Natural Areas Conservancy Inc
The Natural Areas Conservancy champions urban natural areas in New York city and across the nation through innovative research, partnerships, and advocacy. We increase the health and resilience of urban forests and wetlands, catalyze connections between people and nature, and strengthen the environmental workforce.working in partnership with the New York city department of parks and recreation (nyc parks), we seek to ensure the high-quality management of nyc's 20,000 acres of forests and wetlands. Driving the nac's work is the recognition that natural areas are increasingly vital to sustaining air quality, improving public health, providing new yorkers with access to nature, and strengthening our communities. Our work includes conducting scientific research, restoring natural habitats, developing tools to inform data-driven management, and increasing awareness and opportunities for the public to experience nyc's abundant nature.
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc at a glance
In short: Natural Areas Conservancy Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,295
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $24,148
- Median grant
- $24,148
- Total assets
- $5,840,828
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Natural Areas Conservancy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yale University ($29K). Together the top 2 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University Hew Haven, CT | NASA Yale Subaward | $29,242 |
| NYC Dept of Parks and Recreation New York, NY | Staff salary and fringe spent on nfwf idlewild marsh (NY) grant | $19,053 |
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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 | $5,840,828 | $2,899,247 | $3,379,673 | $48,295 | 2 | $148,098 |
| 2023 | $6,175,980 | $3,905,202 | $3,005,798 | — | — | $119,130 |
| 2022 | $5,114,993 | $2,563,478 | $2,771,325 | — | — | $35,264 |
| 2021 | $5,460,471 | $2,307,893 | $2,326,421 | — | — | $18,747 |
| 2020 | $5,701,664 | $3,185,273 | $2,040,172 | — | — | $9,581 |
| 2019 | $4,393,212 | $3,367,826 | $2,603,868 | — | — | $3,172 |
About Natural Areas Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $148K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc is led by Sarah Charlop-Powers, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 6 of 35 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Charlop-Powers
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$136K (2019) → $250K (2024)
Andrew Wallach
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Jordy
Dep Director of Com & Ext Affai
Dep Director of Com & Ext Affairs → Dep Director of Com & Ext Affai, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $139K (2024)
Adrian Benepe
Director
Chair → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare Peeters
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clark Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Sanderson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Sokolow
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Robbins
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Bystryn
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Omar Slowe
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Haberman
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah R. Moros
Director
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Sonnenberg
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Wolff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica White
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Augie Furst
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bram Gunther
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Paul Buchmeyer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Speicher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Hall
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Sahl
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Donoghue
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline Barad
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Claudio
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth McNary
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aditi Mohapatra
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Lipsher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clara Pregitzer
Deputy Director Conser
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $120K (2024)
Elizabeth Marra
Deputy Director Public Prgm & Ops.
Deputy Director Program → Deputy Director Public Prgm & Ops., 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $132K (2024)
Kate Sease
Deputy Director of Development
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $142K (2024)
Amica Khanal
Controller
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$122K (2024)
David Langer
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jodi Scheurenbrand
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Fritts
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Crystal Crown (2023) — Senior Manager, Data & Analytics
- Former: Karen Brown (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Emory Lee (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hunter F Armstrong (2020–2022) — Deputy Director Development
- Former: Lauren Graham (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Caroline McGeough (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: KC Sahl (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mitchell Silver (2019–2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Elizabeth E Jaeger (2020–2021) — Deputy Director Program
- Former: Gabrielle Fialkoff (2021) — Ex-Officio
- Former: Richard Augie Furst II (2021) — Director
- Former: Miles Pincus (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Helen M Forgione (2020) — Senior Ecologist
- Former: Justin T Bowers (2020) — Project Manager
- Former: Max Joel (2019) — Director
- Former: Shika Saraf (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $250K, to Sarah Charlop-Powers (Executive DIR.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Natural Areas Conservancy Inc
How much does Natural Areas Conservancy Inc give each year?
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc gave $48K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Natural Areas Conservancy Inc?
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Natural Areas Conservancy Inc?
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in New York, NY. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Natural Areas Conservancy Inc operate?
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, New York.
What is Natural Areas Conservancy Inc's EIN?
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1791849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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