IDEA WILD:
■ Provides Equipment and Supplies – In over 20 years IDEA WILD has provided binoculars, mist nets, climbing equipment, computers, printers, global positioning systems, LCD projectors, video and digital cameras, and other equipment, directly to more than 4,500 conservation projects in over 100 countries.
■ Promotes Recycling – IDEA WILD encourages equipment transfer from one project to another when the first is completed. On average, the equipment cycles through at least three projects. Consequently, over 13,500 projects have used, or are currently using, equipment provided by IDEA WILD.
■ Collects Data – Hundreds of theses, management plans, technical reports, scientific papers, videos and educational materials for children have been created with the enormous amount of data collected with IDEA WILD equipment donations.
■ Facilitates Training – Professors, graduate and undergraduate students, non-profit staff, and other nationals have all gained experience and skills using equipment donated by IDEA WILD.
■ Fills Professional Positions – IDEA WILD recipients have moved up to fill positions in national parks, eco-tourism operations, zoos, universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies with individuals experienced in biodiversity conservation.
■ Builds Symbiotic Relationships – IDEA WILD has created mutually beneficial relationships with numerous equipment suppliers resulting in discounted equipment, and consequently, more projects funded per dollar donated.
■ Creates Protected Areas & Saves Species – IDEA WILD equipment recipients create new reserves and parks, manage and monitor already existing nature reserves, study threatened and endangered species, promote sustainable harvest of natural resources, and conduct public education.
IDEA WILD receives funding from direct mailings, power point presentations, merchandising, benefit auctions, individuals, corporations, and private foundations and has increased funding every year since 1991. IDEA WILD is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible. Our Tax ID number is 83-0299770.
