract is not honored by the partner institution, WildAid reserves the right to unilaterally terminate the contract and demand the immediate return of all funds and equipment provided under the contract. WHALE SHARK TRIP 103450 43000 60450 48364 3114 36068 Gala 1454877 998562 456315 50263 73988 13940 97128 1558327 1041562 516765 98627 77102 13940 133196 322865 193900 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Peter Knights CEO 190000 0 90000 0 0 0 7083 0 34503 0 321586 0 0 0 John Baker Managing Director Programs 140994 0 0 0 0 0 5750 0 23033 0 169777 0 0 0 Marcel Bigue Marine Programs Director 139715 0 0 0 0 0 5465 0 10731 0 155911 0 0 0 Corie Knights Spouse of the CEO 100000 W2 Wages 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board member Katharine Martin is a cousin of Executive Director Peter Knights. In 2012, Corie Knights, spouse of Executive Director Peter Knights, was hired to assist with fundraising and major gifts, with approval of the WildAid Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of Form 990 is provided to the board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c No member of the WildAid Board of Directors, or any of its Committees, shall derive any personal profit or gain, directly or indirectly, by reason of his or her participation with WildAid. Each individual shall disclose to WildAid any personal interest which he or she may have in any matter pending before the WildAid Board and shall refrain from participation in any decision on such matter. Any member of the WildAid Board, any Committee or Staff who is an officer, board member, a committee member or staff member of a vendor organization or consultancy shall identify his or her affiliation with such agency or agencies; further, in connection with any board action specifically directed to that agency, he/she shall not participate in the decision affecting that agency and the decision must be made and/or ratified by the full board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The executive director's compensation is determined by the Board, and key staff's compensation is determine by the executive director. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The 990 is available on the organization's website, WildAid.org. The 990, Form 1023, and determination letter are available at Guidestar.org. Upon request to management, the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements will be made available to the public at the organization's address. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Temporary Contractors: Program service expenses 1,582,352. Management and general expenses 2,732. Fundraising expenses 14,685. Total expenses 1,599,769. Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.