Amazon Conservation Association
Amazon conservation unites science, people, and innovation to protect the amazon - the greatest wild forest on earth. As guardians of the most iconic forest on the planet, we bring together the power of the latest science and technology and our close partnerships with local communities and governments to create innovative conservation solutions that balance the needs of people and nature.to protect some of the world's most diverse landscapes we: protect wild places by supporting governments and communities in the creation and long-term management of key protected areas and the wider landscape; empower people by partnering with communities to support them to strengthen their forest based livelihoods and protect their lands and resources; and put science and technology to work by carrying out scientific research and training the next generation of amazonian conservationists rooted in our biological stations and field programs in the andes-amazon.
Amazon Conservation Association at a glance
In short: Amazon Conservation Association reported $1.7M in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $1,723,828 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $4,143,223
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,751,861
- +45.3% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $21,864
- +206.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,880,074
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Amazon Conservation Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it reported $1.7M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Primates Peru St. Louis, MO | Establish a laboratory for wildlife population surveillance and pathogen screening. | $29,826 |
| Washington University in St Louis St. Louis, MO | Establish a laboratory for wildlife population surveillance and pathogen screening. | $20,288 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,143,223 | $4,751,861 | $3,880,074 | $1,723,828 | Total only | $21,864 |
| 2023 | $3,745,604 | $3,269,591 | $3,483,647 | $1,701,599 | Total only | $7,133 |
| 2022 | $3,778,335 | $4,424,427 | $3,622,494 | $50,114 | 2 | $609 |
| 2021 | $3,109,071 | $3,028,782 | $3,887,714 | $362,650 | 2 | $2,655 |
| 2020 | $4,036,886 | $4,342,206 | $3,645,081 | $199,300 | 2 | $6,561 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Amazon Conservation Association
Based on IRS filings
Amazon Conservation Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $1.7M in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amazon Conservation Association is led by John P. Beavers, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Beavers
President
Executive Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $184K (2024)
James Brumm
Chair
Vice Chair Trans. to Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Folhadella
Philanthropy & Comms Director
Director Philanthropy & Communications → Philanthropy & Comms Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $126K (2024)
Mathew Finer
Director of Maap & Sen. Research Specialist
Director Maap & Sr.research Specialist → Director Maap & Sr.research Spe, 2023
Director Maap & Sr.research Spe → Director of Maap & Sen. Research Specialist, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $117K (2024)
Meryl Cohen
Director of Programs
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$102K (2022) → $116K (2024)
Maria I. Villamar
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2024)
Bruce Babbitt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Sarno
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Pulgar-Vidal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Hendricks
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfredo Cahuas
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Wiese
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Sheehan
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Wilcox
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Arana
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Beck
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Goodin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eduardo Forno
Vice Chair
Treasurer Trans. to Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Voorhees
Treasurer
Secretary Trans. to Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Amy Rosenthal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Miles Silman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Valerie Peterson (2020–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Vanessa Gutierrez (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Adrian Forsyth (2020–2021) — Co-Founder
- Former: Enrique Ortiz (2020–2021) — Co-Founder
- Former: Jeff Woodman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Pedro Solano (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Lovejoy (2020) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Garcia (2020) — Finance Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $184K, to John P Beavers (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amazon Conservation Association
How much does Amazon Conservation Association give each year?
Amazon Conservation Association reported $1.7M in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $1.7M in grants paid.
How large is Amazon Conservation Association?
Amazon Conservation Association reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Amazon Conservation Association?
Amazon Conservation Association is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Amazon Conservation Association operate?
Amazon Conservation Association has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Amazon Conservation Association's EIN?
Amazon Conservation Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2211305. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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