Xerces Society Inc

Organization Overview

Xerces Society Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (D11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Xerces Society Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Xerces Society 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 12/2020, Xerces Society Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 7.9% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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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.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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POLLINATOR CONSERVATION - XERCES' POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PROGRAM WORKS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES TO EDUCATE FARMERS, LAND MANAGERS, AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF POLLINATORS AND OTHER BENEFICIAL INSECTS, AND TO ESTABLISH HABITAT PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT AS KEYS TO THEIR CONSERVATION. AS A LEADING VOICE IN POLLINATOR CONSERVATION, XERCES PROMOTES PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS THAT ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POLLINATOR DECLINES: HABITAT LOSS, PESTICIDE USE, UNSUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, DISEASE, AND CLIMATE CHANGE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONIT DIRECTLY REACHES AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS AND FARMERS AS WELL AS OTHER LAND MANAGERS THROUGH TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER OUTREACH EVENTS. IN ADDITION, XERCES MANAGES THE ONLY THIRD-PARTY CERTIFIED POLLINATOR CONSERVATION PROGRAM TO HELP FARMERS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE HABITAT FOR POLLINATORS. AS A RESULT OF XERCES' WORK, NATIVE POLLINATORS ARE NOW A KEY PRIORITY FOR AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, AND OVER A MILLION OF ACRES OF HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR THESE VITAL INSECTS.


ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION - TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH, XERCES' ENDANGERED SPECIES CONSERVATION PROGRAM ENGAGES IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, COMMUNITY SCIENCE, CONSERVATION PLANNING, AND ADVOCACY TO PROTECT AT-RISK SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH SCIENTISTS AND LAND MANAGERS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF INVERTEBRATES AND TO GAIN PROTECTION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE SPECIES BEFORE THEY DECLINE TO A LEVEL AT WHICH RECOVERY IS IMPOSSIBLE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATIONIT ALSO WORKS WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES TO PROMOTE CLIMATE-RESILIENT RESTORATION AND BEST PRACTICES FOR HABITAT MANAGEMENT. ITS CURRENT WORK INCLUDES EFFORTS TO PROTECT BUMBLE BEES, MONARCHS AND OTHER BUTTERFLIES, FRESHWATER MUSSELS, FIREFLIES, SNAILS, AND OTHER INVERTEBRATES. THROUGH COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROJECTS, WHICH INCLUDE BUMBLE BEE WATCH, THE WESTERN MONARCH COUNTS, AND THE WESTERN MONARCH MILKWEED MAPPER, XERCES ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO GATHER DATA TO INFORM CONSERVATION EFFORTS.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES ON INVERTEBRATE CONSERVATION TO ALL AGE GROUPS. IT PROVIDES EXPERTISE ON HABITAT FOR POLLINATORS AND OTHER INVERTEBRATES TO COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL GARDENS, CITIES, AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND IT OFFERS CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS FOR URBAN AND SUBURBAN AUDIENCES, REACHING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR. BY ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS, OR XERCES AMBASSADORS, XERCES EDUCATES AND INSPIRES INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION TO CONSERVE INVERTEBRATES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Hoffman Black
Executive Director
$185,560
Karl Souza
Director Of Finance And Op
$98,582
Linda Craig
President
$0
Beth Robertson-Martin
Vice President
$0
Logan Lauvray
Treasurer (through 12/10/20)
$0
Sacha Spector
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,299,558
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,912,366
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $167,839
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,211,924
Total Program Service Revenue$701,644
Investment income $102,970
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $55,829
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,129,412

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Xerces Society Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation

Williamsburg, MI

PURPOSE: MONARCH MIGRATION PRESERVATION

$10,000
Franklin And Dorothy Piacentini Charitable Trust

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
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