endangered species international

What endangered species international does

Endangered Species International (ESI) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit conservation organization headquartered at 3835 Mission Street, San Francisco, California. Founded around 2006 and led by founding director and President Pierre Fidenci, ESI conducts field-based conservation projects to reverse human-induced species extinction and protect habitats across at least twelve countries spanning Southeast Asia, Central Africa, West Africa, South America, the Pacific Islands, and East Asia. Specific programs include gorilla protection in the Republic of Congo (with The Jane Goodall Institute), Philippine Forest Turtle conservation (with Palawan State University), stubfoot toad preservation in Colombia, African manatee work in Senegal, Kagu protection in New Caledonia, coral reef and mangrove restoration, anti-poaching patrols, and environmental education.

ESI's underlying operational technology stack is modest and field-oriented: GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for conservation assessment and landscape analysis; remote camera traps with solar infrared triggers for wildlife monitoring; solar-powered field operations with rechargeable batteries (including SteriPEN water purification and eneloop batteries); and a digital media library (podcasts, videos, photo galleries) produced from field expeditions. The organization also runs a 75-page published reference on Freshwater Turtles of the Philippines (2014).

ESI's business model is donation-driven, not commercial. Revenue streams include one-time and recurring individual donations through the website, a monthly sustainer program, planned giving and bequests (Legacy Circle), cryptocurrency donations via Pledge.to, Coin Up rounding-app micro-donations, corporate giving through 1% For the Planet, and project grants from foundations such as the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Turtle Conservation Fund, PADI Foundation, BP Conservation Programme, and British Chelonia Group. There is no fixed pricing; all contributions are voluntary and tax-deductible under U.S. law. Customer segments are primarily environmentally conscious individual donors globally, with secondary corporate partners via the 1% For the Planet network. The organization reports recognitions including multiple GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Awards (2013, 2016, 2017), Top 5 CLASSY Awards nomination (2014), Platinum Transparency rating, and Official 1% For the Planet Environmental Partner status.

Name

endangered species international

Legal name

Endangered Species International, Inc.

Website

https://endangeredspeciesinternational.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Endangered Species International is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs field-based conservation projects across Africa, Asia, and South America to protect endangered species and restore habitats, funded by individual donors, foundation grants, and corporate partners via 1% For the Planet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation Services

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Threatened & Endangered Species (TES) / Protected Species Surveys & Compliance (EUAHAHAD)

Keywords

• Wildlife conservation services
• Endangered species protection
• Habitat restoration programs
• Anti-poaching patrols
• Environmental education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The primary revenue stream is individual charitable donations made via the organization's website (online donation portal) and by mail (check donations). Donors contribute to fund specific or general conservation projects worldwide.
2. Monthly Giving / Sustainer Program: ESI operates a monthly sustainer drive program where donors set up recurring monthly donations to support ongoing conservation activities year-round.
3. Planned Giving / Bequests: Donors can include ESI in their will, living trust, or estate planning through bequests, residual bequests, percentage of estate gifts, pecuniary bequests, life insurance policies, or charitable remainder trusts. Members of the Legacy Circle are recognized for planned giving.
4. Cryptocurrency Donations: ESI accepts cryptocurrency donations through a dedicated platform, offering an additional giving mechanism for supporters.
5. Coin Up App (Rounding Program): Through the Coin Up app, donors can round up purchases and donate the change to ESI on a monthly basis.
6. Corporate Partnerships and Grants: Revenue from corporate partners (1% For the Planet members) and foundation grants (e.g., Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Turtle Conservation Fund, PADI Foundation) that support specific field projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Endangered Species International (ESI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that conducts field-based conservation projects to protect endangered species and restore natural habitats across Africa, Asia, and South America. The organization runs anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, species-specific conservation programs (gorillas, Philippine forest turtles, tarsiers, coral reefs, amphibians), and environmental education initiatives in partnership with indigenous and local communities.

