Wild Tomorrow Fund
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
WILD TOMORROW FUND'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND THE HABITATS THEY DEPEND ON FOR SURVIVAL IN SOUTHERN AFRICA. OUR VISION IS FOR A WORLD IN WHICH WILDLIFE HABITATS ARE EXPANDED AND PROTECTED, AND WHERE EXISTING RESERVES HAVE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO KEEP THEIR ANIMALS SAFE.
- Income
- $0
- Spending
- $0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- HABITAT CONSERVATION: WILD TOMORROW FUND FUNDS THE CONSERVATION OF LAND IN STRATEGIC, BIODIVERSE AREAS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND RECONNECT HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE. THIS INCLUDES THE PROTECTION, RESTORATION AND RE-WILDING OF THE GREATER UKUWELA NATURE RESERVE, A WILDLIFE CORRIDOR IN SOUTH AFRICA (INCLUDING BOTH THE UKUWELA AND MFULENI PROPERTIES).
- WILDLIFE PROTECTION: WILD TOMORROW FUND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AT PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT RESERVES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA AND AT THE RESERVES OWNED AND MANAGED BY WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA. WE FUND THE PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND TRAINING FOR RANGERS, ANTI-POACHING TEAMS AND CONSERVATION MANAGERS TO ENABLE THEM TO KEEP WILDLIFE SAFE. THIS INCLUDES FUNDING WILDLIFE COLLARING/GPS TAGS FOR MONITORING ELEPHANTS, PANGOLINS, RHINOS AND OTHER THREATENED SPECIES, RHINO HORN TRIMMING FOR ANTI-POACHING, AND THE PROVISION OF FEED, MILK & SUPPORT FOR SECURITY COSTS AT TWO REGIONAL RHINO ORPHANAGES.
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT: WILD TOMORROW FUND WORKS TO ENSURE THE LOCAL PEOPLE OF THE MDUKU COMMUNITY SURROUNDING WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA'S WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AREA BENEFIT FROM AND ARE AN ACTIVE PART OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. THIS INCLUDES THE EMPLOYMENT BY WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA OF 14 COMMUNITY WOMEN, THE "GREEN MAMBAS", WHO UNDERTAKE HABITAT RESTORATION WORK AT WILDLIFE RESERVES, AND THE CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT OF TWO DAYCARE CENTERS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN. THROUGH OUR LOCAL PARTNER, LESSONS IN CONSERVATION, WE EDUCATE YOUNG AFRICAN CHILDREN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURE AND CONSERVATION.
- GUEST AND VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION EXPERIENCES: WILD TOMORROW FUND OPERATES A CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TO PAY THE COSTS OF THEIR EXPERIENCE WHILE ALSO MAKING A DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR WORK. EACH VOLUNTEER TRAVELS TO SOUTH AFRICA TO LEARN ABOUT CRITICAL CONSERVATION ISSUES BY PARTICIPATING PERSONALLY IN CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES. THIS YEAR A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF EXPENSES WAS GRANTED TO WILD TOMORROW FUND SOUTH AFRICA NPC TO FUND THE CONSTRUCTION OF LODGING FOR GUESTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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