Organization

About the IRCF

the principal aim of the IRCF is to support conservation and research programs that contribute to the survival of threatened reptiles and amphibians and their habitats.
The IRCF works in concert with the scientific community, educators, and professional conservation organizations as a part of the total conservation solution.
The IRCF is a member-based organization that actively pursues the conservation of reptiles and amphibians and the natural habitat and ecosystems that support them in a variety of capacities, depending on the project or program. IRCF support may include funding, mobilization of volunteers, and/or logistical assistance. As a component of our support services, the IRCF communications team develops, hosts, and maintains a variety of websites, promoting conservation programs, building international awareness, and campaigning for funds and other support.

The IRCF is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible in the USA. Further, the Foundation serves as a conduit and facilitates donations and grants to programs which themselves are unable to offer U.S. tax deductions. IRCF support is applied where it is most effective and operates under a policy of accountability to its donors.

Officers and Key Personnel:
John Binns, CEO
Sandra Binns, CFO
AJ Gutman, Administrative Officer
Chuck Schaffer, Chelonian Director
Michael Kern, COO
Desiree Wong, Public Relations Dir.
Dana Belstler, Advertising Director
Joel Friesch, Creative Director

Why join the IRCF?

IRCF MembershipIRCF membership helps support conservation, awareness, and educational efforts. As a member you become part of a vital support network which contributes directly to the survival of threatened reptiles and their habitats. Your membership also helps support publication of the IRCF journal REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS, Conservation and Natural History, which you will receive quarterly.

Fiscal Responsibility – Accountability to our Donors

IRCF meets all IRS and California State tax-reporting requirements for a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation. A copy of our tax-exempt status letter can be obtained by contacting IRCF.

IRCF prides itself on being fiscally responsible with all generated income. Each year we fulfill our commitment to ensure that donations and generated income are applied to benefit conservation programs and not spent on unrelated expenses. Our administrative expenses have remained at 8%, thereby allowing $.92 of each dollar to be directly applied to actual project costs. IRCF support is applied where it is most effective and operates under a policy of accountability to its donors.