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This program supports the conservation and respect of great and small apes, including bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and gibbons. Key objectives include protecting resilient populations from extinction, ensuring sustainable habitat management through holistic governance, and ensuring that apes in captivity are cared for in accredited sanctuaries rather than being exploited for entertainment or research.
Arcus Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Jon L Stryker. It holds total assets of $302M. Annual income is reported at $48.1M. Total assets have grown from $165.3M in 2011 to $302M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Education and awareness:the generation of online and offline "storytelling" assets in multiple medias to amplify the impact of grantee work among audiences in the u.s. And globally in order to raise awareness, motivate other donors and advocates, and drive positive change in lgbtq rights and great ape conservation. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 7 states, including Africa, Americas, Asia. According to available records, Arcus Foundation has made 1,644 grants totaling $137.4M, with a median grant of $50K. The foundation has distributed between $26.5M and $56M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $56M distributed across 660 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M, with an average award of $84K. The foundation has supported 482 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 37% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 37 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Education and awareness:the generation of online and offline "storytelling" assets in multiple medias to amplify the impact of grantee work among audiences in the u.s. And globally in order to raise awareness, motivate other donors and advocates, and drive positive change in lgbtq rights and great ape conservation.
Expenses: $146K
Thought leadership:with the involvement of experts and stakeholders, a series of meetings and consultations were convened to develop and raise awareness about methods to increase knowledge/understanding, change attitudes, build skills/capacity, and strengthen policy. This activity aims to change behavior and thinking with respect to the challenges facing lgbtq people globally, as well as to improve conservation and respect for apes in the wild and in captivity. As part of the foundation's thought leadership activities, it published the book series state of the apes, designed to drive thought leadership for the conservation of apes.
Expenses: $104K
Grantee technical assistance initiative:the arcus foundation grantee technical assistance initiative is being conducted in an effort to provide training and coach support to the foundation's social justice program grantee partners on how to increase or strengthen their capacity to raise funds online from small dollar donors and other fundraising avenues.
Expenses: $52K
Research and publications:research mapping reports to assist the foundation in gaining an understanding of the needs and funding opportunities in its focal regions as well as sharing that information through publication, promotion and convening.
Expenses: $34K
Supports organizations working to increase safety, social inclusion, and legal protections for LGBTQ people, with focus on 12 priority countries in Africa and the Americas. Grant amounts range from $100,000 to $150,000 per year for most grants, with some multi-year investments up to $1.4M. Supports advocacy, grassroots organizing, capacity building, and thought leadership.
Funds conservation and respect for bonobos, chimpanzees, gibbons, gorillas, and orangutans across 24 priority landscapes in 18 countries in Africa and Asia. Goals include reconciling conservation and human well-being, building an effective conservation movement, and increasing respect and value for apes. Supports sanctuaries, anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and captive ape welfare in the US and Kenya.
Education and awareness:the generation of online and offline "storytelling" assets in multiple medias to amplify the impact of grantee work among audiences in the u.s. And globally in order to raise awareness, motivate other donors and advocates, and drive positive change in lgbtq rights and great ape conservation. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,644 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Arcus Foundation has distributed a total of $137.4M across 1,644 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $84K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.5M.
The application deadline is STATEMENT 26. Does not make grants to individuals. No grants for lobbying, election campaigns, or medical research. Applicants must be registered organizational entities. Work must align with either LGBTQ Social Justice or Great Apes & Gibbons program strategies.
