International League of Conservation Photographers
To further environmental and cultural conservation through ethical photography and film.
International League of Conservation Photographers at a glance
In short: International League of Conservation Photographers gave $572K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $143K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $571,835
- +132.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,959
- +248.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,868
- Total assets
- $555,405
- +229.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International League of Conservation Photographers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Grizzly Creek Films LLC ($465K). Together the top 4 received $572K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 22 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How International League of Conservation Photographers gives
- Giving grew 25% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $246K (2023) to $572K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grizzly Creek Films LLC Bozeman, MT | Production of American Amazon - Imax | $465,000 |
| Coral & Oak Studios Saco, ME | Puma Pictures Film | $85,543 |
| No Water No Life Weybridge, VT | No water no life - to enhance awareness of the values and vulnerability of global freshwater resources. | $12,192 |
| Mac Stone Photography Greenville, SC | Old Growth Forest Project | $9,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $555,405 | $753,517 | $794,016 | $571,835 | 4 | $1 |
| 2023 | $168,809 | $443,657 | $500,540 | $245,974 | 6 | $11 |
| 2022 | $299,226 | $735,309 | $704,866 | $489,274 | 4 | $11 |
| 2021 | $349,726 | $697,833 | $645,649 | $456,900 | 3 | $10 |
| 2020 | $151,152 | $558,145 | $520,862 | $339,971 | 5 | — |
About International League of Conservation Photographers
Based on IRS filings
International League of Conservation Photographers is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $555K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $572K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International League of Conservation Photographers is led by Susan Norton, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Norton
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Jason Okazaki
Board Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Gustafson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Dougherty
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Nuhn
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Westmorland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Beltra
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Declan Moore
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johanna Carrion
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neeta Satam
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Heil
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Kathy Moran Board Member (2024) — June & Then Board Co-Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Sarah Leen Vice Chair (2024) — June & Then Board Co-Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Sarah Leen (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Kathy Moran (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Lee (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Courtney Chiang Dorman (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anne Kaiser (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Dorman (2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Richard Steinberg (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eladio Fernandez (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Dorman Chair (2022) — May & Then Past Chair · Filing note: Until
- Former: Johanna Lopez (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sarah Leen Board Member (2022)
- Former: John Harrington (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Dorman (2021) — Chair
- Former: Buffy Redsecker (2020) — Chair
- Former: Declan Moore Board Member (2020)
- Former: Jeff Dorman Vice Chair (2020)
- Former: Mark Lukes (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Lee (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Susan Norton (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about International League of Conservation Photographers
How much does International League of Conservation Photographers give each year?
International League of Conservation Photographers gave $572K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $246K across 6 grants.
What is International League of Conservation Photographers's typical grant size?
International League of Conservation Photographers's median grant in 2024 was $48,868, and its average grant was $142,959, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does International League of Conservation Photographers give grants?
International League of Conservation Photographers gives mostly in Montana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (15%).
Does International League of Conservation Photographers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on International League of Conservation Photographers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is International League of Conservation Photographers?
International League of Conservation Photographers reported $555K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $754K.
What is International League of Conservation Photographers?
International League of Conservation Photographers is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Arlington, VA. It holds $555K in total assets as of 2024.
What is International League of Conservation Photographers's EIN?
International League of Conservation Photographers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1455999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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