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The Arcus Foundation

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The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation dedicated to the idea that people can live in harmony with one another and the natural world. The Foundation's work is based on the belief that respect for diversity among peoples and in nature is essential to a positive future for our planet and all its inhabitants.

The Foundation offers the following programs:

Social Justice Program
The Social Justice Program envisions a world in which all LGBTQ...

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Tax Year Recipient City State / Province Country Amount Purpose
AARANYAK Guwahati IN $50,000 Support for multi-dimensional approaches for the conservation of gibbons.
ACCESS-CHAPTER 2 NPC Pretoria SF $50,000 General operating support
AFFIRMING Nairobi KE $80,000 Support to strengthen advocacy and public campaign for regional organizing.
AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Washington DC US $250,492 Support to improve bonobo conservation through collaboration and community engagement.
AFRICAPACITY Goma CG $34,000 Support to fight against illegal exploitation through mining.
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The most recent tax form filed for 2024 lists the following key individuals.

Name Title City State / Province Country
ADAM SWEIDAN Board Member New York NY US
ALLISON JERNOW Vice President, Soci New York NY US
ANNETTE LANJOUW Chief Executive Officer New York NY US
BRYAN SIMMONS Vp, Communications New York NY US
CATHERINE PINO Board Member New York NY US
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