To strengthen the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from all communities, while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
-11.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$680K
-2.2% YoY
Grant Count
13
-18.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
+20.3% YoY
About Conservation Nation
Based on IRS filings
Conservation Nation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $680K. Net investment income was $142K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,833,185 | $6,574,007 | $6,221,716 |
| Revenue | $1,203,834 | $2,812,210 | $3,326,710 |
| Expenses | $2,687,009 | $2,911,799 | $2,217,245 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $141,613 | $176,969 | $39,026 |
| 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
30 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Conservation Nation
Emerging Conservationist Grant Program
Conservation Nation
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Established Conservationist Grant Program
Conservation Nation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mid-Year Established Conservationist Grant Program
Conservation Nation
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City Kids to Wilderness Project Inc ($170,000), African People & Wildlife Fund ($105,607), VIEW Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Rocha Wheaton, IL | 2024 Chrysalis Fund Internship | $7,500 |
| African People & Wildlife Fund Bernardsville, NJ | Funds the training/support for rapid response anti-poaching teams and a network of community-based human-elephant conflict mitigation officers. | $105,607 |
| City Kids to Wilderness Project Inc Washington, DC | Funds outdoor educational/experiential programming in DC and surrounding areas, youth attendance at a summer camp and participation in a summer internship program in WY, and a trip to Yellowstone National Park. | $170,000 |
| Field Inclusive Inc Raleigh, NC | 2024 Chrysalis Fund Internship | $7,500 |
| Inward Bound Mindfulness Attleboro, MA | Funds the integration of mindfulness activities, resources, and training into the City Kids Wilderness programs and staff development activities. | $90,000 |
| Nature's Nursey Whitehouse, OH | 2024 Chrysalis Fund Internship | $7,500 |
| Nez Perce Tribe Wildlife Division Lapwal, ID | Funds a Carnivore Fellow for the Nez Perce Tribe Wildlife Division who is responsible for the implementation and collaborative production of carnivore management and conservation for the Nez Perce Tribe. | $39,369 |
| Save the Rhino International Inc New York, NY | Funds contribute to the breaking of impediments to create female participation in nature resource management at the North Luangwa Conservation Program in Zambia. Activities include gender mainstreaming trainings, youth mentorship, fitness training, and the provision of female menstrual health supplies. | $50,000 |
| The Girls Foundation of Tanzania Portland, ME | Funds support the development of a wildlife and climate-focused curriculum and program and to empower the girls as ambassadors to fellow Tanzanian youth. Activities include field trips, environmental clubs, and training. | $25,500 |
| Vermilion Sea Institue Seattle, WA | 2024 Chrysalis Fund Internship | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Lang Board Chair | Executive Committee Chair | 1.22 | — |
| Wyndee Parker | Board Vice Chair | 0.56 | — |
| Marcia Marsh Treasurer Board | Finance, Audit/Invest. Comm. Chair | 0.56 | — |
| Marja Diaz | Secretary | 0.56 | — |
| Alonford Robinson Jr | Immediate Past Chair | 0.56 | — |
| Karen Kress Board Governance | Nominating Committee Chair | 0.56 | — |
| David Asai | Board Member | 0.41 | — |
| Gabby Salazar | Board Member | 0.41 | — |
| Ashley Smith | Board Member | 0.41 | — |
| Yelberton Watkins | Board Member | 0.41 | — |
| Kevin VG Wells | Board Member | 0.41 | — |
| Lynn Mento | CEO | 40 | $239,360 |
| Mark Ibrahim | Director of Technology | 40 | $103,652 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conservation Nation?
Conservation Nation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Conservation Nation?
As of 2024, Conservation Nation holds $5.8M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $680K in 2024.
Where does Conservation Nation operate?
Conservation Nation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does Conservation Nation award?
In 2024, Conservation Nation awarded 13 grants totaling $680K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Conservation Nation's EIN?
Conservation Nation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0853312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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