Society For Conservation Biology
- Assets
- $5.0m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 33-0147824
Organization Overview
Society For Conservation Biology is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (C05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Society For Conservation Biology employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Society For Conservation Biology 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, Society For Conservation Biology generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Society For Conservation Biology has awarded 83 individual grants totaling $7,884,422. 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.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CONSERVING EARTH'S BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
PROJECTS: SCB CONFERENCES: THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY HOSTS THE WORLD'S PREMIERE CONSERVATION CONFERENCE, THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (ICCB). ICCB IS A FORUM FOR ADDRESSING CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AND PRESENTING LATEST RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTS IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE.
PUBLICATIONS: THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY PUBLISHES THREE SCIENTIFIC JOURNALS. CONSERVATION BIOLOGY, FOUNDED IN 1987, IS THE LEADING PUBLICATION IN ITS DISCIPLINE AND ONE OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY CITED JOURNALS IN ITS FIELD. CONSERVATION LETTERS, FOUNDED IN 2008, IS KNOWN FOR ITS GLOBALLY IMPORTANT, POLICY-RELEVANT PAPERS ON ADVANCES IN THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CONSERVATION. CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE, FOUNDED IN 2019, PUBLISHES PAPERS THAT ADDRESS POLICY, PLANNING AND THE PRACTICE OF CONSERVING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS ITS MEMBERS DISCOUNTS TO THE SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION, PUBLISHED BY ELSEVIER. FOR MEMBER-ORIENTED NEWS AND HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND SCB, THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS THE SCB NEWS BLOG, AND AN E-NEWSLETTER, PUBLISHED TEN TIMES PER YEAR.
MEMBERSHIP: THE SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY WAS FOUNDED TO PROVIDE A STRONG COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CONSERVATION AND TO INFORM POLICY AND DECISION-MAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Warren Sander Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $155,238 |
Adina Merenlender President (thru 6/30/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vanessa Adams President Elect (begin 7/1/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Antony Lynam President Elect (thru 6/30/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Thornhill Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Piccolo Director (begin 2021) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $185,749 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $59,576 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $245,325 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,254,828 |
| Investment income | $49,460 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,252 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $115,522 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,713,138 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,054,340 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $169,710 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $412,290 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,418 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,937 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,824 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $16,050 |
| Fees for services: Other | $245,766 |
| Advertising and promotion | $623 |
| Office expenses | $91,254 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $148,702 |
| Travel | $2,489 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $92,857 |
| Interest | $346 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,296 |
| Insurance | $13,899 |
| All other expenses | $49,400 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,426,201 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $769,105 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,597,754 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $576,768 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,180 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,927 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,979,879 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,962 |
| Total assets | $5,000,575 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $552,247 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $253,962 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $111,423 |
| Total liabilities | $917,632 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,371,190 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,711,753 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,000,575 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Society For Conservation Biology has awarded $1,007,920 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Shrewsbury, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $111,467 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $105,333 |
Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $105,004 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $99,976 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $99,584 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT APPLIED CONSERVATION BIOLOGY | $98,438 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Society For Conservation Biology has recieved totaling $1,479,318.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cedar Tree Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR SMITH FELLOWS PROGRAM | $1,472,498 |
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $5,000 |
Gap Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $1,750 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Resources For The Future Inc Washington, DC | $87,643,116 | $15,471,020 |
International Council On Clean Transportation Washington, DC | $10,919,229 | $15,647,679 |
Health Care Without Harm Reston, VA | $18,732,960 | $11,311,723 |
Clearpath Inc Washington, DC | $4,886,065 | $9,219,831 |
Center For Climate Integrity Washington, DC | $3,631,672 | $5,563,480 |
Clean Water Fund Washington, DC | $6,131,440 | $6,555,415 |
Smart Growth America Washington, DC | $4,425,807 | $5,937,730 |
Center For Climate And Energy Solutions Arlington, VA | $5,506,660 | $2,967,227 |
National Petroleum Council Washington, DC | $13,184,202 | $4,502,849 |
Center For Carbon Removal Washington, DC | $19,575,361 | $19,012,928 |
Electrification Coalition Foundation Washington, DC | $3,376,408 | $4,977,266 |
Foundations Of Success Inc Bethesda, MD | $3,526,490 | $2,845,123 |