Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation

What Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation does

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation (BOSF) is a non-profit conservation foundation incorporated in Indonesia and headquartered in Bogor, West Java, founded in 1991. It operates the largest ape conservation program on the island of Borneo, running two major orangutan rehabilitation centers — Nyaru Menteng in Central Kalimantan and Samboja Lestari in East Kalimantan (an 1,800-hectare facility also housing sun bears) — alongside the 309,000-hectare Mawas Conservation Program in Central Kalimantan. Since founding, BOSF has released 561 orangutans into safe forests and supports an estimated 2,550 wild orangutans within its protected habitats.

Its core operational technology comprises wildlife rehabilitation and habitat conservation systems: radio telemetry with subcutaneously implanted transmitters for post-release monitoring, non-invasive camera trap networks for biodiversity and population assessment, WingtraOne drone-based land surveying and fire monitoring, traditional gelam-wood canal blocking (tabat) for peatland rewetting, and a 306-panel solar array at Samboja Lestari producing approximately 270 kWh monthly. A new 132-hectare centralized Nyaru Menteng complex is under construction.

BOSF's revenue model is donation-driven. Funding flows through individual donations, orangutan adoption programs, ecard sales (USD 25–75), branded merchandise via its own e-commerce shop and third-party marketplaces (Tokopedia, Shopee), volunteer and eco-tourism fees, and grants from international partner organizations (BOS Germany, BOS Switzerland, BOS Australia, BOS-UK/USA, Orangutan Outreach, Save The Orangutan) and corporate partners (Weleda, King Living Foundation, Land Life, ORICA). It serves individual conservation supporters, corporate CSR programs, educational institutions, and academic researchers (UNAS, Rutgers, IPB, UBC), operating within a regulatory framework established by the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (KLHK) and BKSDA.

Name

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation

Legal name

BOSF - Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation

Website

https://orangutan.or.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation is an Indonesian non-profit, founded in 1991, operating the largest ape conservation program on Borneo through two orangutan rehabilitation centers, a 309,000-hectare conservation area, and 561 cumulative orangutan releases, funded by individual donations, adoptions, merchandise, and international partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (11531), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Rescue, Rehabilitation & Release (BPAGAIAC), Sanctuaries & Long-Term Care (Farm, Equine, Exotic) (BPAGAIAH), Ecosystem Services & Natural Capital Programs (Water, Biodiversity Credits, PES) (IMAMAJAK), Conservation & Human–Wildlife Conflict Mitigation (BPAGAIAI), Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Orangutan rehabilitation programs
• Habitat restoration services
• Environmental nonprofit fundraising
• Ecosystem conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogor

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations: Individual donors contribute funds for orangutan conservation, rehabilitation, habitat protection, and community development programs. Donation options include one-time and recurring contributions.
2. Adoption Programs: Supporters can adopt orangutans, providing ongoing financial support for their care and rehabilitation while receiving updates on their progress.
3. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce shop selling branded merchandise including apparel (t-shirts, hoodies), plush toys, accessories (bags, drinkware), and books. 100% of profits go to conservation work.
4. Ecards: Digital greeting cards sold at USD 25, 50, 75 or custom amounts, delivered via email instantly or on scheduled dates. Proceeds support orangutan programs.
5. Volunteer Programs: Professional volunteers, eco-volunteers, and researchers can participate in conservation activities at project sites for fees that support operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation rescues, rehabilitates, and releases Bornean orangutans into protected forests in Borneo, Indonesia. It operates two major orangutan rehabilitation centres (Nyaru Menteng in Central Kalimantan and Samboja Lestari in East Kalimantan), manages the 309,000-hectare Mawas Conservation Area for habitat and peatland protection, runs post-release monitoring of reintroduced orangutans, and supports sustainable community development and environmental education. Funding is generated from individual donations, orangutan adoptions, ecard sales, branded merchandise, paid volunteer programs, and corporate partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orangutan Jungle School: Program focusing on care of infant and juvenile orangutans, many of whom are orphans, teaching essential survival skills for eventual release into rainforest.
• Orangutan Shop
• Mawas Conservation Program
• Post Release Monitoring (PRM)
• Samboja Lestari
• Nyaru Menteng

