Conservation Nation
To diversify the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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Support wildlife conservation through education, grants, and programs protecting biodiversity and global ecosystems.
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To diversify the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConservation Nation is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 520853312. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for animal welfare charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Conservation Nation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 89/100.
Conservation Nation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.
Based on official tax filings, Conservation Nation has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 1% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Conservation Nation is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Conservation Nation. 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.
Conservation Nation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 1%. 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.
Support wildlife conservation through education, grants, and programs protecting biodiversity and global ecosystems. Conservation Nation is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: Conservation Nation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 1%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Conservation Nation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Conservation Nation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 520853312, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CONSERVATION NATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Conservation Nation
- What is Conservation Nation?
- Conservation Nation is a animal welfare supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Washington, United States. Support wildlife conservation through education, grants, and programs protecting biodiversity and global ecosystems.
- When was Conservation Nation founded?
- Conservation Nation was founded in 1965.
- Who leads Conservation Nation?
- Lynn Mento serves as Co-CEO.
- Where is Conservation Nation located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Conservation Nation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 2% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Conservation Nation trustworthy?
- Conservation Nation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Nation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 520853312.
- What is Conservation Nation's website?
- http://www.conservationnation.org