Southern Conservation Partners Inc
Promotes partnerships and sponsors innovative projects that conserve, restore, build public awareness of natural heritage resources in the southern U.S. for more explanation) [holds no land properties or easements]
Southern Conservation Partners Inc at a glance
In short: Southern Conservation Partners Inc gave $473K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $59K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $472,600
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,075
- -28.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,938
- Total assets
- $910,780
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (69% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Southern Conservation Partners Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthseed Land Collective ($249K). Together the top 8 received $473K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Southern Conservation Partners Inc gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $91K (2020) to $728K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $473K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthseed Land Collective Durham, NC | comm center & education | $248,686 |
| Amphibian Foundation Atlanta, GA | Endange species conserv | $117,349 |
| Tierra Firma Farm Durham, NC | Stolen funds | $65,500 |
| Coastal Plain Conservation Group Hampstead, NC | Public Environ Education | $11,875 |
| Swan Conservation Trust Summertown, TN | Public education outreach | $10,000 |
| Kentucky Natural Lands Trust Berea, KY | Rare species research | $7,000 |
| Radius Films Ltd | Public Environ Education | $6,190 |
| Land Trust for Louisiana Hammond, LA | PublicEnviron Education | $6,000 |
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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 | $910,780 | $475,421 | $534,223 | $472,600 | 8 | $16,697 |
| 2024 | $967,474 | $782,694 | $632,749 | $581,956 | 7 | $14,342 |
| 2023 | $785,985 | $555,276 | $761,909 | $727,739 | 3 | $36 |
| 2022 | $839,586 | $1,286,842 | $723,490 | $667,046 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $276,234 | $485,113 | $413,177 | $393,962 | 4 | — |
| 2020 | $179,737 | $259,688 | $105,946 | $90,625 | 3 | — |
About Southern Conservation Partners Inc
Based on IRS filings
Southern Conservation Partners Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Raleigh, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $911K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $473K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southern Conservation Partners Inc is led by Charles Roe, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Roe
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milo Pyne
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Jones-Roe
Board Member
Board Vice Chair & Board Member → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Archer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Moore
Board Vice Chair
Board Treasurer → Board Treasurer & Vftc Project Manager, 2023
Board Treasurer & Vftc Project Manager → Board Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Williams
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelwyn McGinnis
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Taggart
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Southern Conservation Partners Inc
How much does Southern Conservation Partners Inc give each year?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc gave $473K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $582K across 7 grants.
What is Southern Conservation Partners Inc's typical grant size?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,938, and its average grant was $59,075, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Southern Conservation Partners Inc give grants?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc gives mostly in North Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Southern Conservation Partners Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Southern Conservation Partners Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Southern Conservation Partners Inc's largest grantees?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Earthseed Land Collective ($248,686), Amphibian Foundation ($117,349) and Tierra Firma Farm ($65,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Southern Conservation Partners Inc?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc reported $911K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $475K.
What is Southern Conservation Partners Inc?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Raleigh, NC. It holds $911K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Southern Conservation Partners Inc's EIN?
Southern Conservation Partners Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2181285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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