Galapagos Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $10.7m
- Revenue
- $5.9m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 10/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3281486
Organization Overview
Galapagos Conservancy Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (Q38) the organization is classified as: International Environment, Population & Sustainability <i>(Draft Code - not for internal IRS use)</i>, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Galapagos Conservancy Inc employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Galapagos Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Galapagos Conservancy Inc generated $5.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Galapagos Conservancy Inc has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $1,338,223. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS "CONSERVING GALPAGOS FOR NATURE AND COMMUNITY," WHICH WE REALIZE BY SAVING IMPERILED SPECIES, RESTORING ECOSYSTEMS, AND BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY IN THE GALAPAGOS ARCHIPELAGO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION IMPACT GRANTS PROGRAM: IN 2023, GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY CONTINUED ITS FOCUS ON SCIENCE-BASED CONSERVATION OF SPECIES, RESTORATION OF ECOSYSTEMS, AND BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY IN GALAPAGOS. A PRIMARY MECHANISM THROUGH WHICH WE DO SO IS OUR IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM THAT HAS SUPPORTED OVER THIRTY PROJECTS TO SAVE BOTH TERRESTRIAL AND MARINE WILDLIFE AS WELL AS SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES.
EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY: IN 2023, WORKING IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH ECUADOR'S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION WE HELP EDUCATORS TEACH CORE SUBJECTS IN THE CONTEXT OF LOCAL EXAMPLES AND SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPLES. USING ACTIVE LEARNING APPROACHES WE ARE PREPARING THE ISLAND'S 7,500 PREK-12 STUDENTS TO BECOME ENVIRONMENTALLY MINDED, CRITICAL-THINKING CONSERVATION STEWARDS.
GALAPAGOS INITIATIVE: OUR INICIATIVA GALAPAGOS PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE GALAPAGOS NATIONAL PARK DIRECTORATE, IS HELPING RESCUE AND RECOVER POPULATIONS OF GIANT TORTOISES AND OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES ACROSS THE GALAPAGOS. IN 2023 GALAPAGOS CONSERVANCY LED SEVERAL FIELD EXPEDITIONS TO MONITOR GIANT TORTOISES AND OTHER ENDANGERED SPECIES ON THE ISLANDS OF FERNANDINA, ESPANOLA, SANTIAGO, AND ISABELA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Dan Sherman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Billy Campbell Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Charles Lane Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hurdle H Lea III Treasurer (thru Oct 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ann Swanson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Bartosz Ostenda Treasurer (from Nov 2023) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Justworks Professional Employer Organization Servi | 12/30/22 | $1,473,745 |
Avalon Consulting Group Inc Professional Fundraising | 12/30/22 | $102,465 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $814 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,842,569 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,843,383 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $179,224 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$131,577 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,891,030 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,368 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,816,285 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $139,272 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,964 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $567,075 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,194 |
| Other employee benefits | $51,591 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,171 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $121,730 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,062 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,058 |
| Fees for services: Other | $235,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $261,331 |
| Information technology | $11,719 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,420 |
| Travel | $2,592 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,849 |
| Insurance | $6,046 |
| All other expenses | $124,150 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,491,290 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,382,615 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,193 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $550,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,815 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,065 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,899,309 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,832,116 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,923 |
| Total assets | $10,745,036 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,318 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $21,923 |
| Total liabilities | $100,241 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,609,260 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,035,535 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,745,036 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Galapagos Conservancy Inc has awarded $15,368 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,393 |
GALAPAGOS WHALE SHARK PROJECT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,975 |