Island Conservation
- Assets
- $9.9m
- Revenue
- $8.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 09/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Island Conservation employed 26 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 12/2021, Island Conservation generated $8.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PREVENTS EXTINCTIONS BY REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES FROM ISLANDS.
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 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 CEO | Officer | 40 | $246,680 |
Rachel Wadsworth Until 1031 Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 40 | $172,485 |
Heath Packard Chief Philanthropy Officer | Officer | 40 | $161,497 |
Penny Becker VP Conservation | 40 | $155,430 | |
Chad Hanson Deputy VP Conservation | 40 | $134,040 | |
Sandra Sottomano Director Of Hr/admin | 40 | $106,080 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $610,906 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,155,663 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,997,125 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,766,569 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $271,936 |
| Investment income | $14,496 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$17,980 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $8,035,021 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $575,990 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $357,141 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $663,342 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,467 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,701,683 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $46,406 |
| Other employee benefits | $355,283 |
| Payroll taxes | $218,363 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $105,849 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $114,757 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,087,626 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $927,337 |
| Information technology | $21,233 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,745 |
| Travel | $581,919 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,332 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,023 |
| Insurance | $77,323 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,069,768 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,109,390 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,545,918 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $3,012,205 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,383 |
| 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 | $218,554 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $50,683 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $912,983 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,108 |
| Total assets | $9,877,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $437,050 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $63,928 |
| 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 | $787,316 |
| Total liabilities | $1,288,294 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,880,768 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,708,162 |
| 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 | $9,877,224 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Island Conservation has awarded $566,794 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE SCIENCE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. | $306,006 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SAFEGUARDING BIODIVERSITY IN THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS BY PROMOTING BIOSECURITY AND CREATING THE ENABLING CONDITIONS FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS. | $245,788 |
The Plains, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Island Conservation has recieved totaling $51,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gates Family Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Electra Foundation Sausalito, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |
Lake Las Vegas Master Association Henderson, NV | $4,504,755 | $6,722,310 |
Clientearth Usa Inc Calabasas, CA | $7,838,710 | $8,181,021 |