THE LANGUAGE CONSERVANCY'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENDANGERED LANGUAGES IN THE AMERICAS AND THE WORLD. WE BELIEVE THAT ALL LANGUAGES HAVE AN INHERENT RIGHT TO EXIST-THAT THEY ARE FUNDAMENTAL AND IRREPLACEABLE FACETS OF PEOPLE'S CULTURE AND HUMANITY'S LINGUISTIC HERITAGE. THE LANGUAGE CONSERVANCY (TLC) IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING ENDANGERED LANGAUGES TO STABILITY AND HEALTH, AND TO DOCUMENT THE BENEFITS OF LANGUAGE RECOVERY TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND INDIVIDUALS. TLC INCREASES INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC AWARENESS OF LANGUAGE LOSS AND RECOVERY AND SUPPORTS INDIGENOUS TRIBES COMMITTEED TO REVITALIZING THEIR LANGUAGES.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-25.9% YoY
Revenue
$3.8M
+23.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$-343,739
Expenses
$4.8M
+74.8% YoY
About The Language Conservancy Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Language Conservancy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BLOOMINGTON, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,481,153 | $1,997,510 | $1,366,684 |
| Revenue | $3,780,245 | $3,057,025 | $2,095,112 |
| Expenses | $4,771,514 | $2,729,488 | $1,832,366 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-343,739 | — | $355,194 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
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Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILHELM MEYA | BOARD CHAIR | 30 | $111,305 |
| JAN ULLRICH | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $35,000 |
| BEN BLACK BEAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SERAFIN CORONEL-MOLINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JANINE PEASE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL FITZGERALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Language Conservancy Inc?
The Language Conservancy Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BLOOMINGTON, IN. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is The Language Conservancy Inc?
As of 2023, The Language Conservancy Inc holds $1.5M in total assets with $3.8M in annual revenue.
Where does The Language Conservancy Inc operate?
The Language Conservancy Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Minnesota.
What is The Language Conservancy Inc's EIN?
The Language Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3840826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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