Amphibians.org

What Amphibians.org does

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) is a global nonprofit conservation partnership founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas as a fiscally sponsored program of Re:wild (501(c)(3), Tax ID #26-2887967). ASA functions as a coordination backbone for a network of 90+ partner organizations spanning 39 countries on six continents, addressing the amphibian extinction crisis (24% of species threatened, 222+ species lost since 1980). Its primary constituents are conservation NGOs, zoos, universities, government agencies, early-career conservationists, and individual donors.

ASA's product portfolio consists of mission programs and community platforms rather than commercial software. Core platforms include AmphiBios, a quarterly digital magazine (amphibios.app) engineered for offline reading with shareable article URLs, contributor profiles, and instant browser-based translation; Disease Watch, a citizen-science early-warning infrastructure routing field reports of amphibian disease to expert networks; The Ribbit Report, a children's conservation mobile app (amphibians.app); the Conservation Calendar community resource; and the Future Leaders of Amphibian Conservation grant and mentorship program. The flagship program is the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI), a $2M, five-year Bezos Earth Fund–backed effort co-led with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, which released 4,451 individuals across 8 species in 4 Latin American countries in Year 1.

ASA's revenue model is donation-based. Sources include individual donations (one-time and the six-tier Leapfrog Legion monthly giving program ranging from $5–$100+/month), corporate partnerships and sponsorships, institutional grant funding (anchored by the $2M Bezos Earth Fund grant), donor advised funds, and legacy giving. The 2026 World Amphibian Photography Contest introduced a $25/photographer entry fee as a minor earned-income stream. ASA sells no commercial software or services; all conservation resources are provided at no cost to the community.

Name

Amphibians.org

Legal name

Amphibian Survival Alliance

Website

https://amphibians.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ASA is a global nonprofit coordinating amphibian conservation across 90+ partner organizations in 39 countries, operating community platforms (AmphiBios magazine, Disease Watch) and programs (TARI, Future Leaders) under fiscal sponsor Re:wild.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF), Advocacy, Policy & Public Awareness (Animal Welfare) (BPAGAIAJ), Climate Resilience & Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) (BPAGABAK)

Keywords

• Amphibian conservation
• Wildlife conservation programs
• Conservation grant funding
• Citizen science platform
• Environmental nonprofit network

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: ASA raises funds from individual donors through one-time gifts and the Leapfrog Legion monthly giving program (tiers from $5/month Cadet Tadpole to $100+/month General Golden Frog). Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law as ASA is a 501(c)(3) fiscally sponsored program.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Sponsorships: ASA partners with corporations through sponsorships, matching gifts, and cause marketing programs.
3. Grant Funding: ASA receives grant funding from institutional donors. Notable example: the $2 million, five-year Bezos Earth Fund grant supporting the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI), co-led with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.
4. Donor Advised Funds and Legacy Giving: ASA accepts recommended grants from donor advised funds and legacy/bequest giving as part of estate planning.
5. Program Fees (Photography Contest Entry Fees): The 2026 World Amphibian Photography Contest charges a $25 USD entry fee per photographer, which directly funds ASA's global amphibian conservation initiatives. Prize payments are subject to US sanctions regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ASA is a global conservation partnership that coordinates a network of 90+ partner organizations across 39 countries to prevent amphibian extinctions. It delivers conservation programs including the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI), the Future Leaders grant program, the AmphiBios digital magazine, the Disease Watch citizen science platform, and the World Amphibian Photography Contest. Its operations are funded through individual donations, institutional grants, corporate sponsorships, and program fees, and it is fiscally sponsored by Re:wild.

Product overview

The Amphibian Survival Alliance (ASA) operates as a conservation partnership organization, not a software platform company. Its product portfolio consists of mission programs and community platforms: AmphiBios, a quarterly digital magazine and content platform; Disease Watch, a citizen science disease reporting system; The Ribbit Report, a mobile app for youth engagement; the World Amphibian Photography Contest; a Conservation Calendar resource; the Future Leaders grant and mentorship program; and the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI) for conservation action. These offerings are unified under the ASA brand and serve the global amphibian conservation network of 90+ partner organizations across 39 countries. ASA is fiscally sponsored by Re:wild.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AmphiBios: A digital magazine platform for the global amphibian conservation community, launched in March 2026, featuring articles, field reports, and conservation stories from practitioners worldwide.
• The Ribbit Report
• TARI (Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative)
• Disease Watch
• Leapfrog Legion

