FRIENDS OF THE VERVET MONKEY FOUNDATION
EIN 86-2117021 · Alliances & Advocacy - Animals (D01)
What they do
Fifth Year In Operation As A US Charity With Social Media Fundraising, Patreon, Teespring Merchandise Sales and General Paypal Donations to Support Our Work. We Rescued 32 Monkey In 2025. 24 Were Vervet Orphans. Each of These Orphans Were Successfully Rehabilitated and Introduced to A Foster Monkey Mom and Semi Wild Troop On Our VMF Site With The Help of Our Local Staff and International Volunteers. When Possible We Release These Monkeys Back to Their Troop and Surroundings, In 2025 We Were Able to Support and Then Release 5 Monkeys Back to Their Natural Habitat With 3 Rescues Who Stayed On Site At The Sanctuary Due to Special Needs or An Inability to Find Their Troop of Origin. Continue to Create Public Awareness of The Monkeys Situations and Threats In South Africa. Weekly Youtube 1 Hr Video Provides Progress Updates; Instagram and Facebook Provide Daily Photos, Videos and Reels of On Hand Work Supporting The Monkeys At The Various Stages of Their Rehabilitation. Weekly Livestreams A
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ContactLana BruDirector
In care of% LANA BRU
Mailing address5995 N 78TH ST UNIT 2031, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85250-6124
Main phone(604) 999-8763Source: Form 990 public record. Confirm details with the nonprofit before visiting or sending anything.
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- Recognized since
- July 2021
- County
- Maricopa
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