Center for Biological Diversity Inc
The Center for Biological Diversity inc, works to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and creative media, with a focus on protecting the lands, waters and climate that species need to survive.
Center for Biological Diversity Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Biological Diversity Inc gave $2.7M across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $339K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,710,000
- +1178.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $338,750
- +379.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $64,118,086
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Center for Biological Diversity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wildlands Conservancy ($2.5M). Together the top 8 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 19 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Biological Diversity Inc gives
- Giving grew 1808% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2020) to $2.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | Support Our Mission | $2,460,000 |
| Clearwater Sanctuary Matlock, WA | Support Our Mission | $100,000 |
| Apache Stronghold San Carlos, AZ | Support Our Mission | $70,000 |
| Oil and Gas Action Network Berkeley, CA | Support Our Mission | $20,000 |
| Clean up the River Environment Montevideo, MN | Support Our Mission | $15,000 |
| Comunidades Organizando El Poder Y La Accion Latina Minneapolis, MN | Support Our Mission | $15,000 |
| Food & Water Watch Washington, DC | Support Our Mission | $15,000 |
| Pittsburgh United Pittsburgh, PA | Support Our Mission | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,118,086 | $42,909,696 | $40,618,999 | $2,710,000 | 8 | $1,470,737 |
| 2024 | $59,189,769 | $45,735,714 | $34,630,171 | $211,900 | 3 | $1,942,980 |
| 2023 | $46,823,092 | $34,484,948 | $31,797,568 | $310,000 | 4 | $1,261,767 |
| 2022 | $43,123,216 | $27,585,235 | $27,016,649 | $142,000 | 3 | $783,316 |
| 2021 | $43,284,959 | $36,653,414 | $24,977,299 | $160,000 | 1 | $803,156 |
| 2020 | $30,863,492 | $27,326,157 | $22,340,725 | $133,675 | 3 | $377,008 |
About Center for Biological Diversity Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for Biological Diversity Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $64.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Biological Diversity Inc is led by Marcey Olajos, Chair on every filing since 2020; 10 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcey Olajos
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Galvin
Director of
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $304K (2025)
Miyo Sakashita
Oceans Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$177K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Mati Waiya
Director
Board Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Frankel
Director
Board Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarain Fox
Director
Board Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Tempest Williams
Director
Board Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Romero
Director
Board Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Cummings
Conservation
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $276K (2025)
Eric Glitzenstein
Litigation D
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $203K (2025)
Kassia Siegel
Law Inst. Di
Climate Law → Law Inst. Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$133K (2020) → $191K (2025)
Kieran Suckling
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $329K (2025)
Paula Simmonds
Chief Development O
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $303K (2025)
Robin Silver
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $216K (2025)
Todd Schulke
Senior Staff
On filings since 2020
17 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $117K (2025)
Heather Rauch
Chief of Sta
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$171K (2022) → $198K (2025)
Lorin Lindner
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Hudson (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Todd Steiner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cari Sakashita (2020–2022) — Oceans Director
- Former: Stephanie Zill (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Noah Greenwald (2021) — Endang Special
- Former: Quintin Mecke (2020) — Organizing D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $329K, to Kieran Suckling (Executive Di). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Biological Diversity Inc
How much does Center for Biological Diversity Inc give each year?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc gave $2.7M across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $212K across 3 grants.
What is Center for Biological Diversity Inc's typical grant size?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $338,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Biological Diversity Inc give grants?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Center for Biological Diversity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Biological Diversity Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Our Mission" (8 grants).
Who are Center for Biological Diversity Inc's largest grantees?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Wildlands Conservancy ($2,460,000), Clearwater Sanctuary ($100,000) and Apache Stronghold ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Biological Diversity Inc?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc reported $64.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $42.9M.
What is Center for Biological Diversity Inc?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $64.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Center for Biological Diversity Inc's EIN?
Center for Biological Diversity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3943866. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 22, 2026)
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