Product overview

Endangered Species International (ESI) is a nonprofit conservation organization, not a technology product company. It does not offer a commercial product or software platform. ESI's work consists of conservation programs and initiatives to protect endangered species and habitats worldwide. These include gorilla protection programs in the Republic of Congo, Philippine forest turtle conservation, forest stubfoot toad preservation in Colombia, anti-poaching patrols, coral reef protection and restoration, mangrove planting, environmental education, and public awareness campaigns. ESI also publishes educational materials including a book on freshwater turtles of the Philippines (2014) and produces field videos and podcasts documenting conservation activities. The organization accepts donations through various channels including online, mail, cryptocurrency (via Pledge.to), and the CoinUp app.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gorilla Conservation Program (Republic of Congo) Field-based conservation program in the Republic of Congo protecting great apes (gorillas, chimpanzees) through anti-poaching patrols, community-embedded conservation with local populations, and wildlife monitoring. Targeted at environmentally conscious donors funding species protection in Central Africa.
• Philippine Forest Turtle Conservation Field conservation program protecting the critically endangered Philippine Forest Turtle and other freshwater turtles in Palawan, Philippines. Includes species monitoring, habitat protection, GIS-based conservation assessment, and publication of educational materials. Supported by partners including PADI Foundation, Turtle Conservation Fund, and British Chelonia Group.
• Anti-Poaching Patrol Program On-the-ground anti-poaching patrols across project sites in Africa and Southeast Asia. Documented to achieve zero gorilla, elephant, chimpanzee, and tarsier poaching for five consecutive years (as of 2018). Employs local patrol guards from indigenous communities.
• Habitat Restoration and Protection Habitat restoration work including rainforest protection (500,000 acres targeted for protection in 2021), coral reef protection and restoration, mangrove planting, and marine protected area creation. Operates across Southeast Asia, Central Africa, Western Africa, and South America.
• Marine Conservation Program Marine and freshwater conservation addressing dynamite fishing, plastic pollution, and marine habitat degradation. Includes coral reef protection, endangered marine species work (African manatee in Senegal, turtles in Colombia), and partnership with the End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC) joined October 2024.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Circle Program Legacy giving program allowing donors to include ESI in wills, living trusts, or estate planning through bequests, residual bequests, percentage of estate gifts, pecuniary bequests, life insurance policies, or charitable remainder trusts. Legacy Circle members are recognized for planned giving commitments.
• Monthly Sustainer Program Recurring monthly donation program where donors set up ongoing contributions to support conservation activities year-round. Sustainer donations are tax-deductible under U.S. law.
• Freshwater Turtles of the Philippines (Publication) Educational reference book (75 pages) documenting freshwater turtles of the Philippines, the first such publication. Targets conservationists, students, researchers, and supporters.
• Environmental Education and Outreach Educational programming including GIS training for conservationists and students (e.g., Palawan State University), public conservation lectures by President Pierre Fidenci at Wildlife Conservation Expo events, field videos, podcasts featuring wildlife calls and indigenous interviews, and community-based environmental education through partnerships like Tree Frog Treks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero gorilla, elephant, chimpanzee, and tarsier poaching achieved across all ESI project sites for 5 consecutive years (as of March 2018)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• End Plastic Pollution International Collaborative (EPPIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024ESI joined EPPIC in October 2024 to collaborate internationally on reducing plastic pollution, a major threat to marine and terrestrial wildlife. This partnership expands ESI's plastic pollution work to a global collaborative effort.
• 1% For the PlanetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerESI is an officially approved recipient of 1% For the Planet, a network of businesses committed to donating at least 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. Only approved recipients are eligible to receive contributions from member companies, giving ESI access to a pipeline of corporate donors.
• Art for Conservation (AFC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerESI is a beneficiary of the AFC Art for Conservation program, through which artists voluntarily earmark a portion of proceeds from artwork sales to ESI.
• SteriPENminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSteriPEN provides portable water purifiers with solar charging cases used by ESI in remote field locations. The partnership supports ESI's carbon-free field operations while providing safe drinking water to local communities.
• eneloop (Sanyo/Panasonic)minorGTM or Marketing Partnereneloop provides rechargeable batteries used by ESI for field equipment, recharged using solar battery chargers. The batteries are 100% recyclable.
• Coin Up AppminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoin Up is a mobile rounding app that sends monthly donations to ESI from users' spare change. It serves as a recurring giving channel for individual donors.
• Palawan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESI collaborates with Palawan State University on multiple conservation projects including the Philippine Forest Turtle project, GIS training programs, and the Center for Biodiversity website development. Joint efforts include student training and field research.
• The Jane Goodall InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESI works with The Jane Goodall Institute on gorilla conservation efforts in the Republic of Congo. The two organizations share the goal of protecting great apes and their habitats.
• Wildlife Conservation SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Wildlife Conservation Society collaborated with ESI on the GIS training program at Palawan State University, contributing to conservation capacity building for young Filipino conservationists.
• Tree Frog TreksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerESI collaborates with Tree Frog Treks to inspire environmental education, particularly for youth audiences, through conservation-focused programming.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wildlife Conservation Network: Wildlife conservation nonprofit that supports a network of field-based conservation programs targeting endangered species. Closely comparable operating model (fundraising + field project support) and species-protection mission, with overlapping donor demographic.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF): Global wildlife conservation nonprofit operating field projects across species and habitats worldwide. Directly comparable mission (endangered species protection) and donor base, though at vastly larger scale and with broader programmatic scope than ESI.
• Rainforest Trust: Conservation nonprofit focused specifically on protecting threatened rainforests through land purchase and protected-area creation — directly overlapping ESI's 500,000-acre rainforest protection target and operating model of acquiring/protecting habitat.
• Wildlife Conservation Society: Wildlife and habitat conservation nonprofit operating field programs globally, including great-ape and tropical forest work overlapping with ESI's Congo and Palawan projects. Already a documented ESI partner, making it a natural mission-aligned peer.
• Fauna & Flora International: International wildlife and habitat conservation nonprofit operating across species, marine, and forest programs globally. Closely aligned with ESI's species-protection and habitat-restoration mission, and competes in the same individual-donor and foundation funding pools.
• Rainforest Foundation US: Nonprofit protecting rainforests and indigenous rights across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Closely comparable in geographic scope, indigenous-partnership model, and forest-protection mission to ESI's work in Congo, Colombia, and Philippines.
• The Jane Goodall Institute: Wildlife and habitat nonprofit focused on great apes, forests, and community-led conservation in Africa. Co-develops ESI's gorilla project in the Republic of Congo; directly comparable species-protection mission and community-embedded operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Defenders of Wildlife: U.S.-based wildlife conservation nonprofit advocating for endangered species protection, anti-poaching, and habitat policy. Overlaps with ESI in species-protection advocacy and donor base but is U.S.-policy-focused rather than field-implementation focused.
• Conservation International: Large established conservation nonprofit with global field programs protecting biodiversity, habitats, and species. Overlaps with ESI in rainforest protection, species conservation, and corporate partnership models, but operates at significantly greater scale and broader scope.

Emerging players

• Re:wild: Species and habitat conservation nonprofit (formerly Global Wildlife Conservation) focused on reversing biodiversity loss through field projects and species recovery. Comparable mission and emerging-NGO scale profile to ESI, with overlapping great-ape and tropical-species focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/endangeredspeciesint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/endangered-species-international

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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