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Animals : Wildlife Conservation

International Primate Protection League

Promoting the conservation and protection of all primates since 1973

four stars

93.74

P.O. Box 766 Summerville, SC 29484
tel: (843) 871-2280   Web Site
EIN: 51-0194013

Board Leadership
Dr. Sian Evans
Board Chairwoman

CEO
Shirley McGreal
Founder, Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.74 four stars
  Financial 91.15 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/20/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The International Primate Protection League (IPPL) was founded in 1973, and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. IPPL has Field Representatives in 31 countries. In countries where primates live, IPPL's Field Representatives work to create and preserve national parks and sanctuaries, and for bans on primate hunting, trapping, and local and international trade. IPPL's educational efforts have contributed to decisions by many countries to ban or restrict primate trade and to establish programs to protect primate habitat. IPPL has raised funds to help other sanctuaries working to provide a safe and enriching environment for primate victims of deforestation and poaching.

The International Primate Protection League (IPPL) was founded in 1973, and, since this time, has been working continuously for the well-being of primates. IPPL has Field Representatives in 31 countries. In countries where primates live, IPPL's Field Representatives work to create and preserve national parks and sanctuaries, and for bans on primate hunting, trapping, and local and international trade. IPPL's educational efforts have contributed to decisions by many countries to ban or restrict primate trade and to establish programs to protect primate habitat. IPPL has raised funds to help other sanctuaries working to provide a safe and enriching environment for primate victims of deforestation and poaching.

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Financial

four stars

91.15

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/20/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 83.4%
  Administrative Expenses 15.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 5.70
  Program Expenses Growth 4.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Primate Protection League on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Primate Protection League on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Primate Protection League (SC) 93.74 four stars
Turtle Conservancy (CA) 90.42 four stars
American Bird Conservancy (VA) 93.50 four stars
Wildlife Alliance (NY) 87.41 three stars
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (GA) 94.67 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,084,275
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,084,275
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,084,275
   Other Revenue $167,889
TOTAL REVENUE $1,252,164
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $917,406
   Administrative Expenses $205,304
   Fundraising Expenses $8,778
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,131,488
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $120,676
   
Net Assets $6,258,221

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Facility Maintenance $622,900 67.9%
Grants $195,263 21.3%
Action Alerts, Newsletters, & Educational Reports $99,243 10.8%

Ratings History
International Primate Protection League has received 7 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/20/2019 93.74 four stars
2018-12 12/01/2019 92.02 four stars
2017-12 02/01/2019 97.24 four stars
2016-12 12/22/2017 92.92 four stars
2015-12 11/01/2016 92.92 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 98.23 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 11/01/2015 90.34 four stars
2013-12 06/01/2015 94.27 four stars
2013-12 05/01/2015 93.61 four stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 97.28 four stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 85.96 three stars
2010-12 10/01/2012 82.44 three stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 79.89 two stars
2009-12 10/01/2011 81.93 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 74.26 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 11/01/2010 85.75 three stars
2008-12 11/01/2009 96.46 four stars
2007-12 12/01/2008 95.69 four stars
2006-12 12/01/2007 95.91 four stars
2005-12 12/01/2006 88.96 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 51-0194013
Name in IRS Master File INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE PROTECTION LEAGUE
NTEE Code D20
NTEE Classification Animal Protection and Welfare
NTEE Type Animal-Related
Classification Organization to Prevent Cruelty to Animals
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (529) Ecology or conservation
(913) Prevention of cruelty to animals
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 1976
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$50,000 4.41% Shirley McGreal Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Primate Protection League (SC) 93.74 four stars
The Marine Mammal Center (CA) 94.11 four stars
National Wildlife Federation (VA) 85.58 three stars
Polar Bears International (MT) 92.81 four stars
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (DC) 90.94 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

International Primate Protection League
P.O. Box 766
Summerville, SC 29484
tel: (843) 871-2280
fax: (843) 871-7988
EIN: 51-0194013

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Board Leadership

Dr. Sian Evans
Board Chairwoman

CEO

Shirley McGreal
Founder, Director

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