IBEX is a non-profit organization established by Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, the University of Illinois, and North Carolina State University in collaboration with universities in the partnering countries. The funds generated by IBEX are invested back in to the host countries and are used to advance conservation and biodiversity research that benefits natural habitats and human health. Thus, all donations directly contribute to preserving our environment, improving human health, and supporting environmentally minded communities.