Galapagos Conservancy

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1 Galapagos Conservancy General Information Contact Information Nonprofit Galapagos Conservancy Address Fairfax Boulevard, #408 Fairfax, VA Phone Fax Web Site Facebook facebook.com/galapagos-conservancy/ At A Glance Year of Incorporation 1986 Former Names Organization's type of tax exempt status Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc. Public Supported Charity 1

2 Statements & Search Criteria Mission To advance and support the conservation of the unique biodiversity and ecosystems of the Galapagos Islands. Background Galapagos Conservancy's roots are from two organizations that merged in 2002: The Darwin Scientific Foundation, an organization which managed an endowment for research in Galapagos, and Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Galapagos conservation. In March 2005, the Board of Directors of Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc. approved changing the organization s name to Galapagos Conservancy to better reflect the work we do. Galapagos Conservancy focuses all day, every day, on Galapagos. We are a membership-based organization and the largest source of private support for conservation efforts for the Galapagos Islands. Our 11,000 Friends of Galapagos are individuals and institutions who care deeply about the Galapagos Islands and understand the scientific importance of preserving this one-of-a-kind ecosystem. We are fortunate to work closely with many allies, including scientists from many U.S. universities, international non-governmental organizations with an active interest in the Galapagos, and a multitude of other institutions that are committed to Galapagos conservation. We also collaborate closely with travel companies who carry out fundraising efforts and educate travelers on local conservation efforts. Impact In addition to supporting the core work of the Charles Darwin Research Station and the Galapagos National Park, major programs that we have supported since 1986 include: Research for the Protection of Native Animals, Research for the Control of Introduced Animals, Conservation of Terrestrial Plants, Studies of Endangered Invertebrates, Marine Research, Long-term Ecosystem Monitoring, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Education and Interpretation, Social Science and Public Policy Research (published in the Galapagos Report), Public Relations and Outreach, Ecuadorian Student Training Program, and Return of Tortoises to Pinta Island. Needs Ecosystem Restoration ($170,000 in 2014): Projects including a comprehensive, archipelago-wide land bird research and recovery plan, efforts to increase the Galapagos penguin population using artificial nests, and research on chemical attractants of Philornis downsi, an invasive avian parasite of the Galapagos Islands. Giant Tortoise Restoration Initiative ($325,000 in 2014): Work in this area includes expeditions to recover hybrid tortoises on Wolf Volcano, instigation of breeding programs for Pinta and Floreana tortoises, and population surveys and advance genetic sampling on southern Isabela, San Cristobal and Santiago. Knowledge Management ($30,000). Support for Galapagos Report, a bi-lingual compilation of socioeconomic and environmental analyses in Galapagos. Education for Sustainable Development ($460,000 in 2014): Work to include expanding best educational practices throughout Galapagos and monitoring invasive species in cargo ships and the agricultural zone to improve quarantine and control efforts. Emerging Issues ($125,000 in 2014): Work will include an evaluation of apparent population decline in bluefooted boobies and a biennial symposium on emerging issues. Areas Of Service Areas Served Areas Internationally 2

3 Galapagos Conservancy (GC) is dedicated exclusively to the long-term protection of the Galapagos Islands, located about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador along the equator. Service Categories Natural Resources Conservation & Protection 3

