Conservation Lands Foundation (CLF) is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit organization headquartered in Durango, Colorado. Founded in 2007, the organization works to protect, restore, and expand National Conservation Lands—public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management—through education, advocacy, and partnerships. The foundation operates field offices throughout the American West and in Washington, D.C.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
-13.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
61
-6.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
+5.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To protect, restore, and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
CLF focuses on protecting the 250 million acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, of which 85% are currently unprotected. The organization's work centers on National Conservation Lands, which include:
- 31 National Monuments
- 25 National Conservation Areas and similar designations
- 21 million acres of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
Grantmaking
CLF operates a Constituency Development Program that provides financial and professional resources to over 80 partner organizations and hundreds of citizen advocates nationwide. Grant types and support include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CLF works nationally with particular emphasis on the American West. The organization maintains field offices in:
- California
- Colorado
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Revenue: $5,537,207
- Expenses: $7,225,120
- Net Income: -$1,687,913
- Total Assets: $8,690,000
- Total Liabilities: $362,000
Prior Year Data (2023):
- Total Revenues: $6,946,945
- Total Expenses: $8,305,217
- Total Assets: $10,073,993
- Number of Employees: 26
Historical Data (2022):
- Revenue: $8,075,903
- Expenses: $8,502,697
- Assets: $10,606,749
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,690,319 | $10,073,993 | $10,606,749 |
| Revenue | $5,537,207 | $6,946,945 | $8,075,903 |
| Expenses | $7,225,120 | $8,305,217 | $8,502,697 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $373,052 | $253,303 | $19,209 |
| 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
245 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New Mexico Wilderness Alliance ($100,000), Archaeology Southwest ($80,000), Friends of the Inyo ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust Santa Cruz, CA | Promote conservation | $40,000 |
| Amargosa Conservancy Shoshone, CA | Promote conservation | $50,000 |
| Archaeology Southwest Tucson, AZ | Promote conservation | $80,000 |
| Bears Ears Partnership Bluff, UT | Promote conservation | $70,000 |
| BLU Educational Foundation San Bernardino, CA | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| Carrizo Plain Conservancy San Luis Obispo, CA | Promote conservation | $10,000 |
| Colorado Canyons Association Grand Junction, CO | Promote conservation | $30,000 |
| Community Initiatives Oakland, CA | Promote conservation | $10,000 |
| Consejo de Federaciones Mexicanas en Norte America Los Angeles, CA | Promote conservation | $20,000 |
| Conservation Legacy Durango, CO | Promote conservation | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Leadership:
- Chris Hill, Chief Executive Officer
- Maria Gonzales, Chief Development Officer
- Kris Deutschman, Chief Communications Officer
- David Feinman, Vice President of Government Affairs
- Charlotte Overby, Vice President of Conservation Field Programs
- Jocelyn Torres, Chief Conservation Officer
Regional Program Directors:
- Elyane Stefanick, California Program Director
- Ben Katz, Southwest Associate Program Director
Additional Staff:
- Åsa Björklund, Senior Director of Development and Engagement
- Bertha Gutierrez, Senior Program Director
- Kara Matsumoto, Senior Policy Director
- Jora Fogg, Public Lands Policy Associate Director
- Shi-Lynn Campbell, Grassroots Engagement Associate Director
- Liz Crandall, Digital Advocacy Associate Director
- Shevawn Bell, Communications Director
- Amanda Deem, Director of Finance and Operations
- Rachel Frederico, Development Associate
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo Baca | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Baldes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Maria Cartagena | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Swep Davis | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hilary Dessouky | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Alfredo Gonzalez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Natasha Hale | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Headley | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Jim Kenna | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Killingsworth | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Peter Metcalf | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Greg Moore | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Camila Thorndike | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Heath Nero | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Hilary Tompkins | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Vallo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rajeep Roy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Sybert | Executive Director | 40 | $132,123 |
| Julie Thibodeau | Chief Finance/Oper Officer | 40 | $160,298 |
| Charlotte Overby | VP - Conservation Field Programs | 40 | $138,373 |
| Suzanne Connors | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $149,579 |
| Kristine Deutschman | Sr Comm Director | 40 | $140,519 |
| Jocelyn Torres | Chief Conservation Officer | 40 | $161,038 |
| David Feinman | VP - Government Affairs | 40 | $124,083 |
Contact Information
Main Office: 835 E. 2nd Ave. #305 Durango, Colorado 81301 Phone: (970) 247-0807 Email: info@conservationlands.org Website: conservationlands.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Conservation Lands Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To protect, restore, and expand the National Conservation Lands through education, advocacy, and partnerships. CLF focuses on protecting the 250 million acres of public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, of which 85% are currently unprotected. The organization's work centers on National Conservation Lands, which include: • 31 National Monuments • 25 National Conservation Areas and similar designations • 21 million acres of Wilderness and Wilderness Study Areas
How do I apply for a grant from Conservation Lands Foundation?
CLF operates a Constituency Development Program that provides financial and professional resources to over 80 partner organizations and hundreds of citizen advocates nationwide. Grant types and support include: • Grants for project-specific work • Grants for general support and organizational development • Fundraising support, including trainings and resource development • Consulting for legal, policy, or technical assistance • Board and staff development trainings • Media engagement and commun…
Where does Conservation Lands Foundation make grants?
CLF works nationally with particular emphasis on the American West. The organization maintains field offices in: • California • Colorado • Nevada • New Mexico • Washington, D.C.
What size grants does Conservation Lands Foundation award?
In 2024, Conservation Lands Foundation awarded 61 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Conservation Lands Foundation's EIN?
Conservation Lands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8924520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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