Arcus Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 37 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annette Lanjouw | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | $378K | $73K | $451K |
| Thomas W Nichols | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | $376K | $86K | $462K |
| Janet Mock | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Stephen Bennett | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Evelynn Hammonds | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Catherine Pino | BOARD MEMBER | $20K | $0 | $20K |
| Slobodan Randjelovic | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam Sweidan Began 122022 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jon L Stryker | BOARD PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$302M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$269.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
1,644
Total Giving
$137.4M
Average Grant
$84K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
482
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save The Chimps IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE REFUGE AND EXEMPLARY CARE TO CHIMPANZEES IN NEED THROUGH PERMANENT SANCTUARY, SERVING CHIMPANZEES RESCUED FROM RESEARCH, ENTERTAINMENT, AND THE PET TRADE. | Fort Pierce, FL | $1.3M | 2023 |
| Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research Education & ConservationSUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSERVATION ACTION PLAN (CAP) FOR GREAT APES IN THE EASTERN DRC, STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO MINING, DISEASE, TENURE, MANAGEMENT, AND GOVERNANCE." | Washington, DC | $893K | 2023 |
| Borealis PhilanthropySUPPORT FOR THE FUND FOR TRANS GENERATIONS TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING GRANTS TO LOCALLY BASED TRANS-LED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COACHING, AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY FOR RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS. | Minneapolis, MN | $765K | 2023 |
| Paneco FoundationSUPPORT FOR THE LEUSER ECOSYSTEM ALLIANCE TO ADVANCE THE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO PROTECT ITS ORANGUTANS AND GIBBONS. | Berg Am Irchel | $571K | 2023 |
| Forest Peoples ProgrammeSUPPORT FOR FOREST PEOPLES LAND RIGHTS AND LANDSCAPE GOVERNANCE FOR APE CONSERVATION IN LOBEKE NATIONAL PARK, CAMEROON; MESSOK-DJA, REPUBLIC OF CONGO; KAHUZI-BIEGA NATIONAL PARK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO; AND TANJUNG PUTING NATIONAL PARK, INDONESIA. | Moretoninmarsh | $461K | 2023 |
| Proteus Fund IncSUPPORT FOR THE RIGHTS, FAITH, AND DEMOCRACY COLLABORATIVE (RFDC) FUND TO COMBAT HARMFUL AND OVERLY BROAD RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS AND ADVOCATE FOR POSITIVE PROTECTIONS AND ACCEPTANCE. | Amherst, MA | $400K | 2023 |
| African Wildlife FoundationSUPPORT FOR THE LOMAKO RESERVE CONSERVATION AREA PLAN TO IMPROVE BONOBO CONSERVATION THROUGH COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. | Washington, DC | $350K | 2023 |
| The Other FoundationSUPPORT FOR GRANTMAKING IN SOUTHERN AFRICA TO ADVANCE ADVOCACY FOR SAFETY, LEGAL PROTECTION, AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF INTERSEX, LESBIAN, TRANSGENDER, BISEXUAL, AND GAY PEOPLE. | Saxonwold | $339K | 2023 |
| Greenpeace Fund IncSUPPORT TO PROTECT CRITICAL APE HABITATS IN THE CONGO BASIN AND INDONESIA BY SEEKING TO INFLUENCE THE EXTENT OF INDUSTRIAL-SCALE EXPLOITATION OF FORESTS AND BUILDING AN EFFECTIVE MOVEMENT BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL NGOS, CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOS), POLITICAL ACTORS, AND INVESTORS. | Washington, DC | $323K | 2023 |
| International Social Justice FundSUPPORT FOR INCREASE SAFETY, REDUCE DISCRIMINATION, AND STRENGTHEN LGBTI COMMUNITIES IN BURUNDI, KENYA, RWANDA, TANZANIA, AND UGANDA. | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| RewildSUPPORT FOR IUCNS PRIMATE SPECIALIST GROUPS SECTION ON GREAT APES (SGA), THE SECTIONS ARRC TASK FORCE (AVOID, REDUCE, RESTORE, CONSERVE), AND STATE OF THE APES PHASE II. | Austin, TX | $275K | 2023 |
| National Center For Transgender EqualitySUPPORT FOR PROJECT MAGPIE TO STRENGTHEN THE NATIONAL TRANSGENDER MOVEMENT IN THE US. | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
