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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Mission
To diversify the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Conservation Nation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1965, it predates 92% of the animal welfare charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Conservation Nation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 520853312. 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 Nation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 90/100.
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 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Conservation Nation 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Support wildlife conservation through education, grants, and programs protecting biodiversity and global ecosystems. Conservation Nation is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Conservation Nation 2026 Grant Program for Early- to Mid-Career Conservationists Worldwide (Up to US$5,000) - After School Africa
APSARA, India strengthen heritage conservation cooperation - Khmer Times
Wave and Conservation Nation launch Fellowship program to champion conservationists - Yahoo Finance
How Listening to Nature Builds Empathy — and Why That Matters for Conservation - Better Magazine
Wave and Conservation Nation launch Fellowship program to champion conservationists - Weekly Voice
Life, leadership and conservation - W&M News
Top 10 African Countries With the Best Wildlife Conservation Efforts in 2025 - The African Exponent
Apply for Conservation Nation Grant Program - fundsforNGOs
Conservation Nation Announces Nature Field Trip Grants for Teachers - citybiz
Conservation Nation emerges from Friends of the National Zoo with new mission - The Business Journals
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 98 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, DC, United States.
- What is Conservation Nation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Conservation Nation trustworthy?
- Conservation Nation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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