The Gorilla Organization
The Gorilla Organization
International gorilla conservation working in eastern DRC
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The Gorilla Organization is an international conservation charity dedicated to protecting wild gorilla populations in the DRC and across the broader Great Apes range. In eastern DRC, it supports anti-poaching ranger patrols, community-based conservation programs, tree planting, gorilla-friendly beekeeping, and conservation education. The organization collaborates with Congolese wildlife authorities to safeguard gorilla habitats.
To protect wild gorillas and their habitats in eastern DRC through ranger support, community conservation initiatives, and environmental education.
Focus & reach
DR Congo
Rwanda
Uganda
United Kingdom
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the DR Congo GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in the DR Congo - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore DR Congo data
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Congo, The Democratic Republic of the under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Gorilla Organization is listed in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
The Gorilla Organization is listed in Congo, The Democratic Republic of the. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#7 of 43 environment charities in the DR Congo on integrity score
37/100 puts it in the top 15% of the cohort, tied with 1 other. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar environment charities in DR Congo.
Cause areas in DR Congo
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about The Gorilla Organization
The Gorilla Organization is an environment nonprofit based in Kinshasa, DR Congo. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 093/DRCE/SG-EDD/2019. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The Gorilla Organization is an international conservation charity dedicated to protecting wild gorilla populations in the DRC and across the broader Great Apes range. In eastern DRC, it supports anti-poaching ranger patrols, community-based conservation programs, tree planting, gorilla-friendly beekeeping, and conservation education. The organization collaborates with Congolese wildlife authorities to safeguard gorilla habitats. The Gorilla Organization is an environment organization based in DR Congo. The organization was founded in 1989.
The Gorilla Organization is located in Kinshasa, DR Congo. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
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Quick facts about The Gorilla Organization
- What is The Gorilla Organization?
- The Gorilla Organization is a environment nonprofit organization based in Kinshasa, DR Congo. The Gorilla Organization is an international conservation charity dedicated to protecting wild gorilla populations in the DRC and across the broader Great Apes range. In eastern DRC, it supports anti-poaching ranger patrols, community-based conservation programs, tree planting, gorilla-friendly beekeeping, and conservation education. The organization collaborates with Congolese wildlife authorities to safeguard gorilla habitats.
- When was The Gorilla Organization founded?
- The Gorilla Organization was founded in 1989.
- Who leads The Gorilla Organization?
- Henry Cirhuza Katembo.
- Where is The Gorilla Organization located?
- Headquartered in Kinshasa, DR Congo. The charity operates in 4 countries.
- Is The Gorilla Organization trustworthy?
- The Gorilla Organization has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Gorilla Organization's registration number?
- Registration: 093/DRCE/SG-EDD/2019 (DR Congo).
- Are donations to The Gorilla Organization tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of DR Congo under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.