International Crane Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 6, 7
International Crane Foundation meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to conserve cranes and the ecosystems, watersheds and flyways on which they depend."
Year, State Incorporated:
1973, WI
International Crane Foundation (ICF) reports that it works worldwide to provide knowledge, leadership, and engage individuals to resolve threats to cranes and their ecosystems. The organization's Global Center for Conservation Leadership offers training and programs in conservation science and management, wetland and grassland restoration and ecology, captive crane management and care, environmental education, and conservation communications. ICF works to protect and conserve crane breeding habitats and plants indigenous tree, fruit, and grass seedlings to improve their livelihoods.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, International Crane Foundation's program expenses were:
Sub-Saharan Africa: $2,503,292
East Asia: $1,276,116
South and Southeast Asia: $340,541
ICF Center for Conservation Leadership: $3,284,473
North America: $1,758,933
Total Program Expenses: $9,163,355
Chief Executive
Rich Beilfuss, President and CEO
Compensation*
$189,413
Chair of the Board
Eleanor Hoagland
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Compliance Officer, Ameriprise
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
105
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 14% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,241,706, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on International Crane Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and grants | $7,636,318 |
| Investment income allocated to operations | $1,404,840 |
| Memberships | $605,388 |
| Sales and tour income, net | $311,219 |
| Other | $284,180 |
| Investment results, net of allocation to operations | $-3,292,156 |
| Total Income | $6,949,789 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $6,949,789 |
| Total expenses: | $11,507,199 |
| Program expenses | $9,163,355 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,177,414 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,166,430 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-4,557,410 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $61,760,551 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $57,203,141 |
| Total Liabilities | $571,559 |
| Total Assets | $57,774,700 |
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