Public Charity

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc, of Atlanta, GA, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $13.9M in revenue, $9.7M in expenses, $47.5M in total assets. 157 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $15.1M, appear in IRS filings.

EIN: 521118866 Atlanta, GA Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$13.9M
Total Expenses$9.7M
Total Assets$47.5M
Grant Records157
Funding Total$15.1M
Filing Years2021–2025

Mission

The Fossey Fund is dedicated to the conservation and study of gorillas in Africa through a successful, people-centered approach: 1) Providing daily protection to gorillas, 2) Scientific research providing critical data on gorillas and their habitats, 3) Training the next generation of African scientists and conservationists, and 4) Helping local communities address their critical needs.

Officers & Directors

Board Member Alexis Stein
Board Member Allyson Park
Board Member Barry M Benjamin
Chief Philanthropy Officer Beth Warner
Board Member Daniel L Sullivan
Board Member Dante T Pride

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$5,199,585 9 grants
FOR DESIGN & CONSTUCTION OF THE PERMANANET FACILITY IN THE MUSANZE DISTRICT OF RWANDA, TO PROVIDE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE GORILLA PROTECTION ACTIVITIES.
$2,040,136 1 grant
CHARITABLE GIFT
$1,170,000 3 grants
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL WELFARE
$750,000 5 grants
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
$364,545 7 grants

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $13.9M $9.7M $47.5M
2024 $11.0M $8.2M $42.6M
2023 $8.5M $7.0M $37.1M
2022 $8.2M $6.2M $34.9M
2021 $11.6M $5.1M $33.8M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $11.6M to $13.9M (+20%), with total assets most recently reported at $47.5M.

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