Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Barbara, California, registered in 2004, with $1,319,198 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Po Box 1413, Santa Barbara, CA, 93102 EIN 66-0627488 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▼ 51.3% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$462K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -38% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund: 3 mo reserves · -38% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1413, Santa Barbara, CA, 93102
- City
- Santa Barbara
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.7M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $636KNet assets $462K
Operating margin
-38.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.1M
Total liabilities
$636K
Net assets
$462K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,319,198▼51.3% | $1,825,401▲53.2% | $462,240▼52.5% | $1,098,308▼31.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,711,549▲214% | $1,191,626▲13.1% | $973,643▲277% | $1,609,711▲2190% | 990 |
| 2021 | $862,983▲53.7% | $1,053,830▲1.0% | -$550,760▼53.0% | $70,308▼66.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $561,330▼71.6% | $1,042,965▼35.4% | -$359,913▼396% | $211,155▼57.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,978,727▲87.4% | $1,615,388▼7.7% | $121,722▲150% | $492,790▲281% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,055,828▼56.2% | $1,749,785▲1.5% | -$241,617▼153% | $129,451▼84.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,409,567▲79.5% | $1,723,934▲3.5% | $452,340▲294% | $823,896▲259% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,342,020▲41.8% | $1,665,188▲34.8% | -$233,293▼360% | $229,195▲154% | 990 |
| 2015 | $946,268▼20.8% | $1,235,700▼36.6% | $89,875▼76.3% | $90,363▼76.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,194,865▼30.2% | $1,948,242▲34.5% | $379,193▼66.5% | $379,681▼66.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,711,899 | $1,448,400▲6.9% | $1,132,485▲369% | $1,132,973▲369% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,355,430▲22.3% | $241,223▼65.1% | $241,711▼65.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,108,056 | $690,455 | $690,943 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.5M total
16 grants to Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $20,250 |
| The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham | Special programs | 2022 | $20,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $8,929 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $30,202 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $65,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | General program | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2019 | $110,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $20,850 |
| California Community Foundation | Environment | 2017 | $1,000,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2017 | $100,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International/foreign affairs | 2017 | $50,500 |
| California Community Foundation | Environment | 2016 | $1,000,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2016 | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 66-0627488, based in Santa Barbara, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund's EIN?
- Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 66-0627488.
- How much revenue does Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund report?
- Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund reported $1,319,198 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Maasai Wilderness Conservation Fund (EIN 66-0627488) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.