Safe Worldwide Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Addressing root causes of endangered species decline and habitat loss through education, strategic partnerships and innovative community-driven solutions.
- Income
- $368,420
- Spending
- $357,199
- Spent on programs
- 99%
- Reserves
- 2.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 17
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 110% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1599% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 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.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 (3)
- $325,324 spent. Wildlife Conservation Partnerships & Species Recovery Program Description SAFE Worldwide's Wildlife Conservation Partnerships & Species Recovery Program provides financial and technical support to frontline wildlife conservation organizations working to protect endangered species and preserve biodiversity throughout the world. Through strategic grants and long-term partnerships, SAFE Worldwide strengthens the capacity of local conservation organizations to implement science-based conservation initiatives that address the primary threats facing wildlife, including habitat loss, illegal wildlife trafficking, poaching, human-wildlife conflict, emerging diseases, and environmental degradation. Grant funding supports a broad range of conservation activities, including wildlife rescue and rehabilitation; veterinary care; endangered species recovery; anti-poaching initiatives; wildlife crime investigations; snare removal; habitat restoration; wildlife release and post-release monitoring; conservation research; ranger support; and wildlife health programs. SAFE Worldwide also provides funding for critical conservation infrastructure, including veterinary clinics, animal rehabilitation facilities, species-appropriate enclosures, field equipment, and other resources necessary to improve long-term conservation outcomes. During the fiscal year, SAFE Worldwide supported conservation organizations and projects in multiple countries, including Uganda, Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Costa Rica, Cameroon, Indonesia, and the United States. Projects benefited numerous endangered and threatened species, including chimpanzees, mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, golden-bellied mangabeys, African painted dogs, pangolins, ocelots, and native seabirds. Through these collaborative partnerships, SAFE Worldwide helps ensure that conservation resources are directed to organizations working directly in the field where they can have the greatest impact on wildlife protection and species recovery.
- $9,498 spent. Conservation Education Programs Description SAFE Worldwide's Conservation Education Programs inspire and educate children, students, educators, and communities about wildlife conservation while encouraging future careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), wildlife biology, ecology, veterinary medicine, and environmental stewardship. The program is founded on the belief that long-term conservation success depends upon educating and empowering future generations to become informed advocates and leaders for wildlife and the environment. Throughout the year, SAFE Worldwide provides educational presentations and outreach programs for public and private schools, community organizations, and youth groups, sharing firsthand experiences from wildlife conservation projects around the world. Educational programs introduce participants to endangered species, biodiversity, ecosystem conservation, wildlife trafficking, habitat protection, and innovative conservation solutions through engaging presentations, photographs, videos, and interactive discussions. The program also includes SAFE Worldwide's educational book series, which uses age-appropriate storytelling to teach children about endangered wildlife and the environmental challenges they face while inspiring compassion and conservation action. Copies of these books are distributed to students during school presentations and educational events, extending learning beyond the classroom. Additional STEM initiatives, including engineering and technology-based conservation projects, encourage students to apply scientific thinking and innovation to real-world conservation challenges while introducing them to career opportunities in wildlife conservation and environmental science. A cornerstone of the program is SAFE Worldwide's annual Wildlife Conservation Camp in the Mgahinga region of Uganda, where students living near the habitat of endangered mountain gorillas participate in immersive conservation education experiences. The camp introduces young people to the ecological importance of protected areas, the role of wildlife in healthy ecosystems, and the challenges facing endangered species, including habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Through interactive activities, conservation lessons, games, and discussions led by conservation professionals, students develop a greater appreciation for their natural heritage while learning practical ways they can contribute to protecting wildlife within their own communities. The camp also encourages students to pursue future careers in conservation, wildlife biology, veterinary medicine, ecology, park management, environmental science, and other STEM-related fields. By fostering environmental stewardship at an early age, the program helps build the next generation of conservation leaders while strengthening community support for the long-term protection of mountain gorillas and other endangered wildlife.
- $18,500 spent. Community Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods Program Description SAFE Worldwide's Community Conservation and Sustainable Livelihoods Program recognizes that successful wildlife conservation depends upon healthy, informed, and economically resilient communities living alongside protected wildlife habitats. The program supports community-based conservation initiatives that improve education, strengthen local livelihoods, and reduce the economic pressures that often contribute to habitat destruction, illegal hunting, and wildlife trafficking. Grant funding supports projects that improve educational opportunities, develop sustainable income-generating activities, strengthen conservation awareness, and provide community resources that benefit both people and wildlife. During the fiscal year, SAFE Worldwide supported the construction of community conservation facilities, improvements to local schools, educational resources for students, women's economic empowerment initiatives, sustainable beekeeping projects, ranger recognition programs, and other community-based conservation efforts designed to promote long-term stewardship of natural resources. Many of these initiatives are implemented in communities located adjacent to protected areas that are home to endangered wildlife, including mountain gorillas and other threatened species. By investing in local education, community leadership, sustainable livelihoods, and conservation awareness, SAFE Worldwide helps create lasting partnerships between conservation organizations and local communities, ensuring that wildlife conservation also delivers meaningful social and economic benefits for the people who share these lands with the endangered species.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 2026.
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 February 2017.
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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