2012-03-01T10:17:52-06:00 2011-09-30 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2010-10-01 530183181 Defenders of Wildlife DEFE 2026829400 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 20036 Jamie Rappaport Clark 2026829400 2012-02-13 1 Nicole M Simon CPA 7038930030 2012-02-13 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Jamie Rappaport Clark 1130 17th Street NW Washington DC 20036 30485558 0 X www.defenders.org X 1947 DC Habitat and species protection. 27 24 186 128 35843 -27454 29128397 28345792 284956 299653 309392 187247 2872625 1396820 32595370 30229512 856353 567167 0 0 13050859 12629560 1523293 2133957 2691824 14581747 14742026 30012252 30072710 2583118 156802 34810535 35292938 11135212 11453584 23675323 23839354 X Defenders of Wildlife is a national, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. 0 0 11624418 567042 279403 Wildlife Action - Long known for its leadership on endangered species issues, Defenders of Wildlife's programs give particular attention to imperiled species because of the irreparable loss that species extinction represents. Keystone and umbrella species and their habitats are particularly important because of the significant value they have for legions of biologically significant species. Large predators - typically umbrella and sometimes keystone species - warrant special attention because of their growing scarcity and the aesthetic, emotional and psychological value they provide to humanity. We are known for our innovative and pragmatic responses to a constantly changing political, economic and social environment. Our staff of scientists, wildlife specialists, educators, activists, economists and attorneys work in the halls of Congress, state legislatures, the courts, and local communities, and in more than a dozen Defenders offices across North America. We develop and advocate for innovative "up-stream" 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 policy-deciding officials and processes which are often subjected to relentless pressure from overbearing special interests. The shared goal of all of our activities is to make Defenders the nation's most effective champion of imperiled wildlife in an era of climate change, 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. 9269106 125 10125 Information, Education, and Communication: Defenders of Wildlife's quarterly publication, DEFENDERS, is sent to all members. This award winning publication features informative articles, on crucial wildlife and land management conservation issues, editorial comment, and accounts of current actions taken by the organization. Defenders of Wildlife's other 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 of wildlife issues. Defenders of Wildlife also reaches the public by briefing the local and national media on timely and crucial wildlife topics by producing high quality video and radio public service announcements on protecting America's wildlife and public lands. Defenders of Wildlife's website offers 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. 1071252 Constituency Outreach: Defenders of Wildlife has an aggressive program to recruit and retain members to facilitate public participation in furthering its mission. 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In addition, Defenders maintains a Board-designated endowment fund to provide for the long-term needs of the organization. Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: Defenders had no significant uncertain tax positions at September 30, 2011 and 2010. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct benefits to donors 185,936. Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Direct benefits to donors 185,936. 1 North America 0 1 Program services and grantmaking. Mexican programs include national and international wildlife trade and habitat conservation, particularly as it affects Defenders' priority species and ecosystems and the progressive development of wildlife law and policy in Mexico. A consultant works throughout the country on the various programs from the northern Gulf of California to the Southern Yucatan Peninsula.Wolves, grizzlies, and other species face many of the same threats in western Canada as in the western U.S., with some species like grizzlies worse off in southern Alberta than in the states for example, but lack a strong legal system to protect them. Defenders of Wildlife keeps wildlife in the western life by restoring abundant wildlife populations prioritizing imperiled keystone species and advancing conservation of all native animals and plants through practical policies and practices and public support. 111253 Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region. 40650 1 0 1 151903 0 151903 X North America To assist in developing conflict avoidance tools and projects to support Mexican wolf and jaguar conservation efforts in Northern Mexico. 6100 Wire transfer Sub-Saharan Africa To assist with expansion in the Amboseli and Mara ecosystems- for work including effective community education, community. 