When you donate to save wildlife, we know you want to have a real impact
At WCN we focus on efficiency and effectiveness so that your donations make the biggest impact possible on wildlife conservation. We continually strive to make our model as effective as it can possibly be for our donors, our Conservation Partners, and wildlife. 94% of all funds donated to WCN are used to support our programs in the field. These dollars are either sent directly to our Conservation Partners or are used to fund the training and conservation support that we provide to help conservationists grow their organizations.
Audited Financial Statements
WCN Dec 2021 Audit Report
WCN Dec 2020 Audit Report
WCN Dec 2019 Audit Report
WCN Dec 2018 Audit Report
WCN Dec 2017 Audit Report
Form 990s
2021 WCN 990
2020 WCN 990
2019 WCN 990
2018 WCN 990
2017 WCN 990
The following are the most recent Elephant Crisis Fund and Lion Recovery Fund reports; they offer supporters greater insight into the impact their investments are having. Get a closer look at the effective projects supported by these Funds and the incredible grantees working to stop the ivory crisis, secure a future for elephants, and bring lions back to Africa.
Elephant Crisis Fund 2021 Year End Report
Lion Recovery Fund August 2022 Progress Report
Over $173M
has been generously donated by WCN supporters, since our inception, to support wildlife conservation
94%
of funds donated to WCN in 2020 were used to support our programs in the field
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With 4 stars, WCN is proud to have a top ranking amongst wildlife conservation organizations from Charity Navigator.
100%
We pass on 100% of funds designated for a species to conservation for that species in the field.
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