Conservation International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Established in 1987, the organization works to protect nature through science-based conservation efforts. Over four decades, Conservation International has helped protect 13 million square kilometers of land and sea—an area approximately four times the size of India. The organization's work has touched approximately 100 million lives globally.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$647.5M
+4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$16.9M
-6.2% YoY
Grant Count
53
+6.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$319K
-11.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, Conservation International empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Climate
- Oceans
- Biodiversity
The organization operates through multiple field divisions and programs including global field leadership, regional divisions across the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, and global oceans initiatives. Program work spans forest protection and restoration, land and ocean management, and protection of critical landscapes and seascapes, with particular emphasis on partnership with Indigenous peoples and local communities.
Grantmaking
Conservation International Foundation functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. According to their most recent IRS Form 990 filing (2024):
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Conservation International operates globally with regional field divisions:
- Americas Division: Field offices in nine countries throughout Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, with investments through partners in another 23 countries. Focus areas include the Amazon Basin, Tropical Andes, Atlantic Forest, Caribbean, and Eastern Tropical Pacific.
- Africa Division: Active across multiple African countries
- Asia-Pacific Region: Operations across the region
- Global Oceans: International marine conservation initiatives
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023 (most recent complete filing):
- Total Assets: $617,089,038
- Total Revenue: $235,131,545
- Total Expenses: $247,457,015
- Number of Employees: 490
Financial Ratings:
- CharityWatch Rating: A (Top-Rated Charity)
- Program Percentage: 86%
- Cost to Raise $100: $10
- Charity Navigator Rating: 90% (Four-Star Charity)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $647,540,374 | $617,089,038 | $568,924,651 |
| Revenue | $271,220,924 | $235,131,545 | $290,503,839 |
| Expenses | $297,868,185 | $247,457,015 | $212,305,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,722,771 | $7,068,249 | $3,908,715 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Conservation International Foundation
Communications consultancy for the Blue Nature Alliance
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Conservation International GEF Small Grants Programme 2.0 (CI SGP 2.0)
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Amount
$4,425,950
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Consultancy to Undertake Lessons Learnt for the Pro-nature Enterprises Project for the People of Southern Africa
CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- CEO: Dr. M. Sanjayan
- Interim CEO: Daniela Raik
- Interim Board Chair: Robert J. Fischer
- Board Vice Chairman: Harrison Ford
- Vice President, Development: Erin Carmany
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINDOU OUMAROU IBRAHIM | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $128,333 |
| SANJAYAN MUTTULINGAM | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $872,321 |
| PETER SELIGMANN | CHAIR OF BOARD | 1 | — |
| WES BUSH | CHAIRMAN EXEC COMM | 1 | — |
| HARRISON FORD | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JOHN ARNHOLD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMANTHA BASS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK S BEZOS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KRISTINA BRITTENHAM | BOARD MEMBER BEG 2/2024 | 1 | — |
| IVAN DUQUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IDRIS ELBA OBE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDRE ESTEVES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK FERGUSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROBERT J FISHER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VICTOR FUNG PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA JACKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| REED JOBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HON ALEXANDER KARSNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID LEUSCHEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YVONNE LUI PHD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VALERIE MARS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STELLA MCCARTNEY CBE OBE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDERS HOLCH POVLSEN | BOARD MEMBER BEG 2/2024 | 1 | — |
| ISAAC PRITZKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEWART A RESNICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STORY CLARK RESOR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANDRES SANTO DOMINGO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN SWIFT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ENKI TAN MD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BYRON TROTT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROB WALTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID WINTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHAILENE WOODLEY | BOARD MEMBER BEG 10/2023 | 1 | — |
| SEBASTIAN ANDERS TROENG | EVP CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP | 40 | $533,676 |
| RICHARD NASH | GEN. COUNSEL & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 40 | $395,351 |
| BARBARA DIPIETRO | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $354,366 |
| DANIELA RAIK | EVP, FIELD PROGRAMS | 40 | $442,777 |
| JULIUS COURT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $438,693 |
| SARA PATRICIA ZURITA | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $212,390 |
| LUIS ERNESTO SUAREZ MARTINEZ | VP, ECUADOR | 40 | $444,552 |
| RICHARD JEO | CHIEF FIELD OFFICER, ASIA-PACIFIC | 40 | $426,039 |
| MARK VAN NYDECK ERDMANN | VP, AOTEAROA | 40 | $358,561 |
| ANASTASIA KHOO | CHIEF OF STAFF & CHIEF MKT OFFICER | 40 | $344,929 |
| AGUSTIN SILVANI | SVP, NATURE FINANCE | 40 | $347,871 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**June 2025:** Global Environment Facility (GEF) granted Conservation International $6.7 million to help protect Uganda's shea trees and support rural communities in adapting to climate change.
GEF grants Conservation International $6.7 million to help protect Uganda\u2019\**May 2025:** Conservation International's TRANSCEND project, in partnership with Germany, launched to support the Philippines' delivery on national climate and biodiversity commitments.
GEF grants Conservation International $6.7 million to help protect Uganda\u2019\**February 2025:** Fourteen Pacific Island countries received a major grant to manage one-third of the world's tuna in response to the climate crisis.
14 Pacific Island countries receive a major grant to manage one third of\**August 2024:** Conservation International Ventures received a $1.5 million grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation to launch a new climate resilience project.
GEF grants Conservation International $6.7 million to help protect Uganda\u2019\Contact Information
Headquarters: 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703-341-2400 (or toll-free within the US: 1-800-429-5660)
Website: www.conservation.org
Media Inquiries: media@conservation.org
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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