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Amazon Conservation Team

Act works with local communities of tropical south america to implement conservation strategies.

Science & Technology Falls Church, VA EIN 541915987 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Amazon Conservation Team

Protect the forest with indigenous peoples Championing land rights, leadership, and living traditions LEARN MORE DONATE Frontline communities of Amazonia are fighting to protect their homelands and ways of life. In solidarity with partner communities, our rights-based approach expands indigenous territories, improves collective well-being, and promotes indigenous leadership. LEARN MORE Accomplishments by the numbers 0…

Founded
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U36
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Act works with local communities of tropical south america to implement conservation strategies.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U36
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 9 SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive industrialization, and foster innovation.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.51%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Amazon Conservation Team is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Falls Church, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 541915987. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $6M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Amazon Conservation Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Amazon Conservation Team is located in Falls Church, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Amazon Conservation Team has $6M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Amazon Conservation Team is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Amazon Conservation Team. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Amazon Conservation Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Protect the forest with indigenous peoples Championing land rights, leadership, and living traditions LEARN MORE DONATE Frontline communities of Amazonia are fighting to protect their homelands and ways of life. In solidarity with partner communities, our rights-based approach expands indigenous territories, improves collective well-being, and promotes indigenous leadership.   LEARN MORE Accomplishments by the numbers 0… Amazon Conservation Team is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Amazon Conservation Team's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $6M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Amazon Conservation Team are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amazon Conservation Team is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541915987, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MA
Mark J Plotkin Phd
President

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

BE
Bernard A••••••
Director
CR
Crisbellt A•••••••
Director & FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
DA
David S••••
TREASURER
DE
Denise C•••••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth M••••••
Director
HE
Hector T•••••
Director
JE
Jeff B••••••
Director
JU
Juan M••• M••••••••
Director
KA
Karla L•••••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
KE
Ken C•••
Director
LA
Laurie B•••••••
CHAIR
LI
Liliana M•••••••
EXECUTIVE VP
MA
Marcelo C••••••• D• A••••••
Director
MA
Mark J P•••••• P••
PRESIDENT
NO
Nora P•••••••
Director
PA
Pascal T•••• A H•••
Director
ST
Stephen A••••••• P••
SECRETARY
TH
Thomas L•••••• P••
Director
WI
William C••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

2024 Annual Report - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Dec 2025
storymaps.arcgis.com
Top ethnobotanist Mark Plotkin’s COP30 reflections on Amazon conservation (analysis) - news - Mongabay
Nov 2025
news.mongabay.com
Indigenous Groups Get GPS Technology - Chronicle of Philanthropy
Oct 2025
www.philanthropy.com
Spatial Intelligence & Indigenous Knowledge Protect the Amazon. - Vantor
Jul 2025
vantor.com
Colombia creates landmark territory to protect uncontacted Indigenous groups - news - Mongabay
Mar 2025
news.mongabay.com
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Pioneering an Intercultural Health Model to Fight Climate-Sensitive Diseases - The Rockefeller Foundation
Jun 2024
www.rockefellerfoundation.org
Form filed
$10.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Illegal mining and mercury in the Amazon (BR, CO and PE) - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Jun 2023
storymaps.arcgis.com
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$27.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
How will the isolated peoples of the Amazon survive? - ThinkLandscape
Sep 2021
thinklandscape.globallandscapesforum.org
Celebrating 30 Years of Biocultural Conservation - ArcGIS StoryMaps
Mar 2021
storymaps.arcgis.com
IUCN welcomes the Foundation Amazon Conservation Team, Suriname as a new Member - International Union for Conservation o
Jan 2021
iucn.org
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Amazon Conservation Team This page 79 $5.7 million -
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Amazon Conservation Team

What is Amazon Conservation Team?
Amazon Conservation Team is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Falls Church, United States. Protect the forest with indigenous peoples Championing land rights, leadership, and living traditions LEARN MORE DONATE Frontline communities of Amazonia are fighting to protect their homelands and ways of life. In solidarity with partner communities, our rights-based approach expands indigenous territories, improves collective well-being, and promotes indigenous leadership.   LEARN MORE Accomplishments by the numbers 0…
When was Amazon Conservation Team founded?
Amazon Conservation Team was founded in 1998.
Who leads Amazon Conservation Team?
Mark J Plotkin Phd serves as President.
Where is Amazon Conservation Team located?
Headquartered in Falls Church, United States.
What is Amazon Conservation Team's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Amazon Conservation Team trustworthy?
Amazon Conservation Team has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Amazon Conservation Team's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541915987.
What is Amazon Conservation Team's website?
http://www.amazonteam.org