Products and services

• Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI) A $2 million, five-year coordinated international initiative co-led with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute to halt amphibian extinctions in the Neotropics. Develops and tests release techniques for populations impacted by chytrid fungus, rewilds captive-bred frogs, and protects critical habitats across four Latin American countries (Panama, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia). Supports the Latin American Biobanking Network with FUDECI, Centro Jambatu, and Parque Explora. Year 1 outcomes: 4,451 individuals released across 8 species; 20 species in regional biobanks.
• AmphiBios Digital Magazine A quarterly digital magazine built by and for the global amphibian conservation community, featuring articles, field reports, research highlights, and conservation updates across seven biogeographic realms. Engineered for offline reading in the field, with shareable article URLs, contributor profiles, and instant browser-based translation into any language. Issue 1 reached 4,298 readers in 21 days; across two issues reached 10,100+ readers with 85 contributors.
• Disease Watch ASA's citizen science early-warning infrastructure for amphibian disease monitoring. Connects field reports of unusual amphibian mortality, skin lesions, or behavioral changes with expert networks for rapid response. Reports are reviewed by Dr. Molly Bletz and ASA's disease response team and routed to disease specialists, with connections to PARC, Bsal Task Force, and other disease response networks. Includes an active threat alert system (e.g., unknown salamander pathogen first identified November 2025), biosecurity guidance, and Pathogen Pulse column in AmphiBios.
• The Ribbit Report App A mobile app featuring MarshMellow as a conservation ambassador, delivering stories, games, and field dispatches about amphibian conservation for young explorers and families. Available via amphibians.app.
• Future Leaders of Amphibian Conservation Program ASA's flagship grant and mentorship program for early-career conservationists, providing funding, mentorship, and professional development. Supports conference attendance, research projects, and capacity-building initiatives for applicants within 5 years of their highest degree who demonstrate commitment to amphibian conservation. Has supported 90 conservationists across countries including Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa, Uganda, India, Madagascar, Nepal, Kenya, Ghana, Ecuador, Panama, USA, Australia, Pakistan.
• World Amphibian Photography Contest An ethics-first global photography competition dedicated entirely to the world's amphibians, with mandatory ethical field practices declarations and an authenticity review process (RAW file verification for finalists). Categories include Portraits of Amphibians, Amphibians in the Wild, Conservation in Focus, and Storytelling Portfolio. $25 USD per photographer entry fee directly funds amphibian conservation; $1,000 Grand Prize, four $200 Category Winners, plus Ethical Amphibian Photography Award honorable mention.
• Partner Network A global partnership network of 90+ organizations across 39 countries working to protect amphibians, including zoos, universities, NGOs, and government agencies. Partners range from institutions like Chester Zoo and Zoological Society of London to grassroots organizations like ONG Ranita de Darwin. The network provides coordination, capacity building, resource mobilization, and a backbone for collaborative conservation action.
• Conservation Calendar A community-built calendar of conferences, grant deadlines, awareness days, and policy dates relevant to the global amphibian conservation community. Currently lists 34+ upcoming events with one-click calendar add functionality. Accepts community submissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,451 individuals released; 8 species in trials; 4 countries; 20 species in biobanks — Year 1 of TARI
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ministry of Environment of PanamaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2026Panama's Ministry of Environment signed an MoU with ASA and the KBA Partnership in May 2026 to launch Panama's National Key Biodiversity Areas Assessment. H.E. Juan Carlos Navarro, Minister of Environment of Panama, signed alongside Gina Della Togna (ASA Executive Director) and Andrew Plumptre (KBA Secretariat). The assessment will support Panama's commitment to the 30x30 target and national biodiversity strategy, with direct relevance for amphibian conservation in a country that has experienced some of the most dramatic amphibian population losses due to chytridiomycosis.
• ONG Ranita de Darwin (Chile)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 May 2026ONG Ranita de Darwin joined the ASA partner network in May 2026. Founded in 2015, it is Chile's first non-profit dedicated entirely to amphibian conservation. Their flagship monitoring program (since 2014) tracks the Southern Darwin's Frog and two other endemic Chilean species facing chytridiomycosis. Through 'Yo Protejo Mis Ranitas' they work with private landowners to protect amphibian habitats. They participate in Chile's first national conservation plan for amphibians (Plan RECOGE).
• Fundación Zoológica de Cali (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026Joined ASA partner network in February 2026. Based in Colombia at the intersection of three biogeographic regions (Chocó, Western Andes, Cauca Valley), the Cali Zoo Foundation has led amphibian conservation since 2006. They coordinate Colombia's national conservation program for Lehmann's poison frog (Oophaga lehmanni), including the National Studbook, assurance populations, and science-based reintroductions. They bring purpose-built captive breeding facilities and more than 500,000 annual visitors for environmental education.
• Re:wildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA is a Fiscally Sponsored Program of Re:wild, a registered 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Austin, Texas (Tax ID #26-2887967). Re:wild is both fiscal sponsor and a key strategic partner; ASA's activities are conducted under Re:wild's organizational umbrella. Re:wild co-authored the State of the World's Amphibians report alongside ASA and Synchronicity Earth.
• Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-leads the Tropical Amphibian Resilience Initiative (TARI) with ASA — a $2 million, five-year Bezos Earth Fund-supported program to halt amphibian extinctions in the Neotropics. STRI leads research on crowned treefrogs in Panama as part of TARI, with researcher Jorge Guerrel conducting radio telemetry monitoring. STRI's Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation Project is a key TARI partner implementing captive breeding and release programs.
• IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA works closely with the IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group, which provides the scientific foundation for amphibian conservation action worldwide. The ASG produces the IUCN Red List assessments, Green Status, and Conservation Needs Assessments that guide ASA's prioritization. ASA jointly organized the Amphibian Conservation Tools series with ASG, Amphibian Ark, CPSG, and Re:wild (98.9% approval rate). ASG's Disease Working Group provides thematic expertise on amphibian disease.
• Synchronicity EarthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynchronicity Earth is a co-author of the State of the World's Amphibians report alongside Re:wild and ASA, representing a foundational partnership in global amphibian assessment. Gemma Goodman represents Synchronicity Earth on ASA's Global Council. Synchronicity Earth works to identify and address overlooked conservation priorities, making it a strategically aligned partner for ASA's mission.
• Centro Jambatu de Investigación y Conservación de Anfibios (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentro Jambatu is a key TARI partner in Ecuador, conducting captive breeding, release trials, and biobanking for critically endangered harlequin frogs (Atelopus species). As part of the Latin American Biobanking Network co-supported by ASA, Centro Jambatu preserves genetic material from 20 species. Centro Jambatu is also a partner in the TARAP-funded project led by Juan Pablo Reyes Puig documenting harlequin toads in Ecuador's cloud forests, including a likely new species discovery.
• Fundación para el Desarrollo de las Ciencias Físicas Matemáticas y Naturales (FUDECI, Venezuela)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFUDECI is a TARI partner in Venezuela and part of the Latin American Biobanking Network co-supported by ASA. FUDECI preserves genetic material and builds capacity for cryopreservation and assisted reproductive technologies. Through TARI, FUDECI's work contributed to the rediscovery of breeding pairs of Atelopus cruciger (Venezuelan Harlequin Frog) five months after the release of captive-bred individuals.
• Corporación Parque Explora (Colombia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParque Explora is a TARI partner in Colombia and part of the Latin American Biobanking Network co-supported by ASA. As one of Latin America's most important science museums and biodiversity centers, Parque Explora brings public engagement and education capacity alongside conservation breeding and research expertise for Colombian amphibians.
• Panama Amphibian Rescue and Conservation ProjectflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute network, this project is a key TARI partner implementing captive breeding and release programs for amphibians in Panama. The project contributed to the 4,451 individuals released across 8 species in Year 1 of TARI. Karina Rodriguez (Future Leaders 2024 grantee) works with this project on Assisted Reproductive Techniques, developing the first hormonal stimulation protocol for Crowned Tree Frog sperm and creating a genomic sperm bank.
• EcoMinga Foundation (Ecuador)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcoMinga Foundation led the TARAP-funded project (with support from ASA) that conducted six months of night surveys through Ecuador's cloud forests, documenting 130 harlequin toads across 3 species, including a likely new species. EcoMinga, together with Fundación Oscar Efrén Reyes, Centro Jambatu, and other partners, produced the 'Arlequines del Pastaza' conservation bulletin. Sites are now protected and monitoring protocols are published.
• Friends of Nature NepalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA Future Leaders 2024 grantee Suman Sapkota leads the Stream Frog Conservation Project at Friends of Nature Nepal. The project established the first scientific baseline on amphibian hunting in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, documenting 32,000 stream frogs harvested annually in just two villages and 10 species across 16 survey sites. Findings are now in the hands of reserve officials and local government.
• Amphibian ArkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmphibian Ark (AArk) provides Conservation Needs Assessments for amphibian species requiring ex situ action. ASA jointly organized the Amphibian Conservation Tools series with Amphibian Ark, the Amphibian Specialist Group, CPSG, and Re:wild. Jonathan Wilcken (Amphibian Ark) serves on ASA's Advisory Committee. AArk is a key partner in building ex situ conservation capacity across the ASA network.
• Conservation Planning Specialist Group (CPSG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPSG provides species conservation planning expertise and collaborative workshop facilitation. Caroline Lees (CPSG) serves on ASA's Advisory Committee. ASA jointly organized the Amphibian Conservation Tools series with CPSG, introducing the IUCN Red List, Green Status, Conservation Needs Assessments, and Conservation Planning to the network. CPSG's expertise is central to ASA's conservation planning workshops, including those for Atelopus and Telmatobius genera.
• Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) PartnershipflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA is one of 13 organizations in the KBA Partnership, working to identify and protect Key Biodiversity Areas — places where amphibians will live or die. ASA focuses on Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) sites, where a species exists and nowhere else. In May 2026, ASA joined Panama's Ministry of Environment and the KBA Partnership in launching Panama's National KBA Assessment through an MoU signing. Dr. Andrew Plumptre (Head of KBA Secretariat) participated in the signing ceremony.
• Bolivian Amphibian Initiative (BAI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASA partner and represented on ASA's Global Council by Arturo Muñoz. BAI leads amphibian conservation in Bolivia, including assessments of critically endangered species such as Telmatobius gigas, T. simonsi, and Atelopus tricolor. ASA Future Leaders 2025 grantee Gabriel Callapa Escalera is a co-founder of BAI, working with local communities on the Titicaca Water Frog Sanctuary for the Critically Endangered Telmatobius culeus.
• Amphibian Specialist GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a key partner in the network logo section. Amaël Borzée (IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group) serves on ASA's Advisory Committee. The ASG provides the scientific foundation for ASA's work, including the State of the World's Amphibians assessment and Amphibian Conservation Action Plan that guide ASA's strategic priorities.