4 Programs Programs Ecosystem Restoration Description Ecological damage caused long ago by whalers, pirates and early settlers and exacerbated by more recent human activity and the presence of aggressive introduced species, has disrupted natural biological processes in Galapagos. If left unchecked, the islands will suffer irreversible losses of native and endemic wildlife. Budget $0.00 Marine Initiatives Galapagos Conservancy s Ecosystem Restoration efforts seek to rebuild healthy, balanced plant and animal communities to their pre-human condition and establish management strategies to ensure the sustainability of these communities well into the future. A key component of this effort is the identification of systems and agents with historical, current, or potentially negative impacts on Galapagos ecosystems and the development of methods to reverse or control them. We are working closely with our partners to complete Project Pinta, ensuring the re-establishment of a reproductive population of tortoises to restore the islands natural ecosystem functions; restore populations of the Floreana Mockingbird, an important component of Project Floreana; improve monitoring of long-term, island-wide restoration efforts on the islands of Pinta, Española, Isabela, Floreana and Santiago; breed and rear tortoises with Floreana ancestry for the eventual tortoise repopulation of Floreana; and begin to plan the potential return of land iguanas to Santiago Description The Galapagos Marine Reserve (GMR) is one of the largest protected marine areas in the world. Its unique volcanic geology, formed by the meeting of the Nazca, Pacific and Cocos tectonic plates, provides a wide range of marine habitats. In the archipelago s outer waters, the ocean floor falls to 4000 meters. Elsewhere, dramatic cliff faces, mangroves, lagoons, sandy beaches and salt panne habitats can be found. Budget $0.00 Within the 50,000 square miles of the GMR, deep, cold, oxygen-rich ocean currents from the Antarctic meet warm equatorial currents to create a huge explosion of chlorophyll that provides the base for an amazingly diverse food chain. In geographic isolation, seemingly contrary life forms coral reefs and penguins, fur seals and hammerhead sharks are found together. Levels of endemism are very high compared to other marine ecosystems around 25%. 4

5 Knowledge Management Description Although Galapagos is one of the most studied places in the world, access to basic scientific information is surprisingly difficult. Information is held in disperse archives and databases in Galapagos and around the world. There are no shared data collection and archiving protocols. Potential users of data often do not know what exists and as a result often duplicate research and data collection or make decisions based on incomplete and sometimes outdated information. In Galapagos there is a very real need for improved development of, access to, and use of knowledge about the Galapagos Islands to ensure effective natural resource management, decision-making and policy development in support of biodiversity conservation and a sustainable society. Budget $0.00 Through GC s Knowledge Management initiative, we are building the growing awareness in Galapagos of the need to develop new ways to collect, store, share and utilize information resources. The goal is to develop a unifying, accessible portal that will serve both as a destination for diverse data and as an easily accessible source of existing information that is needed for better public policy, research and management. We are working with our partners to implement a multi-year, multi-institutional work plan to build the institutional capacity, relationships, infrastructure and protocols needed for improved knowledge management in Galapagos as well as develop the infrastructure needed to engage and benefit from the observations of Citizen Scientists (both tourists and local residents). 5

6 Sustainable Society Description The resident population in Galapagos has grown rapidly since the 1970s, primarily through migration from the Ecuadorian mainland. Today, 75% of those living in Galapagos migrated from outside of the archipelago, drawn by expectation of better economic opportunity (2010 Ecuador Census). Until recently, the capacity of the regional government and local municipalities in the areas of regional planning and the provision of public services has been limited and there have been few civil society organizations (nonprofits and volunteer-driven organizations) to complement the work of national, regional and local agencies. Residents have relied heavily on the importation of food (in particular, imported produce one of the leading sources of invasive species) and often seek to replicate lifestyles on the mainland (reliance on cars and trucks, heavy use of electricity, preference for non-native species in gardening, mainland construction techniques, etc.) which are often at odds with the environment. Budget $0.00 The education system in the islands has been unable to develop the basic and professional skills demanded in the local economy or the deep understanding and appreciation of Galapagos that is needed for residents to become champions of conservation. Long-term protection of Galapagos requires an economic system that is compatible with biodiversity conservation, an educational system that prepares citizens to be stewards of the archipelago, and a strong civil society dedicated to and engaged in Galapagos conservation. We are working closely with our partners to support: educational reform (with a focus on establishing examples of best practices in Galapagos classrooms and professional development for Galapagos teachers and administrators); capacity building in areas such as sustainable agriculture and environmental management; and citizen engagement in public dialogue and decision making through public fora, citizen science and community action group. 6

