Wildlife Media

Wildlife Media is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting wildlife conservation through storytelling in film, podcasts, and campaigns. Established in 2007, the organization was founded with the mission of producing impactful and educational content about wildlife and conservation issues.

Mission and Philosophy

The mission of Wildlife Media is to inspire a global movement in wildlife conservation by supporting on-the-ground efforts of conservationists, scientists, and filmmakers. They believe that well-crafted stories can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world, ultimately fostering a desire to protect it.

Key Projects and Initiatives

• BEARTREK: One of Wildlife Media's most notable projects was the production of the feature-length documentary BEARTREK. The film follows Chris Morgan, a bear expert, as he travels to Alaska, Peru, Canada, and Borneo to document four bear species and the biologists working to save them. The campaign associated with the film provided over $250,000 in cash and kind to the featured conservation projects.
• The Wild with Chris Morgan Podcast: Chris Morgan hosts this podcast, which aims to reconnect people with nature through storytelling about wildlife and conservation, reaching the top 1% of all podcasts within its first year.

Leadership and Team

Wildlife Media is led by Chris Morgan and Philip Hamilton, both award-winning conservationists and storytellers. Chris Morgan serves as the executive director and has extensive experience working on documentaries for major networks like PBS and BBC. Philip Hamilton has worked on projects such as the book "Call of The Blue," focusing on ocean conservation.

The team also includes Darcy Riggins-Schmidt, who manages North America operations, and Lena Georgiou, who handles UK and Europe operations.

Financial Overview

As a non-profit, Wildlife Media relies primarily on contributions for its revenue. Recent financial data shows the organization generates revenue entirely from donations, with no income from program services, investments, or royalties.

Wildlife Media is categorized under Animal-Related / Wildlife Preservation, Protection in the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system, and donations to the organization are tax deductible. The organization maintains a straightforward financial structure with no reported liabilities or assets.

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