Consultative Group On Biological Diversity, operating under the name Biodiversity Funders Group, is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (U50) the organization is classified as: Biological & Life Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Biodiversity Funders Group employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Biodiversity Funders Group 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 12/2021, Biodiversity Funders Group generated $1.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT AND GROW A COMMUNITY OF BIODIVERSITY GRANTMAKERS THAT PURSUES COMPLEMENTARY AND COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE, JUST, AND HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL LIFE ON EARTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIODIVERSITY FUNDERS GROUP (BFG CORE)THE CORE FOCUS OF BFG IS TO CONCENTRATE ON WORKS RELATED TO FACILITATION AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING ADVANCING BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION ON A VARIETY OF FRONTS PROMOTING THE GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY OF TERRESTRIAL (LAND AND FRESHWATER PROGRAM - LFWP) AND MARINE (MARINE CONSERVATION PROGRAM) ECOSYSTEMS, WHILE SEEKING TO MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE, TOXIC MATERIALS, INVASIVE SPECIES, UNTRAMMELED DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER THREATS TO FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS WORLDWIDE (GLOBAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM). BFG HOSTED DOZENS OF WEBINARS AND OTHER CONVENINGS.
CLIMATE AND ENERGY FUNDERS GROUP (CEFG)CEFG IS A NETWORK OF FOUNDATIONS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY ISSUES. ITS MISSION IS TO CREATE A STRONG AND EFFECTIVE FUNDING COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO COMBATING CLIMATE CHANGE AND BUILDING A JUST, GLOBAL CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY. THE CEFG SUPPORTS WORKING GROUPS ON MIDWEST CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING. THESE GROUPS MEET THROUGH CALLS AND IN PERSON (WHEN SAFE TO DO SO). A MONTHLY NEWS DIGEST HIGHLIGHTS SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO FUNDERS. AN ACTIVE PROGRAM OF WEBINARS KEEPS FUNDERS CURRENT ON ISSUES.
FUNDERS OF THE AMAZON BASIN (FAB)FAB IS A LEARNING GROUP COMPRISED OF PRIVATE, GRANTMAKING FOUNDATIONS THAT SHARE STRATEGIES AND LESSONS LEARNED IN ORDER TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE GRANTMAKERS IN THE ANDES-AMAZON REGION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Judy Hatcher Exec Director | Officer | 40 | $191,790 |
Paige Brown Program Director | 40 | $141,400 | |
Albert Buixad Farr Director Fin/op | Officer | 40 | $120,490 |
Lisa Jaguzny Sr Program Dir | Officer | 40 | $89,409 |
Aileen Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Denise Joines Prior President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $13,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,579,830 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,592,830 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $47,072 |
Investment income | $695 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,640,597 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $6,549 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $489,594 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $163,141 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $496,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $43,647 |
Other employee benefits | $42,326 |
Payroll taxes | $69,365 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $175 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,231 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,289 |
Information technology | $27,866 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $79,630 |
Travel | $11,343 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $123,241 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,447 |
Insurance | $9,811 |
All other expenses | $1,652 |
Total functional expenses | $1,577,568 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,604,135 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $920,006 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $333,154 |
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 | $52,624 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,952 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $102,995 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,619 |
Total assets | $3,025,485 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,999 |
Grants payable | $86,294 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $201,293 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,841,191 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $983,001 |
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 | $3,025,485 |
Over the last fiscal year, Consultative Group On Biological Diversity has awarded $19,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Help develop strategies to more effectively engage Latino parents in climate and clean energy work. Development of an organizing plan that connects Latino climate-focused groups who care about family issues together, and that creates a pathway for ongoing collaboration on issues | $10,000 |
Lewisburg, PA PURPOSE: Hold a convening where members of communities of faith will learn about specific issues that are at the intersection of race, economic justice and climate change that are impacting frontline communities in the Philadelphia area. | $9,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Consultative Group On Biological Diversity has recieved totaling $962,650.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS AND TO SUPPORT FUNDERS OF THE AMAZON BASIN. | $95,000 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF FUNDERS OF THE AMAZON BASIN. | $95,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO PAY DUES ASSOCIATED WITH MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK. | $75,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO PAY DUES ASSOCIATED WITH MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORGANIZATION'S NETWORK OF FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS. | $60,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO HOLD A SERIES OF VIRTUAL WEBINARS AND DISCUSSION FORUM WITH BFG'S MEMBERS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PHILANTHROPY. | $50,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Portland Va Research Foundation Inc Portland, OR | $12,517,323 | $7,209,614 |
Science Communication Lab Inc Berkeley, CA | $4,692,973 | $3,775,233 |
California Council On Science And Technology Sacramento, CA | $26,765,030 | $7,878,451 |
Conservation Science Partners Inc Truckee, CA | $1,594,912 | $2,300,579 |
California Dental Association Foundation Sacramento, CA | $3,034,863 | $1,324,492 |
Consultative Group On Biological Diversity San Francisco, CA | $3,025,485 | $1,640,597 |
The National Center For Science Education Inc Oakland, CA | $3,557,179 | $2,022,565 |
Integral Ecology Research Center Mckinleyville, CA | $371,582 | $1,085,470 |
K & F Baxter Family Foundation S Pasadena, CA | $666,873 | $884,568 |
Oregon Institute Of Science And Medicine Cave Junction, OR | $1,733,907 | $228,213 |
Protein Society Canyon Country, CA | $2,921,417 | $1,174,532 |
Epigenix Foundation Santa Monica, CA | $291,128 | $380,523 |