TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CONSERVING EARTH'S BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$106K
+11.3% YoY
About Society for Conservation Biology
Based on IRS filings
Society for Conservation Biology 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 $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $122K.
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 | $3,689,391 | $3,346,962 | $3,226,794 |
| Revenue | $3,779,100 | $3,843,970 | $1,304,879 |
| Expenses | $3,565,447 | $3,603,657 | $2,782,874 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $122,160 | $155,292 | $18,316 |
| 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
52 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Society for Conservation Biology
David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Grant
SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Amount
US $142,100
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Marine Conservation Research Small Grants
SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Amount
US $750 - US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
SCB Graduate Student Research Fellowship Awards
SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
Amount
$1,000 per award (10 awards annually)
Deadline
January 31, 2027
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Regents of the University of California ($199,965), University of Kansas ($114,502), Michigan State University ($110,633).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY NORTH AMERICA HALES CORNER, WI | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $12,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $100,925 |
| UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS LAWRENCE, KS | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $114,502 |
| ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY TEMPE, AZ | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $105,381 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UCLA LOS ANGELES, CA | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $101,808 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY, CA | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $199,965 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - SANTA CRUZ SANTA CRUZ, CA | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $105,234 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $110,633 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $105,562 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $104,743 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VANESSA ADAMS | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MWEZI MUGERWA | PRESIDENT ELECT | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER THORNHILL | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JANE VINESKY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ROBYN JAMES | DEIJ OFFICER | 1 | — |
| SHAILI JOHRI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN CIGLIANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KOUSTUBH SHARMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARLA PELZ SERRANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COURTNEY MELTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW SELINSKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WARREN SANDER | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,760 |
| NICOLE CRANE | SMITH FELLOWS PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $152,020 |
| NATHAN SPILLMAN | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Society for Conservation Biology?
Society for Conservation Biology is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Society for Conservation Biology?
As of 2024, Society for Conservation Biology holds $3.7M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Society for Conservation Biology operate?
Society for Conservation Biology has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Society for Conservation Biology award?
In 2024, Society for Conservation Biology awarded 10 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $106K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Society for Conservation Biology's EIN?
Society for Conservation Biology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0147824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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