Arcus Foundation
The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing social justice and conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to advance LGBT equality, as well as to conserve and protect the great apes.
The United States is the only industrialized nation that continues to use chimpanzees in invasive research. Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States.
© Jurek Wajdowicz
With their forest home disappearing at an alarming rate, orangutans could face complete extinction in as little as 20 years. Greenpeace
© Slobodan Randjelovic
"As long as there are poachers, animal
smugglers and research laboratories,
compassionate people need to
work together to make the world
a safer place for primates." Shirley McGreal, founder,
International Primate Protection League
© Jurek Wajdowicz
Only 786 individual mountain gorillas remain living in the wild, but organizations like the International Gorilla Conservation Program have helped increase the population by 26.3% over the last 7 years.
© Ronda Stryker
Features
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Prospects Improve for U.S. Captive Apes
Hundreds of United States-based chimpanzees are set to be taken out of research programs and moved into more appropriate care settings, following recommendations made in a recent report by the U.S. government’s principal medical research agency.
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Logging Companies Could Catalyze Safeguards For Africa’s Great Apes, Says New Report
Logging companies adhering to certification by the Forest Stewardship Council can be the catalyst needed for long-term preservation of African great apes, according to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
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New Guide Highlights Recommended Tools and Systems for Ape Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries can play a critical role in ensuring the long-term well-being of great apes. However they face many challenges; from their regulatory frameworks and governance systems to their staffing and operations. This guide provides some well-tested practices and flexible tools to support both fledgling and long-established sanctuaries.
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Arcus Foundation Annual Report 2011
The Arcus Foundation's 2011 Annual Report highlights the work of grantees and partners across the globe who are making strides toward the Foundation's goal of creating a more just and humane world.
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Arcus News
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Arcus Announces Key Appointments To Management Team
March 2013The Arcus Foundation has announced two key appointments to its management team. Arie Weissman was named Vice President of Finance and Operations, and Jennene Tierney was appointed Director of Human Resources.
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Other News
New Project Financial Report Form
Please note that we have recently revised our Project Financial Report Form. Click here to see the new form.
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What We Support
The creation of a more just and humane world, based on diversity, equality, and fundamental respect.
The Arcus Foundation is a leading global foundation advancing pressing conservation issues. Specifically, Arcus works to conserve and protect the great apes through three program areas:
© Annette L. Lanjouw
Grants
The Arcus Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation that supports organizations around the world working to conserve and protect the great apes.
Awarded Grants
African Conservation Foundation
Washington, DC $95,000
Animal Protection of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM $100,000
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A.P.E.S. Portal
The A.P.E.S. Portal is an online tool
that provides real-time, visual representation of information about great apes, their habitats, populations, threats and conservation efforts around the world.
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