Nature Conservancy

Organization Overview

Nature Conservancy is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (Q38) the organization is classified as: International Environment, Population & Sustainability <i>(Draft Code - not for internal IRS use)</i>, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Nature Conservancy employed 3,880 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Nature Conservancy 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 06/2021, Nature Conservancy generated $1.3b in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $908.6m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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.

Since 2015, Nature Conservancy has awarded 3,215 individual grants totaling $275,160,875. 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TNC'S MISSION IS TO CONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY (TNC) IS FOCUSED ON SECURING A THRIVING PLANET. WE WORK ACROSS THE GLOBE, IN 76 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES, AND ALL 50 STATES IN THE U.S. TO CONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS. OUR VISION IS A FUTURE WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE. GROUNDED BY DECADES OF LOCAL ON-THE-GROUND EXPERIENCE, WE MAXIMIZE OUR ABILITY TO AFFECT CHANGE BY BRINGING TOGETHER REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS, POLICY EXPERTISE, SUSTAINABLE FINANCING, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. WORKING WITH PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, TNC HAS PROTECTED MORE THAN 125 MILLION ACRES OF BOTH CRITICAL TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC HABITAT, AS WELL AS OPERATED MORE THAN 100 MARINE CONSERVATION PROJECTS. SEE SCHEDULE O.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Tallwave Llc
Professional Fundraising Services
$3,440,613
J F Brennan Company Inc
Construction
$2,739,147
Dm Group Inc
Direct Mail Services
$5,621,669
Gulf Equipment Corporation
Construction
$10,820,075
Rr Donnelley And Sons Company
Marketing Services
$5,625,804
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$3,897,657
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,975
Related organizations$0
Government grants $101,521,407
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$835,162,740
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $232,869,026
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$940,583,779
Total Program Service Revenue$132,497,280
Investment income $27,748,767
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $935,760
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $170,656,292
Net Income from Fundraising Events $170
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $5,139,459
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,290,130,840

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Nature Conservancy has awarded $29,372,141 in support to 460 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

YAMPA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Steamboat Springs, CO

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$1,963,161

UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$1,301,854

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$699,334

WATERSHED RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Hayfork, CA

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$606,747

USDA FOREST SERVICE

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$571,109

PLACER COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT

PURPOSE: CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

$504,522
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 61 grants that Nature Conservancy has recieved totaling $1,432,272.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vf Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: REFINE, DESIGN AND ACTIVATE REGENERATIVE RANCHING TOOLBOX & DEVELOPMENT OF A VIRTUAL FENCE USER GUIDE

$350,000
William H Frist Family Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

$150,000
Grs Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY

$147,000
Edward Mosby Lincoln Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY

$140,000
Philotimo Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$80,000
Csp Family Foundation

Summit, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$50,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$1,347,399,103
Earnings$339,568,995
Net Contributions$18,467,085
Other Expense$48,505,194
Ending Balance$1,656,929,989

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
$1,290,130,840
Population Services International
Washington, DC
$442,491,509
Greenpeace Inc
Washington, DC
$31,713,249
Galapagos Conservancy Inc
Fairfax, VA
$6,410,174
Global Geographic Society
Fairfax city, VA
$412

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