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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
76/100 · 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
🌿 Environment
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 91

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$0.01 ($8.4 million)

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. 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 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $1.3B in annual revenue. 170 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Nature Conservancy 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 environment charities in United States is 91/100.

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 $1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% 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 a 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 $1.3B 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.

Nature Conservancy 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. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Nature Conservancy profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1951.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Nature Conservancy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $1.3B 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
1% 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

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Leadership

JE
Jeff Schutes
ASST SEC DIR OF CAP MKTS & TAX

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy B••••••••
Director
AN
Ana M P••••
Director
BO
Bola O•••••••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
BR
Brenda S••••••
SECRETARY
BR
Brian M•••••
FORMER CHIEF CONS OFFICER
CH
Charles B••••••
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
CL
Claudia M••••••
Director
CR
Craig O M••••
Director
DA
David B••••
CHIEF CONSERVATION OFFICER
DA
David M C•••••
GLOBAL AGRICULTURE DIRECTOR
DO
Douglas B P••••
Director
ED
Edwin M•••••••
Director
FR
Frances A U••••
BOARD CHAIR
FR
Fred H•
Director
HA
Hans B••••
INTERIM GENERAL COUNSEL (3/21-6/21)
HA
Harry R H••••
Director
HE
Heather T•••••
CHIEF SCIENTIST/STRATEGY INNOVATION
HU
Hugh P•••••••••
CHIEF SCIENTIST
JA
James A•••••• J•
Director
JA
James W••••• A••
FRMR CHIEF DEV OFFICER (UNTIL 12/19)
JA
Jan G•••••••••
NA REGIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR
JA
Jan M•••••
GLOBAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
JE
Jeff S••••••
Asst Treas Dir Cap Mkts & Tax
JE
Jennifer M•••••
Director & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
JO
John B••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1482.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1166.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1312.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1290.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1137.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nature Conservancy This page 76 $1.3 billion 1%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

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 - 170 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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

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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, United States.
What is Nature Conservancy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nature Conservancy trustworthy?
Nature Conservancy 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 Nature Conservancy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530242652.
What is Nature Conservancy's website?
https://www.nature.org