Conservation Nation
- Assets
- $6.6m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1972
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-0853312
Organization Overview
Conservation Nation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Conservation Nation employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Nation 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 09/2023, Conservation Nation generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (16.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2023, Conservation Nation has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $696,056. 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:
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TO DIVERSIFY THE CONSERVATION MOVEMENT BY FUNDING AND SUPPORTING CONSERVATIONISTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES WHILE EDUCATING AND INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUPPORTING WILDLIFE CONSERVATIONISTS: CONSERVATION NATION OFFERS SUPPORT TO HELP SAVE WILDLIFE AND THEIR HABITATS AROUND THE WORLD AND BUILDS A STRONGER, MORE INCLUSIVE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY. OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE FUNDING AND SUPPORT TO CONSERVATIONISTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE THEIR CRITICAL WORK AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EMERGING CONSERVATIONISTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE BEYOND THEIR REACH. PROGRAMS INCLUDE GRANTS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION: CONSERVATION NATION OFFERS PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE GENERATION OF WILDLIFE CHAMPIONS. OUR PROGRAMS FOCUS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN TRADITIONALLY UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. WE OFFER THE CONSERVATION NATION ACADEMY PROGRAM WITH AN IN-SCHOOL CURRICULUM FOCUSED ON INSPIRING ROLE MODEL CONSERVATIONISTS AND EXPERIENCES IN NATURE. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS ASPIRE TO DEVELOP A STUDENT'S CONSERVATION MINDSET AND ETHIC, TO BUILD THEIR CONFIDENCE AND SELF-EFFICACY IN CONSERVATION, AND TO CULTIVATE FUTURE CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS AND LEADERS.
BUILDING COMMUNITIES AND CONNECTIONS: CONSERVATION NATION CULTIVATES AN INCLUSIVE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON AMPLIFYING DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES IN CONSERVATION TO SOLVE URGENT BIODIVERSITY CHALLENGES. OUR UNIQUE VALUE IS STITCHING TOGETHER FUNDING, RESOURCES, EDUCATION AND CONNECTIONS THAT INDIVIDUALS NEED TO ENTER, STAY AND THRIVE IN CONSERVATION. TOGETHER WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, WE OFFER NETWORKING AND MENTORING PROGRAMS, PUBLIC EVENTS, AND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION TO LEVERAGE OUR COLLECTIVE STRENGTH TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS WITH URGENCY, EFFICIENCY AND IMPACT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alonford Aj Robinson Chair & Executive Committee Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Nora Gardner Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Barbara Lang Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
John Mina Treasurer & Fin.,audit & Investment Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Wyndee Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Cindy Lewin Gov. & Nominating Committee Chair | Trustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
La Prima Food Group Event&food Catering | 9/29/20 | $385,201 |
Allied Party Rentals Equipment Rental | 9/29/20 | $259,852 |
Atmosphere Inc Equipment Rental | 9/29/20 | $252,750 |
Rocklands Real Barbecue Event&food Catering | 9/29/20 | $148,670 |
Tessitura Network Inc Software Services | 9/29/20 | $128,200 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $467,398 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,121,109 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,588,507 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $165,747 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,222 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,812,210 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $698,556 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $89,690 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $157,881 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $285,684 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $92,475 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $595,082 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,609 |
| Other employee benefits | $188,612 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,402 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,230 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $127,962 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,072 |
| Fees for services: Other | $332,166 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,736 |
| Office expenses | $19,178 |
| Information technology | $84,499 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $13,895 |
| Travel | $10,711 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,217 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,911,799 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $886,799 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $480,651 |
| 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 | $31,686 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,174,871 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,574,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $126,725 |
| Grants payable | $121,626 |
| 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 | $248,351 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,463,208 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $862,448 |
| 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 | $6,574,007 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Nation has awarded $696,056 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BWEEMS PURPOSE: Internships funding. | $7,500 |
CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC PURPOSE: Provide educational/experiential programming in DC and surrounding areas. Summer camp in Jackson Hole for city kids. A trip to Yellowstone National Park and High School summer internship in WY. | $200,000 |
AFRICAN PEOPLE & WILDLIFE FUND PURPOSE: Training/support for rapid response anti-poaching teams and a network of community-based human-elephant conflict mitigation officers. | $100,000 |
ECOLOGY PROJECT INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: Internships funding. | $7,500 |
DETROIT HIVES PURPOSE: Internships funding. | $7,500 |
GALVESTON BAY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Internships funding. | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Conservation Nation Washington, DC | $6,574,007 | $2,812,210 |
National Aquarium Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $33,724,194 | $277,944 |
Plumpton Park Zoological Gardens Inc Rising Sun, MD | $1,924,704 | $1,922,770 |
Friends Of The Fairfax County Animal Shelter Centreville, VA | $1,411,062 | $589,153 |
Kit Cares Inc Chestertown, MD | $66,495 | $0 |
Ray Rowe Trust For Animals No Two Baltimore, MD | $0 | -$41,433 |
Save The Golden Lion Tamarin Silver Spring, MD | $328,145 | $224,137 |
Birdsong Charitable Foundation Inc Suffolk, VA | $10,245,521 | $2,101,867 |
Friends Of The Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Inc Laurel, MD | $319,154 | $123,557 |
Montgomery County Partners For Animal Well-Being Inc Rockville, MD | $31,597 | $71,840 |
Wildlife Center Of Virginia Foundation Waynesboro, VA | $3,253,244 | $135,598 |
Friends Of Stafford County Animal Shelter Garrisonville, VA | $3,408 | $0 |
Trust Ua Charles & J O Crane 75526 Washington, DC | $614,730 | $15,716 |
Delmarva Zoological Society Inc Salisbury, MD | $64,389 | $0 |
New River Valley Paws Of Hope Inc Christiansburg, VA | $1,105 | $0 |