Nature Conservancy
THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS TO CONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS.
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Visit www.nature.orgAbout Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy is a environment organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530242652.
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Mission
The mission of the nature conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Nature Conservancy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1951, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNature Conservancy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 530242652. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.5B in annual revenue. 170 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Nature Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530242652. 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.
Nature Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Nature Conservancy is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years. Its registered address is 4245 Fairfax Dr Ste 100, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Nature Conservancy has $1.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Nature Conservancy 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 $1.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 170 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Nature Conservancy. 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, Nature Conservancy 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Nature Conservancy is a environment organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530242652. Nature Conservancy is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $1.5B is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Nature Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nature Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530242652, 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
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NATURE CONSERVANCY 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.
Corporate Foundation Funds Nature-Based Climate Solutions, from Minnesota Peatlands to the Czech Countryside - StreetInsider
Wolf Ridge, Nature Conservancy Partner to Safeguard High-Biodiversity Campus - northshorejournal.co
Arctic Directory: AT&T teams up with Nature Conservancy to skip the bag - Petroleum News
The Nature Conservancy marks 75 years of science-driven conservation globally, with Hong Kong helping advance impact across Asia Pacific - Yahoo Finance
The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever acquire 1,900 acres for habitat restoration in Clay County - Grand Forks Herald
Nature Conservancy award supports URI research on salt marsh health – Rhody Today - The University of Rhode Island
Trio of African countries eyeing nature finance deals, Nature Conservancy says - Reuters
CSUDH Alumna Co-Founds California’s First Black-Owned Nature Conservancy - CSUDH News
Nature Conservancy awards $500K for Vermont land conservation - WCAX
AI can help save fish, Nature Conservancy CEO says - Axios
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 - 170 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 · 170 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 · 1951
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Nature Conservancy
- What is Nature Conservancy?
- Nature Conservancy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Nature Conservancy is a environment organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 billion. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530242652.
- When was Nature Conservancy founded?
- Nature Conservancy was founded in 1951.
- Who leads Nature Conservancy?
- Jeff Schutes serves as ASST SEC DIR OF CAP MKTS & TAX.
- Where is Nature Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Nature Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Nature Conservancy trustworthy?
- Nature Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Nature Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530242652.
- What is Nature Conservancy's website?
- https://www.nature.org