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Pandrillus Foundation USA

EIN 93-1289932 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS THE SURVIVAL OF THE DRILL MONKEY MANDRILLUS LEUCOPHAEUS, ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST ENDANGERED PRIMATES. SINCE INCEPTION THE MISSION HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE CHIMPANZEES AND OTHER WILDLIFE THAT SHARE THE DRILL'S HABITAT IN THE CROSS-SANAGA REGION, A SMALL AREA IN THE HEART OF AFRICA WITH EXCEPTIONALLY HIGH PRIMATE DIVERSITY. PANDRILLUS PROJECTS USE A MULTI-FACETED APPROACH, COMBINING IN SITU AND EX SITU ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING HABITAT PROTECTION, CAPTIVE CARE AND BREEDING, RESEARCH, TRAINING, SMALL SCALE DEVELOPMENT SCHEMES, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND POSITIVE ADVOCACY, ALL AIMED AT PROMOTING THE DRILL AS A SPECIES AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION GENERALLY. PROJECTS COLLABORATE WITH STATE AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS, COMMUNITIES, TRADITIONAL RULERS, OTHER INTERNATIONAL AND LOCAL NGOS, ZOOS, ADVISORY GROUPS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION'S CURRENT PROJECTS ARE THE DRILL RANCH IN NIGERIA, AND LIMBE WILDLIFE CENTER IN CAMEROON.

Income
$302,854
Spending
$330,679
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (animals, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $176,271 spent. SUPPORT FOR DRILL RANCH PROJECT IN CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA; INCLUDES CARE OF RESCUED WILDLIFE INCLUDING 600+ ENDANGERED DRILL MONKEYS, 29 CHIMPANZEES, ETC. PROJECT EMPLOYS 28 LOCAL STAFF, OFFERING TRAINING AND UNIQUE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN A REMOTE RURAL AREA.
  2. $82,000 spent. SUPPORT FOR LIMBE WILDLIFE CENTER IN SOUTHWEST REGION, CAMEROON; INCLUDES CARE OF RESCUED PRIMATES AND OTHER WILDLIFE, SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR NATIONAL STAFF, AND COMMUNITY AND SCHOOLS OUTREACH PROGRAMS RELATING TO WILDLIFE CONSERVATION. THE WORK AT LIMBE WILDLIFE CENTER IS IN THE CAPACITY OF "PANDRILLUS CAMEROON", WHICH HAS A LEGAL PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF CAMEROON.
  3. $19,586 spent. SUPPORT FOR "PANDRILLUS", A LOCAL CHARITY REGISTERED WITH THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA. PANDRILLUS OPERATES IN AN ADVOCACY AND ADVISORY ROLE LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY ON WILDLIFE AND FOREST CONSERVATION ISSUES AND HAS SERVED ON NUMEROUS GOVERNMENT PANELS AND COMMITTEES.
  4. $46,813 spent. PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION USA PURCHASES NEEDED EQUIPMENT (PARTICULARLY ANIMAL FENCING MATERIALS), TOOLS AND VETERINARY SUPPLIES, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, ETC. IN USA FOR PROJECTS IN AFRICA AND ENSURES DELIVERY TO PROJECTS. PANDRILLUS FOUNDATION ALSO PAYS VOLUNTEER STIPENDS AND COVERS AIRFARES FOR SOME NON-NIGERIAN VOLUNTEERS.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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