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Environment Arlington, VA EIN: 521497470 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Conservation International Foundation

Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to improve the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests and other living ecosystems.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1987

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (77%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Conservation International Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (15 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Conservation International Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 521497470. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $309M in annual revenue. 185 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Conservation International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521497470. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Conservation International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Conservation International Foundation is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.

Based on official tax filings, Conservation International Foundation has $309M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 77% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Conservation International Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $309M in annual revenue. The organization has 185 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Conservation International Foundation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Conservation International Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to improve the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests and other living ecosystems. Conservation International Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $309M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Conservation International Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521497470, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
502

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

BA
Barbara D•••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Scuba Club dives deep into conservation and discovers community - Florida International University

news.fiu.edu ·

Niue advances new UNDP–Conservation International Initiative to strengthen Climate Resilience, Biodiversity Protection and Blue Finance - UNDP

www.undp.org ·

Frankfurt Conservation Center Opens: A New Platform for International Biodiversity and Nature Conservation - idw - Informationsdienst Wissenschaft

idw-online.de ·

Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts Is Mother Nature | Conservation International (CI) Sheryl Underwood (vxtQ5RyCfq) - Mshale

mshale.com ·

Interview: China increasingly significant in global biodiversity conservation, says British plant charity - Xinhua

english.news.cn ·

ASU’s Conservation Futures Academy expands to meet global demand for conservation workforce skills - ASU News

news.asu.edu ·

Cruise News: Carnival Corporation Signs Multi‑Year Partnership with Conservation International - The St Kitts Nevis Observer

www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com ·

Carnival backs Conservation International's Caribbean mangrove restoration - Seatrade Cruise News

www.seatrade-cruise.com ·

3 stories about forests that may surprise you - Conservation International

www.conservation.org ·

“Living Gulf”: a partnership with Unilever to protect and restore mangroves for people, climate, and nature - Conservation International

www.conservation.org ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Scuba Club dives deep into conservation and discovers community - Florida International University
Jul 2026
news.fiu.edu
Niue advances new UNDP–Conservation International Initiative to strengthen Climate Resilience, Biodiversity Protection a
Jun 2026
www.undp.org
Frankfurt Conservation Center Opens: A New Platform for International Biodiversity and Nature Conservation - idw - Infor
Jun 2026
idw-online.de
Nature Is Speaking – Julia Roberts Is Mother Nature | Conservation International (CI) Sheryl Underwood (vxtQ5RyCfq) - Ms
Jun 2026
mshale.com
Interview: China increasingly significant in global biodiversity conservation, says British plant charity - Xinhua
May 2026
english.news.cn
ASU’s Conservation Futures Academy expands to meet global demand for conservation workforce skills - ASU News
Apr 2026
news.asu.edu
Cruise News: Carnival Corporation Signs Multi‑Year Partnership with Conservation International - The St Kitts Nevis Obse
Mar 2026
www.thestkittsnevisobserver.com
Carnival backs Conservation International's Caribbean mangrove restoration - Seatrade Cruise News
Mar 2026
www.seatrade-cruise.com
3 stories about forests that may surprise you - Conservation International
Mar 2026
www.conservation.org
“Living Gulf”: a partnership with Unilever to protect and restore mangroves for people, climate, and nature - Conservati
Mar 2026
www.conservation.org
Form filed
$308.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$271.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$235.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$290.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$187.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$159.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$140.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$145.0M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$138.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$207.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 185 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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 185 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1987
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Conservation International Foundation

What is Conservation International Foundation?
Conservation International Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Since 1987, Conservation International has worked to improve the lives of people everywhere by protecting oceans, forests and other living ecosystems.
When was Conservation International Foundation founded?
Conservation International Foundation was founded in 1987.
Who leads Conservation International Foundation?
Barbara Dipietro serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Conservation International Foundation located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is Conservation International Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Conservation International Foundation trustworthy?
Conservation International Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Conservation International Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521497470.
What is Conservation International Foundation's website?
http://www.conservation.org