Xerces Society Inc
Xerces Society is a nonprofit organization that protects wildlife through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitat. The society is at the forefront of invertebrate protection worldwide, harnessing the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of citizens to implement conservation programs.
Xerces Society Inc at a glance
In short: Xerces Society Inc gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,172
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $26,057
- Median grant
- $26,544
- Total assets
- $16,002,145
- +4.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Xerces Society Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Xerces Society Inc
Who Xerces Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cal Poly Corporation ($27K). Together the top 3 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2020) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Corporation San Luis Obispo, CA | Program Support | $26,628 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CA | Program Support | $26,544 |
| Freshwaters Illustrated Inc Corvallis, OR | Program Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,002,145 | $11,813,598 | $11,205,274 | $78,172 | 3 | $466,402 |
| 2023 | $15,371,737 | $10,021,676 | $9,488,793 | — | — | $350,708 |
| 2022 | $14,825,353 | $8,752,833 | $7,613,865 | — | — | $42,453 |
| 2021 | $13,342,142 | $9,633,952 | $5,666,275 | — | — | $41,110 |
| 2020 | $10,419,262 | $6,129,412 | $4,969,572 | $25,000 | 1 | $102,970 |
About Xerces Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Xerces Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $466K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Xerces Society Inc is led by Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Scott Hoffman Black
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $245K (2024)
Beth Robertson-Martin
Board President
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Sclar PhD
Board Vice President & Acting President
Vice President → Board Vice President, 2023
Board Vice President → Board Vice President & Acting President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Souza
Director of Finance & Ops.
Director of Finance → Director of Finance & Operations, 2021
Director of Finance & Operations → Director of Finance & Ops., 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $130K (2024)
David Vaughan
Pollinator & Agr. Biodiversity Director
Pollinator & Agr. Biodiversity Co-Dr. → Pollinator & Agr. Biodiversity Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $156K (2024)
Sarina Jepsen
Endangered Species Program Director
Director of Endangered Species Program → Director of Endangered Species, 2023
Director of Endangered Species → Endangered Species Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$121K (2022) → $134K (2024)
Aimee B. Code
Pesticide Program Director
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $116K (2024)
Matthew D. Shepherd
Outreach & Education Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Suzanne Granahan
Membership Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Jay Withgott
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Craig
Board Treasurer
President → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Winfree PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sacha H. Spector
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Lopez-Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Flora Lu PhD
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lisa Bertelson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Lee-Mader (2022–2023) — Pollinator & Agr. Biodiversity Co-Dr.
- Former: Logan Lauvray (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Marla Spivak PhD (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 $245K, to Scott Hoffman Black (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Xerces Society Inc
How much does Xerces Society Inc give each year?
Xerces Society Inc gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Xerces Society Inc's typical grant size?
Xerces Society Inc's median grant in 2024 was $26,544, and its average grant was $26,057, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Xerces Society Inc give grants?
Xerces Society Inc gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (32%).
Does Xerces Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Xerces Society Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Xerces Society Inc?
Xerces Society Inc reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.8M.
What is Xerces Society Inc?
Xerces Society Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $16.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Xerces Society Inc's EIN?
Xerces Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0175253. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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