Quick facts
History
Wild Animal Initiative was founded in January 2019.
Location
Wild Animal Initiative’s staff are distributed across the United States and Europe. There are no restrictions on the locations of the researchers and projects we support.
Key funders
Some of Wild Animal Initiative’s key funders are Open Philanthropy, the Effective Altruism Animal Welfare Fund, and the Animal Charity Evaluators Recommended Charity Fund.
Effectiveness
Animal Charity Evaluators (ACE) reviewed Wild Animal Initiative in 2020, 2021, and 2022. All three years, ACE awarded Wild Animal Initiative with Top Charity status, a designation reserved for a select few charities. Learn more about ACE’s evaluation and read this year’s report.
Transparency
For financial statements, a list of current board members, and other information, please visit our transparency page.
Equity
Wild Animal Initiative opposes all systems of oppression. Learn more on our Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion page.