Advanced Conservation Strategies is located in Williamsburg, VA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Advanced Conservation Strategies 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 12/2022, Advanced Conservation Strategies generated $714.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $826.7k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE TRY TO MAKE LIVES AND THE ENVIRONMENT BETTER WITH SCIENCE AND DESIGN. WE FOCUS ON INCENTIVES, OUTCOMES, AND SUSTAINABILITY. MUCH OF OUR WORK INVOLVES PROGRAM DESIGN, SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE, AND EVALUATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IMPROVING FISHERIES SUSTAINABILITY IN CHILE AND PERU: SYSTEMS-LEVEL RESEARCH TO ASSESS, SYNTHESIZE, AND DESIGN INTERVENTION PLANS FOR PRIORITY FISHERIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SUSTAINABILITY.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES - (1) MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING FOR PACKARD FOUNDATION (MEL) - LED VARIOUS MEL ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAVID & LUCILE PACKARD FOUNDATIONS'S SHOREBIRD AND CHILE OCEANS PROGRAMS. (2) PLATFORMA COSTERA: DESIGN AND SUPPORT AN ONLINE PLATFORM WHOSE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CENTRAL LOCATION FOR KNOWLEDGE DISSEMINATION AND COLLABORATION FOR THE CHILEANS WORKING ON COASTAL SUSTAINABILITY ISSUES. (3) CAPITAL AZUL MARINE PROGRAM: CONTINUED THE DESIGN AND SCALE OF A PROGRAM WITH SMALL-SCALE CHILEAN FISHERMEN, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING TO CO-OPERATIVES TO ESTABLISH NO-TAKE AREAS WITHIN THEIR FISHING GROUNDS AND IMPLEMENT AN ANTI-POACHING ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM. (4) REDUCING ILLEGAL FISHING: RESEARCH TO UNDERSTAND THE EXTENT AND DRIVERS OF ILLEGAL FISHING IN CHILE; SUPPORT A COLLABORATION TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT METHODOLOGIES TO PROVIDE LOW-COST MONITORING DATA ON VESSELS TO REDUCE ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES. (5) MAYA FOREST TRUST CONSERVATION PLAN: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCE TO CHARACTERIZE THE STAKEHOLDRS LIVING NEAR THE MAYA FOREST NATIONAL PARK IN BELIZE.
TESTING NEW RODENTICIDE IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS: TESTING NEW METHODS FOR RODENT CONTROL IN URBAN ENVIRONMENTS ON GOOGLE CAMPUSES IN CALIFORNIA.
MINGAMAR CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM IN CHILE: SUPPORT AN ORGAINZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS PROGRAM FOR NGOS WORKING ON MARINE AND FISHERIES CONSERVATION IN CHILE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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C Josh Donlan III PHD Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $143,925 |
Richard M Donlan Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Harry Greene PHD Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Karl W Lohwater Director And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bernie Tershy PHD Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $714,663 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $714,663 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $199 |
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 | $714,862 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $143,925 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,393 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,529 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $381 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,146 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $29,106 |
Travel | $92,698 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,332 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $6,166 |
Total functional expenses | $826,722 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,863 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $717,512 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $751,375 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $751,375 |
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 | $751,375 |