THE DIAN FOSSEY GORILLA FUND INTERNATIONAL

ATLANTA, GA, 30315-1470 (404) 624-5881 Est. 1978 EIN 52-1118866

Form 990 501(c)(3)

www.gorillafund.org

Mission

The Fossey Fund is dedicated to the conservation and study of gorillas in Africa through a successful, people-centered approach: 1) Providing daily protection to gorillas, 2) Scientific research providing critical data on gorillas and their habitats, 3) Training the next generation of African scientists and conservationists, and 4) Helping local communities address their critical needs.

Financials

Total Revenue

$11,006,988

Total Expenses

$8,216,607

Net Assets

$40,907,147

16 employees 35 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2024-09-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve

5.0 years Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↑ 29.8%

Expenses ↑ 17.6%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 86.5% Earned revenue 2.1% Investment 11.0%

Expense Breakdown

Program 76.6% Management 8.0% Fundraising 15.4%

Officers & Key Employees (25)

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Grants Received (124)

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Filing History (5 filings)

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2023 Form 990 Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2024	$11,006,988 ↑	$8,216,607	$40,907,147
2022 Form 990 Oct 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023	$8,478,874 ↑	$6,989,443	$36,660,752
2021 Form 990 Oct 1, 2021 to Sep 30, 2022	$8,191,894 ↓	$6,224,208	$34,661,923
2020 Form 990 Oct 1, 2020 to Sep 30, 2021	$11,615,344 ↓	$5,105,046	$33,671,798
2019 Form 990 Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020	$13,960,117	$4,580,486	$26,979,081