EIN 27-3183146

Maliasili Initiatives

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
State
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Maliasili Initiatives is a private foundation that supports long-term, locally driven, and collaborative approaches that achieve the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources. Maliasili Initiatives made 15 grants last year. Grantees include Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association.
Total revenues
$5,157,450
2023
Total expenses
$7,304,481
2023
Total assets
$11,801,729
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Maliasili Initiatives

Supporting long-term, locally driven, and collaborative approaches that achieve the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services in africa, while generating opportunities for both social and economic development and enterprise.
Supporting long-term, locally driven, and collaborative approaches that achieve the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources and ecosystem services in africa, while generating opportunities for both social and economic development and enterprise.
Organizational development support for african conservation orgs
Other income associated with the organization's mission

Grants made by Maliasili Initiatives

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Lion Guardians USGeneral Support$125,000
Communities Living Among Wildlife Sustainably ConservancyGeneral Support$90,000
KopelionGeneral Support$50,000
...and 1 more grant made

Who funds Maliasili Initiatives

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Environment$8,000,000
Mulago FoundationRelief To the Poor$750,000
Dry Creek FoundationTo Support Exempt Organizations.$525,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $11,552,564

Personnel at Maliasili Initiatives

NameTitleCompensation
Fred NelsonChief Executive Officer$142,322
Njenga KahiroChief Operations Officer
Janelle BrazingtonChief Finance Officer$95,922
Karine NuulimbaChief Portfolio Officer
Jessie DavieDirector of Learning and Communications$114,766
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Maliasili Initiatives

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,454,935
Program services$365,009
Investment income and dividends$161,976
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$191,558
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-16,028
Total revenues$5,157,450

Form 990s for Maliasili Initiatives

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-29990View PDF
2021-122022-10-10990PFView PDF
2020-122021-10-13990PFView PDF
2019-122021-06-09990PFView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Tgr FoundationAnaheim, CA$15,962,093
American Forest FoundationWashington, DC$11,289,683
American ForestsWashington, DC$24,269,126
Friends of the EarthWashington, DC$16,789,731
Rainforest Action NetworkSan Francisco, CA$11,566,375
High Atlas FoundationNew York, NY$6,684,160
The Ocean Foundation (TOF)Washington, DC$18,854,739
Global Forest GenerationArlington, VA$3,466,747
Nature and Culture InternationalDel Mar, CA$7,674,122
International Conservation Caucus FoundationWashington, DC$2,908,043
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Mulago Foundation
November 29, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Linden Trust for Conservation (LTC)
November 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4 Carmichael St 111193
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Metro area
Burlington-South Burlington, VT
County
Chittenden County, VT
Website URL
maliasili.org/ 
Phone
(785) 580-5489
IRS details
EIN
27-3183146
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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