Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
The Fossey Fund is dedicated to the conservation and study of gorillas in Africa through a successful, people-centered approach: 1) Providing daily protection to gorillas, 2) Scientific research providing critical data on gorillas and their habitats, 3) Training the next generation of African scientists and conservationists, and 4) Helping local communities address their critical needs.
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc at a glance
In short: Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc gave $384K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $128K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $383,752
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $127,917
- Median grant
- $131,775
- Total assets
- $47,458,939
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Emory University ($193K). Together the top 3 received $384K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $384K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Sub-grant of a Federal award for collaborative scientific research. | $192,803 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Sub-grant of a Federal award for collaborative scientific research. | $131,775 |
| The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM | Sub-grant of a Federal award for collaborative scientific research. | $59,174 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,458,939 | $13,922,074 | $9,747,054 | $383,752 | 3 | $1,107,713 |
| 2024 | $42,576,483 | $11,006,988 | $8,216,607 | — | — | $1,212,962 |
| 2023 | $37,055,244 | $8,478,874 | $6,989,443 | — | — | $445,110 |
| 2022 | $34,853,425 | $8,191,894 | $6,224,208 | — | — | $137,658 |
| 2021 | $33,819,234 | $11,615,344 | $5,105,046 | — | — | $92,690 |
| 2020 | $27,422,260 | $13,960,117 | $4,580,486 | — | — | $81,423 |
| 2019 | $18,264,425 | $7,050,728 | $3,787,065 | — | — | $87,559 |
About Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $47.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $384K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc is led by Tara Stoinski PhD, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tara Stoinski PhD
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$202K (2019) → $355K (2025)
Kristen Lukas
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon McFarlin
Director of Science
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
William L Evans
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$28K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Marcie Beskind
Cfao
CFO → Cfao, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$87K (2023) → $187K (2025)
Beth Warner
Chief Philanthropy Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024) → $182K (2025)
Alexis Stein
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel L Sullivan
Board Member
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Pate
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Brierley
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence J Ellison
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ehmke
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Penning
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sigourney Weaver
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariel Aguirre
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip V Petersen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis J O'Malley
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sophie W Bryan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan McClellan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dante T Pride
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allyson Park
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hayley W Murphy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jhanvi Shriram
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry M Benjamin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Pace
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: David S Singer (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie S Goellnitz (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael J Turton (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Greggory Hudson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shari Henning (2021–2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Joanne Truffelman (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Judith C Harris (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca F Rooney (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sandra L Price (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Vigil (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Troy Johnson (2022) — CFO
- Former: Alicia Grahn Jones (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Richard A Horder (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joey Wilson (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nick Faust (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Stalf (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel K Thorne (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Michael I Crowther (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $355K, to Tara Stoinski PhD (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc
How much does Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc give each year?
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc gave $384K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's typical grant size?
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's median grant in 2025 was $131,775, and its average grant was $127,917, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc give grants?
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (34%) and New Mexico (15%).
Does Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc?
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc reported $47.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.9M.
What is Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's EIN?
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1118866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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