| Stichting Hivos (Humanistisch Instituut Voor Ontwikkelings-Samenwerking)SUPPORT FOR GRANTMAKING TO ADVANCE LGBTQI+ RIGHTS IN CENTRAL AMERICA. | The Hague | $250K | 2023 |
| Fondo Semillas AcSUPPORT FOR THE LBTQI+ SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS IN MEXICO. | Mexico City | $250K | 2023 |
| Fauna & Flora InternationalSUPPORT FOR CAO-VIT GIBBON CONSERVATION IN VIETNAM TO BUILD ON A REVISION OF THE SPECIES ACTION PLAN. | Cambridge | $236K | 2023 |
| Village Enterprise Fund IncSUPPORT FOR THE PARKS: POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND REMOVAL OF KIBALE SNARES PROJECT, REDUCING THREATS TO CHIMPANZEES AND IMPROVING HUMAN WELL-BEING IN AND AROUND KIBALE NATIONAL PARK. | San Carlos, CA | $234K | 2023 |
| Funders For Lesbian And Gay Issues IncSUPPORT FOR OUT IN THE SOUTH (OTS) TO BUILD A NETWORK OF FUNDERS THAT SUPPORT LGBTQ COMMUNITIES AND MOVEMENTS IN THE U.S. SOUTH AS WELL AS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO MOBILIZE PHILANTHROPIC RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF LGBTQ COMMUNITIES. | New York, NY | $232K | 2023 |
| African Parks Foundation Of AmericaSUPPORT FOR SAFEGUARDING LOSSI GORILLA SANCTUARY IN THE HOPES OF BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE CONGOS PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE. | New York, NY | $231K | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund IncSUPPORT FOR INCLUSIVE GREAT APE CONSERVATION IN THE FORESTS OF NORTHERN REPUBLIC OF CONGO, PROMOTING MORE HOLISTIC MODELS OF LAND MANAGEMENT FOR WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE. | Washington, DC | $208K | 2023 |
| International Rivers NetworkSUPPORT FOR CHALLENGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE KOUKOUTAMBA DAM IN THE MOYEN BAFING NATIONAL PARK TO PROTECT CHIMPANZEES AND COMMUNITY RIGHTS IN FOUTA DJALLON, GUINEA. | Oakland, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| Transgender Law CenterSUPPORT FOR THE BORDER BUTTERFLY PROJECT (BBP) TO DEVELOP AND CONTINUE IMPLEMENTING AN IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM RESPONSE AT THE U.S./MEXICO BORDER FOR LGBTQ MIGRANTS AND THE DETENTION SYSTEMS THAT HARM THEM. | Oakland, CA | $200K | 2023 |
| King Baudouin Foundation United States IncSUPPORT FOR CHAPTER FOUR UGANDAS CONVENING FOR EQUALITY FUND THAT SUPPORTS THE CONVENING FOR EQUALITY PROJECT TO ADDRESS RAMIFICATIONS OF THE ANTI-HOMOSEXUALITY BILL 2023 IN UGANDA. | New York City, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Equality Federation InstituteSUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL LGBTQ MOVEMENT CONVENING TO DEVELOP LONG- AND SHORT-TERM STRATEGIES FOR NATIONWIDE COORDINATION IN RESPONSE TO THE WAVE OF ANTI-TRANS POLICIES AND DISCOURSE, AND TO PUSH BACK AGAINST ATTACKS ON TRANS AND GENDER NONCONFORMING PEOPLE, INCLUDING YOUTH. | Portland, OR | $200K | 2023 |
| Center For Orangutan And Chimpanzee Conservation IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE CAPTIVE GREAT APES ACCREDITED-LEVEL, LIFETIME CARE WITH DIGNITY IN A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT; CURRENTLY THAT INCLUDES 27 ORANGUTANS AND 44 CHIMPANZEES. | Wauchula, FL | $200K | 2023 |
| People Resources And Conservation FoundationSUPPORT TO ESTABLISH COMMUNITY-BASED ORANGUTAN AND GIBBON HABITAT CONSERVATION IN THE BATANG TORU FOREST ECOSYSTEM (BTFE). | Los Angeles, CA | $199K | 2023 |
| The Rainforest Foundation (Uk)SUPPORT FOR CONTINUED CONSERVATION OF BONOBOS IN THE LOMAMI NATIONAL PARK AND WORKING TO FURTHER INTEGRATE LEADERSHIP FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES. | London | $197K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietySUPPORT FOR SUSTAINING EFFORTS TO REDUCE WILDMEAT DEMAND IN CENTRAL AFRICAN CITIES, BUILDING A LOCAL CAMPAIGN TO TARGET LOCAL AUDIENCES. | Bronx, NY | $185K | 2023 |
| Conservation International FoundationSUPPORT TO CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (CI) FOR CONSERVATION OF THE NOMASCUS ANNAMENSIS (NORTHERN YELLOW-CHEEKED CRESTED GIBBON) IN VEUN SAI-SIEM PANG NATIONAL PARK (VSSP NP) IN CAMBODIA. | Arlington, VA | $179K | 2023 |
