Lewa Wildlife Conservancy ( USA )

Established in 1997 as a U.S. 501 (c) (3) public charity, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA) exists to provide financial, in-kind and administrative back-up support for the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and other wildlife conservation oriented entities in Kenya.  Wildlife and environmental diversity are essential if human populations are to thrive, and the dynamic partnership between Lewa (USA) and its conservation partners in Kenya provides the means to address the complex issues of sustainable wildlife conservation, educational programming, and community development. 

The Lewa (USA) staff and dedicated Board of Trustees work throughout the US to raise, administer, and grant funds needed for the critical work being carried out in Kenya. The Lewa (USA) board works closely with the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and others to identify their institutional needs and funding priorities. The day-to-day administrative work of Lewa (USA) is carried out by Paula Morris in Virginia. Development efforts are carried out by Linda Millard in California. Every effort is made to keep administrative costs at a minimum to allow the vast majority of the funds raised in North America to be sent directly to the field.

Board of Trustees as of January 2006

President: Gordon B. Pattee – New York, NY
Vice President: Betsy Searle – Englewood, CO
Treasurer & Secretary: J. Craig Potter – Washington, DC

Dr. Gilbert Boese – Milwaukee, WI
Richard Buthe – Philadelphia, PA
Cina Forgason – San Antonio, TX
Sue Anschutz-Rodgers – Denver, CO
Susannah Rouse – Kenya
Gautam Kaji - McLean, VA
Lynn A. Foster - New York, NY
Edith McBean – New York, NY
Judith E. Derse – Oconomowoc, WI
Suzie Fehsenfeld – Zioinsville, IN
Deborah Gage – London, UK

If you would like to support Lewa (USA) and our conservation partners, please consider a tax-deductible contribution.   

Lewa (USA) Friends of Lewa: Become part of our African success story by subscribing to one of our three membership levels: Rhino, Grevy or Impala.  As a Friend of Lewa, you will be kept fully informed of what is happening in Kenya.

Rhino           $1000 per year
Grevy           $ 500 per year
Impala          $ 100 per year

Lewa USA Leadership Societies : Declare your commitment to the vision of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and other wildlife conservation entities in Kenya.  Share in their realization by joining one of our Leadership Societies.

1995 Society
Honors those who have made an annual pledge of  $10,000 and above for three to five years and whose support demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the conservation traditions supported by Lewa USA.

Merz Society
Recognizes those who have made an annual pledge of  $5,000 and above for three to five years and whose patronage exemplifies their personal dedication to conservation. This society is named in honor of Anna Merz who founded the rhino sanctuary on Lewa Downs in 1986.

Guardian Society
Acknowledges those who have made an annual pledge of $2,500 and above for three to five years and whose support contributes to the conservation goals supported by Lewa USA.

Gifts of any amount are critical to Lewa USA and its work in northern Kenya. Contributions may be made directly to Lewa (USA) by check or by credit card online at www.lewa.org.  Lewa (USA) also accepts gifts of stock and legacy gifts.  Please contact Linda Millard or Paula Morris for additional information.

All donors receive newsletters and regular updates from our conservation partners on the important and exciting work that occurs on a daily basis protecting and conserving the remarkable diversity of African wildlife. Send us your email address so we can keep you informed directly from the field.

Please note that, in strict conformance with IRS guidelines, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA) does not accept contributions that are earmarked or required to be distributed to any particular charitable organization.  While donors may suggest that their gifts be used for a specific purpose and every effort will be made to see that their request is honored, these requests are ultimately non-binding on Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA). The Trustees of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA) have complete discretion and control over the ultimate disposition of any contributions received by the organization.  This ensures that gifts made to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA) are tax-deductible to the donor and that Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA) fulfills its duties and obligations as a US tax-exempt organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Code.  Whenever possible, donors are encouraged to make unrestricted contributions to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA).

Contact Lewa ( USA )
Please contact either our Executive Director, Linda Millard, or Administrator, Paula Morris with any additional information or answers to your questions.

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy (USA)
Paula Morris
P.O. Box 7943
Woodbridge, VA
22195

Tel: (703) 680-3182
Email: lewausa@verizon.net

Linda Millard
Executive Director
Tel: (650) 851-7738
Email: Linda.millard@gmail.com