THE BIODIVERSITY GROUP

EIN: 203091062 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

TUCSON, AZ

Total Revenue
$328,753
Total Expenses
$277,452
Total Assets
$151,754
Net Assets
$151,754
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
Scott Trageser
Phone
5207807409
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE BIODIVERSITY GROUP, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $329K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 73% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $51K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

We protect Life Overlooked through ground-breaking expeditions developing novel technologies and supporting a global alliance.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $259,983 Revenue: $317,605

The Biodiversity Group operates a fiscal sponsorship and regranting program that provides charitable and administrative support to conservation initiatives that lack their own 501c3 status and choose...

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The Biodiversity Group operates a fiscal sponsorship and regranting program that provides charitable and administrative support to conservation initiatives that lack their own 501c3 status and choose to operate under fiscal sponsorship. TBG receives restricted funds on behalf of sponsored projects provides grant oversight and compliance support and disburses funds to approved domestic and international conservation partners for program implementation. In 2024 TBG supported multiple conservation partners projects and made direct programmatic disbursements grants and allocations to others as part of this fiscal sponsorship activity.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,716 Revenue: $0

TBG advances non-invasive conservation technology and field methods including development and dissemination of portable 3D scanning workflows for live animals and related outreach. In 2024 direct...

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TBG advances non-invasive conservation technology and field methods including development and dissemination of portable 3D scanning workflows for live animals and related outreach. In 2024 direct costs for this program included software expenses supplies materials including equipment-related purchases and travel associated with program work and outreach activities.

Program 3
Expenses: $735 Revenue: $0

TBG operates and improves Connect & Conserve an initiative that compiles and analyzes information on conservation organizations to support collaboration reduce fragmentation and improve the...

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TBG operates and improves Connect & Conserve an initiative that compiles and analyzes information on conservation organizations to support collaboration reduce fragmentation and improve the effectiveness of conservation networks. In 2024 TBG expanded the underlying database by adding more than 1,000 organizations rebuilt supporting dashboards and advanced analysis intended for publication on how organizational network distance can inform conservation decision-making and collaboration.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $306,347
Program Service Revenue $22,653
Investment Income $9
Other Revenue $-256
TOTAL REVENUE $328,753

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $227,873
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $2,253
Program Expenses $262,549
Other Expenses $49,579
TOTAL EXPENSES $277,452

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $328,753 $189,852 +0.7%
Expenses $277,452 $179,248 +0.5%
Net Income $51,301 $10,604 +3.8%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
7

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Scott Trageser Executive Director 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nikci Boyd Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Crutchfield Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randall Lockwood Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Waters Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $328,753 $277,452 $151,754 $51,301
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