| The Source Lgbt Center IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO PROVIDE SPACES WITHIN COMMUNITIES FOR LGBT+ PEOPLE IN RURAL CENTRAL CALIFORNIA VALLEY TO LEARN, GROW, BELONG, TRANSFORM, QUESTION, AND SUPPORT. | Visalia, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| Campaign For Southern EqualityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE SERVING LGBTQ PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND THE SOUTH TO BUILD POWER FOR POLICY CHANGE AND LIVED EQUALITY. | Asheville, NC | $175K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancySUPPORT FOR CONSERVING INDONESIA'S FORESTS AND STRENGTHENING TENURE, PRIVATE SECTOR ENGAGEMENT, AND MONITORING AND RESEARCH FOR THE APE POPULATIONS OF EAST KALIMANTAN. | Arlington, VA | $171K | 2023 |
| Borneo Nature Foundation InternationalSUPPORT FOR PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF WILD APE HABITAT, PROTECTING THE ORANGUTANS AND GIBBONS OF THE PEAT SWAMP FORESTS OF CENTRAL KALIMANTAN. | Cornwall | $170K | 2023 |
| Yayasan Inisiasi Alam Rehabilitasi IndonesiaSUPPORT TO PROTECT THE BORNEAN ORANGUTAN POPULATION AND THEIR BUKIT BAKA BUKIT RAYA NATIONAL PARK (BBBR NP) HABITAT BY DEVELOPING LONG-TERM CONSERVATION STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTING EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES. | Bogor | $169K | 2023 |
| Royal Zoological Society Of ScotlandSUPPORT FOR THE CHIMPANZEE HEALTH MONITORING PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO PROTECT AND ENSURE THE HEALTH OF CHIMPANZEES ACROSS THE ALBERTINE RIFT REGION IN WESTERN UGANDA. | Edinburgh | $164K | 2023 |
| Caiso Sex And Gender JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR INCREASED PROTECTIONS, SAFETY, AND INCLUSION OF LGBTIQ PEOPLE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. | Belmont | $160K | 2023 |
| Inclusive & Affirming MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CONTINUE STRATEGIC FAITH ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS OF LGBTQ COMMUNITIES IN EAST AND SOUTHERN AFRICA. | Capetown Rsa | $150K | 2023 |
| Lukuru Wildlife Research FoundationSUPPORT FOR REDUCING THE EXPLOITATION OF AFRICAN GREY PARROTS IN MANIEMA PROVINCE OF DR CONGO. | Marion, OH | $150K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The EarthSUPPORT FOR THE BANKS AND BIODIVERSITY CAMPAIGN, ADVOCATING FOR NO GO AREAS IN THE INTERNATIONAL BANK EXCLUSIONARY POLICIES TO FOSTER STRONGER PROTECTIONS FOR APES AND APE HABITAT AND PROHIBIT HARMFUL PROJECT FINANCING. | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Mijente Support CommitteeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO BUILD POWER ACROSS MULTI-RACIAL AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL LATINX AND CHICANX COMMUNITIES ORGANIZING FOR GENDER, RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. | Phoenix, AZ | $150K | 2023 |
| Groundswell FundSUPPORT FOR THE BLACK TRANS FUND FOR FUNDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT TO US-BASED GROUPS ORGANIZED BY AND FOR BLACK TRANS COMMUNITIES. | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Equality Florida Institute IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE SAFETY AND PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ COMMUNITIES ACROSS FLORIDA, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS. | St Petersburg, FL | $150K | 2023 |
| Equality Foundation Of Georgia IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO ADVANCE FAIRNESS, SAFETY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR LGBT COMMUNITIES AND ALLIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF GEORGIA. | Atlanta, GA | $150K | 2023 |
| Asociacion Fondo Centroamericano De MujeresSUPPORT FOR GRANTMAKING TO LBTQ GROUPS IN COSTA RICA, EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND HONDURAS. | San Jose | $150K | 2023 |
| Mighty Earth IncSUPPORT FOR ADVOCACY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA TO ADVANCE PROTECTION OF ORANGUTAN AND GIBBON HABITAT. | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Public Religion Research InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO HELP JOURNALISTS, OPINION LEADERS, SCHOLARS, ACTIVISTS, CLERGY, AND THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTAND DEBATES ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND THE ROLE OF RELIGION AND VALUES IN AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE THROUGH HIGHQUALITY PUBLIC OPINION SURVEYS. | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |