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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Conservation Nation

Support wildlife conservation through education, grants, and programs protecting biodiversity and global ecosystems.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
D115
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

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 where
Animal Welfare · NTEE D115
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 2%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.02 ($2.0 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Conservation 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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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
2% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

LY
Lynn Mento
Co-CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexander B W••••••
Director
AL
Alex W••••••
Assistant Director, Finance
AL
Alonford A• R•••••••
Director
BA
Barbara L•••
Vice Chair
BR
Brian S••••
Director
CI
Cindy L••••
Gov. & Nominating Committee Chair
CY
Cynthia L••••
Director
CY
Cynthia M•••••
SECRETARY
DA
Dan P••••••
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
DA
David B•••
Director
DA
David M•••
Director
ER
Eric K••••••
Director
GE
Gerald D S•••• J•
Board Member
HE
Helen L M••••
EVENT MANAGER
JO
John L•••••••
Director
JO
John M•••
Treasurer & Fin.,Audit & Investment Chair
JO
Joyce R•••••
Board Member
KA
Karen K••••
Board Member
KA
Kate S•••••••
COO
KA
Kathleen H••••• S•••••••
COO
KA
Kathleen S•••••••
Director & PEOPLE & ORG.
LA
Larry H••••••
Board Member
LA
Larry H••••••
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
LA
Laura L••••••
VICE CHAIR
LO
Lotte L•••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other animal welfare in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Conservation Nation This page 76 $1.2 million 2%
Colorado Horse Rescue 89 $3.6 million -
Friends of at Pima Animal Care Center 89 $3.9 million -
Brazoria County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty … 89 $1.9 million -
Alley Cat Rescue Inc 89 $3.3 million -
Pope Memorial Spca of Concord Merrimack County 89 $1.2 million -
Operation Catnip of Gainesville Inc 89 $1.1 million 5%
Lifesavers Inc 89 $2.4 million 4%
New Hampshire Spca 89 $5.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 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