Center For Biological Diversity Inc

Organization Overview

Center For Biological Diversity Inc is located in Tucson, AZ. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (D20) the organization is classified as: Animal Protection & Welfare, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For Biological Diversity Inc employed 239 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Biological Diversity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Center For Biological Diversity Inc generated $36.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $25.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Center For Biological Diversity Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $704,122. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC, WORKS TO SECURE A FUTURE FOR ALL SPECIES, GREAT AND SMALL, HOVERING ON THE BRINK OF EXTINCTION. WE DO SO THROUGH SCIENCE, LAW AND CREATIVE MEDIA, WITH A FOCUS ON PROTECTING THE LANDS, WATERS AND CLIMATE THAT SPECIES NEED TO SURVIVE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE CENTER'S ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT AND RECOVER IMPERILED PLANTS AND ANIMALS AND THEIR HABITAT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A VARIETY OF TOOLS INCLUDING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, POLICY AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING.


THE CENTER'S PUBLIC LANDS PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT OUR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS ARE PROTECTED, RESTORED AND MANAGED FOR THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO OUR NATION'S WILDLIFE AND ECOSYSTEMS.


THE CENTER'S CLIMATE PROGRAM WORKS TO REDUCE U.S. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND AIR POLLUTION TO PROTECT BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES INCLUDE SECURING PROTECTIONS FOR SPECIES THREATENED BY THE IMPACTS OF GLOBAL WARMING, ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW IN ORDER TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION, AND EDUCATING AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC ON GLOBAL WARMING ISSUES.


INTERNATIONAL PROTECT GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY WHERE CURRENT U.S. LAW HAS THE POWER TO DO SO AND BY WATCHDOGGING U.S. ACTIONS AFFECTING ENDANGERED SPECIES IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. OCEANS PROTECT AND RECOVER ALL MARINE SPECIES AND OCEAN HABITATS SUBJECT TO U.S. LAW. POPULATION AND SUSTAINABILITY PROTECT SPECIES AND HABITATS BY RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT RUNAWAY HUMAN POPULATION GROWTH AND UNSUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION. URBAN WILDLANDS THE CENTER'S URBAN WILDLANDS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PRIVATE LAND DEVELOPMENT, WATER-SUPPLY PROJECTS AND HIGHWAY BUILDING IN THE "WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE" - THE EDGES OF SPRAWLING URBAN AND SUBURBAN AREAS ADJACENT TO WILDLANDS. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROTECT BIODIVERSITY AND HUMAN HEALTH FROM TOXIC SUBSTANCES WHILE PROMOTING A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE INEXTRICABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE HEALTH OF HUMANS AND ALL OTHER SPECIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kieran Suckling
Executive Di
$339,911
Peter Galvin
Director Of
$256,812
Paula Simmonds
Chief Dev. O
$206,999
Michael Hudson
COO
$200,484
Robin Silver
Secretary
$193,122
Brendan Cummings
Conservation
$181,988

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Law Office Of Neil Levine
Legal
$109,722
Michael V Nixon
Consulting
$103,906
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$25,788,245
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,054,708
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$25,788,245
Total Program Service Revenue$9,863,799
Investment income $208,418
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $31,394
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $594,738
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $36,653,414

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Center For Biological Diversity Inc has awarded $133,675 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTER ACTION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington Dc, DC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MISSION

$75,000

PRESERVE OUR RURAL COMMUNITIES

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MISSION

$48,000

ROCKY MOUNTAIN WOLF ACTION FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lafeyette, CO

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF MISSION

$10,675
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Center For Biological Diversity Inc has recieved totaling $240,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Goatee Foundation T-A Tr

Brooklyn, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT $50,000 AND $50,000 PREDATOR PROTECTION CAMPAIGN

$200,000
Lap Foundation

Sedona, AZ

PURPOSE: ANIMAL PROTECTION

$25,000
Shanbrom Fam Foundation

Ojai, CA

PURPOSE: PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES

$10,000
Rc Charitable Foundation

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$2,000
Edyne & Allen Gordon Foundation Inc

Tesuque, NM

PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT

$1,500
Samuel And Tillie D Cheiffetz Foundation Inc

Natick, MA

PURPOSE: PROTECTING LANDS WATER AND CLIMATE

$1,000
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