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The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation

The conservation fund is in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit

Environment Arlington, VA EIN 521388917 · IRS Reg 52-1388917 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation

A land conservation organization creating nature-based solutions for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1985

Mission

The conservation fund is in the business of conservation, creating innovative solutions that drive nature-based action for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($342.9 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 521388917. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (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 $373M in annual revenue. 150 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('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.

The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation has $373M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% 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.

The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation 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 very-large organization. It has $373M in annual revenue. The organization has 150 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation. 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.

The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. 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.

A land conservation organization creating nature-based solutions for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities. The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.

Among environment charities registered in United States: The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $373M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521388917, 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
$100M-$1B
0% 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

JO
John Gilbert
EVP & CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BL
Blaine T P••••••• J•
SVP CONSERVATION ACQUISITIONS
BR
Brian J D••••••
SVP & DIRECTOR OF WORKING FOREST FUND
CH
Charles A C•••••••••
Director
CH
Christopher D B•••
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
C
C P••••• S••••• I••
Director
DA
Daniel T••••••
CHAIR
DA
David P B••••••
Director
DE
Dean H C•••••
EVP & GENERAL COUNSEL
DR
Dr J••• L L••• T•••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth E••••
DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL & ASST SEC
EL
Elizabeth P•••••
VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ER
Erik J M•••••
VP CLIMATE AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY
ER
Erik M•••••
VP CLIMATE AND WATER SUSTAINABILITY
EV
Evan H S••••
SVP CONSERVATION VENTURES
GR
Gregory A B••••
Director
G
G W••••• H•••••
Director
IN
Ingrid B••••
Director
IN
Ingrid C B••••
Director
JA
James W•••••••••
Director
JA
Jay F W•••••
Director
JA
Jay W•••••••
CHAIR (THRU 07/2022)
JE
Jennifer H••••••••
Director
JE
Jennifer L H••••••••
Director
JI
Jill L L••• T•••••••
Director
JO
John G••••••
EVP & CFO
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$373.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$327.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$302.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$264.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$262.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation This page 79 $373.2 million 0%
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 - 150 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation

What is The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation?
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. A land conservation organization creating nature-based solutions for climate protection, sustainable economies and vibrant communities.
When was The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation founded?
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation was founded in 1985.
Who leads The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation?
John Gilbert serves as EVP & CFO.
Where is The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation located?
Headquartered in Arlington, United States.
What is The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation trustworthy?
The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521388917. Registration: 52-1388917 (United States).
What is The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit Corporation's website?
http://www.conservationfund.org