Galapagos Conservancy Inc
Galápagos Conservancy Inc is a public charity based in Washington, DC. Founded in 1985, it works to conserve the Galápagos Islands through species protection, ecosystem restoration, and support for a more sustainable society in the archipelago.
Galapagos Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Galapagos Conservancy Inc reported $2.8M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,799,946 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +10880.2% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $12,866,955
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $5,372,148
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $602,947
- +93.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,816,175
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Galapagos Conservancy Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s 2026 call invites proposals from eligible permanent residents for its conservation-action grant categories. The 2022–2023 Major Grants call accepted applications in English or Spanish.
- Review Cycle
- The 2026 Conservation Action Grants call opened May 27, 2026, and accepts proposals through June 26, 2026, at 23:59 Galápagos time. The stated deadline for the 2022–2023 Major Grants call was September 1, 2022.
- Deadline
- The 2026 Conservation Action Grants call opened May 27, 2026, and accepts proposals through June 26, 2026, at 23:59…
- Contact
Mailing address: 1032 15Th St Nw 364, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (703) 383-0077
Website: https://galapagos.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Galapagos Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that its work focuses exclusively on the Galápagos Islands. Its community grants have supported projects on Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, and Isabela.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Galapagos Conservancy Inc gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $15K (2023) to $2.8M (2025). In 2025 it reported $2.8M 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Perma Lab Spa Chicago, IL | Program Support | $10,500 |
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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 | $12,866,955 | $5,372,148 | $4,816,175 | $2,799,946 | Total only | $602,947 |
| 2024 | $11,514,621 | $4,637,410 | $4,126,698 | $25,500 | 2 | $311,191 |
| 2023 | $10,745,036 | $5,891,030 | $3,491,290 | $15,368 | 2 | $47,647 |
| 2022 | $9,177,030 | $4,848,109 | $5,309,004 | $243,379 | 5 | $108,896 |
| 2021 | $10,044,502 | $6,410,174 | $4,139,500 | $160,353 | 6 | $1,248,333 |
| 2020 | $7,937,939 | $3,413,400 | $3,241,473 | $79,880 | 4 | $179,171 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Conserving Galápagos for Nature and Community,” pursued by saving imperiled species, restoring ecosystems, and building a more sustainable society in the Galápagos Archipelago.
Its stated program areas include science-based conservation grants for projects involving terrestrial and marine wildlife and sustainable local enterprises; education for sustainability; and fieldwork to monitor and help recover giant tortoise and other endangered-species populations. Its community grant programs include support for conservation actions and women-owned small businesses focused on sustainability. The women’s entrepreneurship program provides capital, business education, and operational support to awardees.
Grantmaking
The organization reported no grants on its 2025 filing. Its filings report two grants totaling $25,500 in 2024 and two grants totaling $15,368 in 2023. Separately, the organization reported that since 2021 its community grants program had invested around $5 million in 198 local projects. A 2023 announcement described support for projects led by organized groups, entrepreneurs, and local institutions, including initiatives in environmental education and local food production.
The organization has described a Major Grants program for targeted research, conservation, and community-support actions addressing priorities identified with the Galápagos National Park Directorate. In its 2022–2023 call, requests could not exceed $200,000, with an average grant of approximately $40,000. Its 2026 Conservation Action Grants call is for permanent residents of the Galápagos Islands and includes WISE and Small Grants categories. The stated average award is $5,000, with up to $10,000 in exceptional cases.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Dan Sherman as chair; William Campbell as vice-chair; Dr. Charles Lane as secretary; and Dr. Bartosz Ostenda as treasurer. Directors listed are Ann Swanson, Hurdle H Lea III, Dr. Mercy Borbor, Carolina Jijon, Hazel Wong, and Fernando Ortiz.
Galapagos Conservancy Inc is led by Hugo Mogollon, President & CEO on the 2025 filing; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hugo Mogollon
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2025)
Dan Sherman
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Swanson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolina Jijon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hazel Wong
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mercy Borbor
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Agostina Pechi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Fargis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fernando Ortiz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hurdle H. Lea III
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Doherty
Vice President of Operations
Senior Director of Operations → Vice President of Operati, 2023
Vice President of Operati → Vice President of Operations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $138K (2025)
James Gibbs
Vice President of Conservation
President → Vice President of Conservation, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $118K (2025)
Bartosz Ostenda
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lane
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Campbell
Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Charles Knapp (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Joshua McCoy (2024) — Vice President of Philanthropy
- Former: Billy Campbell (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Paul Salaman (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Richard Polatty (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Trip Lea (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Sottak (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Knab (2021–2022) — Director of Strategic Partnerships
- Former: Stephen Mette (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Brad Johnson (2020) — Chair
- Former: Chuck Knapp (2020) — Director
- Former: Chuck Lane (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Johannah Barry (2020) — President
- Former: Steppi Mette (2020) — Director
- Former: Tessie San Martin (2020) — Director
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 $178K, to Hugo Mogollon (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Galapagos Conservancy Inc
How much does Galapagos Conservancy Inc give each year?
Galapagos Conservancy Inc reported $2.8M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
How large is Galapagos Conservancy Inc?
Galapagos Conservancy Inc reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.4M.
What does Galapagos Conservancy Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Conserving Galápagos for Nature and Community,” pursued by saving imperiled species, restoring ecosystems, and building a more sustainable society in the Galápagos Archipelago. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Galapagos Conservancy Inc?
The organization’s 2026 call invites proposals from eligible permanent residents for its conservation-action grant categories. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Galapagos Conservancy Inc make grants?
The organization states that its work focuses exclusively on the Galápagos Islands. Its community grants have supported projects on Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal, and Isabela.
What is Galapagos Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Galapagos Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3281486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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