Products and services

• Orangutan Adoption Program Sponsorship program where individual supporters adopt individual orangutans in the foundation's care, providing ongoing financial support for rehabilitation and release while receiving progress updates. Designed for individual conservation supporters worldwide.
• Donation Program One-time and recurring donation program funding orangutan conservation, habitat protection, and community development. Open to individual supporters and corporate donors worldwide through the foundation's donate page.
• Orangutan Shop (Merchandise) E-commerce storefront selling branded apparel, plush toys, accessories (bags, drinkware), and books. 100% of profits support orangutan conservation work. Available through the foundation's own site and partner shops in Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, UK, and US.
• Ecard Program Digital greeting cards available at USD 25, 50, 75, or custom amounts, delivered via email instantly or on scheduled dates. Proceeds support orangutan conservation programs. Targeted at individual gift-givers.
• Volunteer Programs (Eco-Volunteer, Professional Volunteer, Researcher) Paid volunteer placements at project sites (Nyaru Menteng, Samboja Lestari, and other locations) for eco-volunteers, professional volunteers, and researchers, with fees supporting conservation operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 561 orangutans released into safe forests
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Land LifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dutch company Land Life partnered with BOSF to restore orangutan habitat in Central Kalimantan's Mawas region, combining local community leadership with international funding for ecological and social impact.
• Orangutan OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Orangutan Outreach has been a longstanding partner from the beginning of BOS Foundation operations, providing unwavering support for orangutan conservation and rehabilitation programs.
• Institut Pertanian Bogor (IPB University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration with IPB University and University of British Columbia on camera trap research project to monitor orangutan distribution and biodiversity in Bukit Batikap Protection Forest using non-invasive technology.
• University of British Columbia (UBC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint research partnership with BOS Foundation and IPB University deploying 30 camera traps in Bukit Batikap Protection Forest to assess orangutan population density, dispersal, and long-term survival rates.
• WeledaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Weleda, in partnership with BOS Germany, joined BOS Foundation efforts in Mawas Conservation Area since 2019. Collaboration combines community empowerment, reforestation, peat restoration, fire management, and biodiversity monitoring. By mid-2021, teams planted 55,000 trees and built 16 canal-blocking dams.
• Universitas Nasional (UNAS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Long-term research partnership with Universitas Nasional at Tuanan Research Station for non-invasive research on wild orangutan behavior, life history, dietary ecology, and peat swamp ecology.
• Rutgers UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Academic partnership with Rutgers University contributing to ground-breaking research at Tuanan Research Station on wild orangutan behavior and peatland ecology.
• Indonesian Ministry of Forestry (KLHK)coreOthersGovernment partner for orangutan release operations, policy coordination, and conservation area management including collaboration on the 47th orangutan release from Nyaru Menteng to Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park.
• Central Kalimantan BKSDAcoreOthersCentral Kalimantan Natural Resources Conservation Agency collaborates on all orangutan rescues, releases, and on-ground conservation activities including the 47th orangutan release candidates from Nyaru Menteng.
• Sebangau National ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic collaboration with Sebangau National Park for the Sebangau Program focusing on protection and restoration of tropical peatland ecosystems, creating integrated conservation approaches beyond individual orangutan rescue.
• Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (TNBBBR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational park designated as release site for rehabilitated orangutans since 2016. BOS Foundation operates two monitoring camps (Camp Hiran and Camp Bemban) within the park for post-release monitoring.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WWF Indonesia: Largest global conservation NGO with major operations across Borneo on orangutans, forests, and wildlife trade. Operates at significantly greater scale and brand recognition but covers a much broader portfolio of species and programs.
• Conservation International: Global conservation NGO with significant Indonesian/Bornean programs. Operates at much larger scale across marine, terrestrial, and policy work, but overlaps in habitat protection, community development, and corporate partnership fundraising.
• The Nature Conservancy: Global conservation organization active in forest protection, restoration, and climate work. Comparable in deploying large-scale land protection and reforestation finance, though typically working at larger geographic scale and broader species focus.
• Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): Major global conservation organization with field programs in Borneo. Broader portfolio across many species and geographies, but comparable in operating model of field-based conservation, research partnerships, and government liaison.
• Frankfurt Zoological Society: Supports large-scale species and habitat protection projects globally, including primate conservation in Indonesia. Comparable in funding and supporting protected-area management and reintroduction programs.

Direct peers

• International Animal Rescue (IAR): Runs primate and wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release programs in Indonesia, with a similar model of sanctuary care, veterinary operations, and reintroduction to protected habitat. Comparable in scale of animal care operations.
• Borneo Nature Foundation: Operates in Central Kalimantan with overlapping focus on peat swamp forest conservation, orangutan protection, and community engagement. Directly comparable in geographic footprint and ecosystem approach (Sebangau, Mawas areas).
• Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP): Operates orangutan rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction programs in Sumatra, with very similar operating model to BOS Foundation in terms of sanctuary care, reintroduction, and habitat protection. Closest functional peer across the two Bornean/Sumatran orangutan species.
• Orangutan Foundation International (OFI): Founded by Dr. Biruté Galdikas, OFI runs orangutan conservation, research, and rehabilitation programs in Borneo (Tanjung Puting) with comparable activities in orangutan care, research station management, and habitat protection.
• Orangutan Outreach: Longstanding partner of BOS Foundation that funds orangutan conservation and rehabilitation across Borneo. Similar donor-driven nonprofit model with overlapping supporter base and conservation mission in the same geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BOSUSA2
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIKyUhySXh0UBV5iRdWgeww
• Facebookfacebook.com/bosfuk
• Instagraminstagram.com/bosfoundation
• TikToktiktok.com/@bos_foundation

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