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Sempervirens Fund

Protect and permanently preserve santa cruz redwood forest habitat.

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Sempervirens Fund

Sempervirens Fund is a environment organization based in MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $9.2 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942155097.

Founded
Headquarters
Los Altos, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

Protect and permanently preserve santa cruz redwood forest habitat.

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: 57%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.53%
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)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sempervirens Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1906, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% of the 30,143 environment 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Sempervirens Fund is a registered environment nonprofit based in Los Altos, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1906 and has been operating for 120 years. Its EIN is 942155097. 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 $11M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Sempervirens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942155097. 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.

Sempervirens Fund 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.

Sempervirens Fund is located in Los Altos, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1906 and has been active for 120 years.

Based on official tax filings, Sempervirens Fund has $11M in annual revenue. It allocates 57% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% 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.

Sempervirens Fund 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 large organization. It has $11M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Sempervirens Fund. 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, Sempervirens Fund 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

Sempervirens Fund is a environment organization based in MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $9.2 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942155097. Sempervirens Fund is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1906.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $11M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Sempervirens Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sempervirens Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942155097, 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
$10M-$100M
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
25

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Sara B••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

California State Parks Acquires 153-Acre NoraBella property from Sempervirens Fund, Permanently Expanding Big Basin Redw
Feb 2026
www.parks.ca.gov
Sempervirens Fund launches first Redwoods Festival, happening Sunday at Roaring Camp - Lookout Santa Cruz
May 2025
lookout.co
Form filed
$11.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Sempervirens Fund hires first government relations director - Santa Cruz Sentinel
Dec 2023
www.santacruzsentinel.com
Form filed
$9.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.8M revenue
FY2021
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 - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 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 · 96 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 · 1906
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Sempervirens Fund

What is Sempervirens Fund?
Sempervirens Fund is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Altos, United States. Sempervirens Fund is a environment organization based in MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States. Annual revenue: $9.2 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 942155097.
When was Sempervirens Fund founded?
Sempervirens Fund was founded in 1906.
Who leads Sempervirens Fund?
Sara Barth serves as Executive Director.
Where is Sempervirens Fund located?
Headquartered in Los Altos, CA, United States.
What is Sempervirens Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Sempervirens Fund trustworthy?
Sempervirens Fund 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 Sempervirens Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942155097.
What is Sempervirens Fund's website?
http://www.sempervirens.org