Scale indicators8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wildlife Conservation Society: Major global conservation organization running zoo-based field programs across 15+ countries. Comparable in mission (species conservation globally) and network model (partner zoos and field programs), though broader in taxonomic scope.
• Global Wildlife Conservation: Conservation organization focused on protecting endangered species and habitats globally (now part of Re:wild). Comparable in species-protection mission with overlapping programs in Neotropics and amphibian conservation.
• Conservation International: Large global nonprofit focused on biodiversity protection, science, and policy. Comparable in nonprofit conservation model, partnership-driven approach, and global operating footprint covering threatened species and habitats.
• Fauna & Flora International: Oldest international conservation organization with a global species-protection portfolio. Comparable in partner-driven conservation model and global reach, though taxonomically broader than ASA.
• Re:wild: Global nonprofit co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and focused on protecting and restoring biodiversity. ASA is a fiscally sponsored program of Re:wild, making it the closest parent/sibling organization with overlapping mission and shared governance.

Direct peers

• Synchronicity Earth: UK-based nonprofit funding overlooked conservation priorities, co-author of the State of the World's Amphibians report with ASA and Re:wild. Highly comparable in amphibian focus and strategic alignment with ASA's mission.
• Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust: Wildlife conservation organization with strong captive breeding and species recovery programs. Listed as ASA partner; comparable in combining zoo-based ex situ conservation with in-country field programs for threatened species.
• Amphibian Ark: Joint IUCN/Conservation Breeding Specialist Group/WAZA initiative focused on ex situ conservation of amphibian species. Operates the Conservation Needs Assessment process, sits on ASA's Advisory Committee, and jointly delivers the Amphibian Conservation Tools series.
• Rainforest Trust: Conservation nonprofit focused on purchasing and protecting land for endangered species, including amphibians. Peer-listed by ASA as a network partner and shares the mission of protecting threatened habitats and biodiversity.
• IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group: The IUCN Species Survival Commission specialist group providing the scientific foundation (Red List assessments, Green Status, Conservation Needs Assessments) that guides ASA's prioritization. Most directly comparable in amphibian focus and scientific authority.

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