7 Board & Governance Board Chair Board Chair Ms. Wendy Rayner Company Affiliation No Affiliation Term Nov 2015 to Oct Board Members Name Affiliation Status Dr. Erich Fischer Booz and Company, Itelsat Voting Dr. Sallie Glomb Science First, LLC Voting Mr. Bradley Johnson Community Volunteer Voting Mr. Glenn Oakley Discovery Communications Voting Ms. Wendy Rayner Retired Voting Dr. James Reynolds No Affiliation Voting Dr. Dan Sherman No Affiliation Voting Board Demographics - Ethnicity African American/Black 0 Asian American/Pacific Islander 0 Caucasian 7 Hispanic/Latino 0 Native American/American Indian 0 Board Demographics - Gender Male 5 Female 2 Unspecified 0 Governance Board Term Lengths 3 Board Term Limits 2 Board Meeting Attendance % 100 Written Board Selection Criteria? Written Conflict of Interest Policy? Yes Yes Percentage Making Monetary Contributions 100 Percentage Making In-Kind Contributions 50 7

8 Number of Full Board Meetings Annually 3 Standing Committees Audit Distributions/ Grant Making Executive Finance Nominating 8

9 Management Executive Director/CEO Executive Director Term Start Apr Ms. Johannah Barry Experience Johannah Barry is the President and founder of Galapagos Conservancy, a U.S. based, nonprofit organization which supports the Charles Darwin Foundation and the Galapagos National Park in their efforts to protect and manage the Galapagos Islands. For more than twenty years, Ms. Barry has raised funds for both domestic and international environmental organizations in various staff and board positions. Her specialty is organizational development and strategic planning. Ms. Barry holds an undergraduate and a graduate degree in literature. Senior Staff Name Dr. Linda Cayot Richard Knab Title Scientific Advisor Director, Strategic Partnerships Staff Full Time Staff 5 Part Time Staff 2 Volunteers 0 Contractors 0 Retention Rate 0 Plans Organization has a Fundraising Plan? Organization has a Strategic Plan? Nondiscrimination Policy Whistleblower Policy Document Destruction Policy Yes Yes Yes Yes 9

10 Financials Fiscal Year Apr Fiscal Year 2017 Projected Revenue $2,556, Projected Expenses $2,371, Endowment Value 0 Percentage (if selected) 0% Form 990s Form 990 Form 990 Form 990 Form 990 Form 990 Detailed Financials Revenue and Expenses Total Revenue $3,483,443 $2,447,129 $1,830,885 Total Expenses $2,668,193 $2,651,261 $1,989,451 Revenue Sources Foundation and Corporation Contributions Government Contributions $0 $0 $0 Federal State Local Unspecified Individual Contributions $2,905,336 $2,238,403 $1,601,102 Indirect Public Support -- $9,527 $10,985 Earned Revenue -- $10,200 $8,819 Investment Income, Net of Losses $559,836 $160,317 $173,413 Membership Dues Special Events Revenue In-Kind -- $28,682 $36,566 Other $18,

11 Expense Allocation Program Expense $2,007,908 $1,921,345 $1,525,953 Administration Expense $153,474 $201,037 $191,804 Fundraising Expense $506,811 $528,879 $271,694 Payments to Affiliates Total Revenue/Total Expenses Program Expense/Total Expenses 75% 72% 77% Fundraising Expense/Contributed Revenue 17% 24% 17% Assets and Liabilities Total Assets $6,077,140 $5,076,248 $4,960,917 Current Assets $683,140 $793,363 $959,804 Long-Term Liabilities $0 Current Liabilities $416,261 $730,619 $598,478 Total Net Assets $5,660,879 $4,345,629 $4,362,439 Short Term Solvency Current Ratio: Current Assets/Current Liabilities Long Term Solvency Long-Term Liabilities/Total Assets 0% 0% 0% Top Funding Sources Top Funding Source & Dollar Amount Second Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Third Highest Funding Source & Dollar Amount Capital Campaign Currently in a Capital Campaign? No Goal 0 State Charitable Solicitaions Permit Permit? Yes Aug 2015 Comments Foundation Comments 2011 was a short fiscal year (January - March) as the organization transitioned to a March 31st fiscal year. 11

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