Island Conservation
- Assets
- $9.2m
- Revenue
- $7.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 09/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-1839907
Organization Overview
Island Conservation is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Island Conservation employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Island Conservation 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, Island Conservation generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Island Conservation has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $1,622,551. 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
TO RESTORE ISLANDS FOR NATURE AND PEOPLE WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION OPERATIONS:INVASIVE SPECIES ARE A LEADING CAUSE OF EXTINCTIONS ON ISLANDS AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS GLOBALLY. AS THE THREATS OF EXTINCTION ARE HIGHEST ON ISLANDS, SO ARE OUR OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE SPECIES AT RISK. SINCE 1994, WE'VE PROTECTED 224 POPULATIONS OF 492 PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES AROUND THE WORLD BY REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES FROM ISLANDS. ISLAND CONSERVATION SUPPORTS LOCAL ISLAND COMMUNITIES' INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS, MANAGE INVASIVE SPECIES, AND REINTRODUCE NATIVE ANIMALS AND PLANT LIFE. THROUGH THIS, WE FOSTER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND HEALTHY ISLAND MARINE ECOSYSTEMS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
CONSERVATION IMPACT AND INNOVATION:TO ASSESS IF ISLAND RESTORATION EFFORTS ARE PROTECTING IMPERILED SPECIES, ISLAND CONSERVATION MONITORS, MEASURES AND MAPS TARGETED SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS BEFORE AND AFTER OUR CONSERVATION INTERVENTION. SCIENTIFICALLY DOCUMENTING THE RESPONSE OF ISLAND SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS ALSO ENABLES US TO ADJUST AND IMPROVE ISLAND RESTORATION STRATEGIES AND TOOLS. ISLAND CONSERVATION PURSUES INNOVATIVE TOOLS TO PREVENT EXTINCTIONS AND PROTECT ISLAND COMMUNITIES, NATIVE SPECIES, CORAL REEFS, AND OTHER NEARSHORE ECOSYSTEMS. WE AIM TO INCREASE THE SCOPE, SCALE, AND PACE OF ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS GLOBALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Poiani Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 32 | $253,630 |
Heath Packard Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 32 | $169,980 |
Penny Becker Vice President Of Conservation | Officer | 32 | $169,980 |
Chad Hanson Deputy VP Conservation | 32 | $150,254 | |
Carleigh Mcdonald Managing Director Iocc | 32 | $156,732 | |
Richard Fehler Controller | 32 | $116,830 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,251,924 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,509,974 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $871,714 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,761,898 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,089,977 |
| Investment income | $267,844 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$33,588 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,154,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $603,858 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $512,153 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $658,608 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $279,876 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,210,793 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,833 |
| Other employee benefits | $476,136 |
| Payroll taxes | $287,411 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $41,732 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $95,576 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,056 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,444,517 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,419,713 |
| Information technology | $153,284 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $191,719 |
| Travel | $1,790,226 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,348 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $37,038 |
| Insurance | $163,429 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,214,788 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $846,463 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,545 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,559,670 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $280,728 |
| 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 | $173,979 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,346 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,070,157 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $80,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $49,065 |
| Total assets | $9,208,953 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $627,942 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $68,908 |
| 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 | $181,089 |
| Total liabilities | $877,939 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,814,133 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,516,881 |
| 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 | $9,208,953 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Island Conservation has awarded $566,421 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OPERATIONS | $13,591 |
SCRIPPS INSTITUTION OF OCEANOGRAPHY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OPERATIONS | $320,000 |
WILDAID PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OPERATIONS | $232,830 |