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The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: CORPORATION
Environment · ARLINGTON, VA · EIN 52-1388917

About

The conservation fund is in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

DBA Corporation

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
231
Volunteers
19

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$373.2M
Expenses
$356.2M
Assets
$919.4M
Liabilities
$438.4M

Financial history

$373.2M$186.6M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $373.2M · Avg: $269.3M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$750K
Grants Given
$47.9M
THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION
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Address

1655 FORT MYER DR STE 1300
Arlington, VA, 22209-319

Governance

Voting board members19
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %100.0%
Permanent endowment %0.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$30K
Retained by contractors$30K
ChannelsGrant solicitation
Public records
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