40650 Wire transfer 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Procedure for Monitoring Grants Outside the U.S.: Schedule F, Part I, Line 2: The Organization enters into a written grant agreement with the grantee that includes specific financial and programmatic accomplishment reporting requirements. X X X X X X X 1 Public Interest Communications Inc 7700 Leesburg Pike Suite 301 North Falls Church VA 22043 Telemarketer 0 432637 550439 -117802 Share Group Inc 79 Chapel Street Newton MA 02458 Telemarketer 0 76874 55390 21484 Telefund Inc 59 Temple Place Suite 402 Boston MA 02111 Telemarketer 0 57295 43165 14130 SCA Direct 11200 Waples Mill Road Suite 150 Fairfax VA 22030 Fundraising Consultant 0 0 1172542 -1172542 566806 1821536 -1254730 AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC FL GA HI IL KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MS NC ND NH NJ NM NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WA WI WV Annual dinner 643300 457364 185936 23319 66388 96229 643300 457364 185936 23319 66388 96229 185936 0 1 The Wilderness Society 1615 M Street NW Washington DC 20036 530167933 501(c)(3) 268292 To develop and inform a national policy to expedite the sensitive citing of renewable energy resources. Natural Resources Defense Council 40 West 20 Street New York NY 10011 132654926 501(c)(3) 161007 To develop and inform a national policy to expedite the sensitive citing of renewable energy resources. Geos Institute 84 Fourth St Ashland OR 97520 930880205 501(c)(3) 15000 To help implement components of the Heritage Forest Campaign. White Mountain Apache Tribe Wildlife & Outdoor Recreation Division PO Box 220 Whiteriver AZ 85941 860092030 15000 To help recruit, hire and train tribal members to assist with aspects of tour program including outfitting, guiding, food preparation, lodging, culture and nature interpretation, and purchase of equipment and tools necessary to initiate wildlife teamed program. Capital Region Land Conservancy PO Box 17306 Richmond VA 23228 202797635 501(c)(3) 10000 Capacity Building Project Conservation Biology Institute 136 SW Washington Avenue Suite 202 Corvallis OR 97333 911840582 501(c)(3) 10000 Expenditure of funds to settle Sierra MIS litigation. Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection PO Box 41165 Tuscon AZ 85717 860796748 501(c)(3) 8500 For the Coalition's ongoing grassroots public outreach and education campaigns, various regional habitat conservation planning & wildlife linkage protection efforts, and production/distribution of "Friends of the Desert" newsletter. National Wildlife Refuge Association 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Ste 600 Washington DC 20036 237447365 501(c)(3) 6000 For sponsorship of the Conserving the Future conference. Mission Wolf PO Box 1211 Westcliffe CO 81252 742489879 501(c)(3) 5800 To support future of Mission Wolf's educational programs by helping with the mechanical repairs of tour bus. Lincoln County Environmental Health 418 Mineral Ave Libby MT 59923 816001387 5184 Electric fence project, completion of transfer site, and bear resistant garbage containers. 9 1 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The Organization enters into a written grant agreement with the grantee that includes specific financial and programmatic accomplishment reporting requirements. X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Rodger Schlickeisen 288616 19950 0 0 0 0 14314 989 37452 2589 340382 23528 0 0 Jamie Rappaport Clark 258101 1993 0 0 0 0 12801 99 33493 259 304395 2351 0 0 Joseph A Zillo 155861 0 0 0 0 0 7730 0 20225 0 183816 0 0 0 William R Irvin 158077 0 0 0 0 0 7840 0 20513 0 186430 0 0 0 Jessie Brinkley 139061 0 0 0 0 0 6897 0 18045 0 164003 0 0 0 Robert L Dewey 134614 697 0 0 0 0 6676 35 17468 90 158758 822 0 0 Charles J Orasin 140577 0 0 0 0 0 6972 0 18242 0 165791 0 0 0 Diane Clifford 125776 2020 0 0 0 0 6238 100 16321 262 148335 2382 0 0 X 27 676421 Market value X 1 2014927 Selling Price 1 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Directors, Matthew Pawa and Victor Sher, worked on litigation together that was unrelated to DOW. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Organization's staff sends the draft 990 to all Board members and requests that any comments or questions be sent directly to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee meets with staff and auditors to review the draft 990 and address any Board member comments prior to submission of the 990 to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Organization annually requests completion of the conflict of interest form. The Board of Directors will take action, as deemed necessary, to address any potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a For the President's salary, Human Resources independently collects salary survey information from other not-for-profit's as well as other Green groups and compiles findings. These findings are provided to the Organization's Executive Committee that then holds a closed door conference to establish the president's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Average Hours Per Week on Related Organization Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B: Rodger Schlickeisen, President, 2.6 hours per week Jamie Rappaport Clark, Executive Vice President/Assistant Secretary, .3 hours per week Robert L. Dewey, Vice President Government Relations & External Affairs, .2 hours per week Diane Clifford, Senior Vice President Marketing & Constituent Development, .6 hours per week Winsome McIntosh, Vice Chair, .2 hours per week Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 7,229. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The Organization's Audit Committee assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit. This process is consistent with previous years. 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