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Nature Conservancy

THE MISSION OF THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS TO CONSERVE THE LANDS AND WATERS ON WHICH ALL LIFE DEPENDS.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1954

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 70%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.05%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.70
Program$0.70

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Nature 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
70% 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

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4,829

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JE
Jeff S••••••
ASST SEC DIR OF CAP MKTS & TAX

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.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Corporate Foundation Funds Nature-Based Climate Solutions, from Minnesota Peatlands to the Czech Countryside - StreetIns
Jun 2026
www.streetinsider.com
Wolf Ridge, Nature Conservancy Partner to Safeguard High-Biodiversity Campus - northshorejournal.co
Jun 2026
northshorejournal.co
Arctic Directory: AT&T teams up with Nature Conservancy to skip the bag - Petroleum News
Jun 2026
www.petroleumnews.com
The Nature Conservancy marks 75 years of science-driven conservation globally, with Hong Kong helping advance impact acr
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever acquire 1,900 acres for habitat restoration in Clay County - Grand Forks Heral
May 2026
www.grandforksherald.com
Nature Conservancy award supports URI research on salt marsh health – Rhody Today - The University of Rhode Island
Apr 2026
www.uri.edu
Trio of African countries eyeing nature finance deals, Nature Conservancy says - Reuters
Mar 2026
www.reuters.com
CSUDH Alumna Co-Founds California’s First Black-Owned Nature Conservancy - CSUDH News
Feb 2026
news.csudh.edu
Nature Conservancy awards $500K for Vermont land conservation - WCAX
Feb 2026
www.wcax.com
AI can help save fish, Nature Conservancy CEO says - Axios
Jan 2026
www.axios.com
Form filed
$1482.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1166.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1312.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1290.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1137.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 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

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 170 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 · 1951
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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