ADVANCED CONSERVATION STRATEGIES

EIN: 204002778 501(c)(3) Environment

WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Total Revenue
$823,503
Total Expenses
$846,596
Total Assets
$502,671
Net Assets
$502,671
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
C Josh Donlan PhD
Phone
7575250990
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ADVANCED CONSERVATION STRATEGIES, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $824K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

We combine science and human-centered design to create new ways of approaching environmental problem solving. We conduct synthetic science to inform environmental conservation and sustainability decision-making. We collaborate with foundations and others to monitor, evaluate, and learn from existing environmental efforts and programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $246,111 Revenue: $0

IMPROVING FISHERIES SUSTAINABILITY IN CHILE AND PERU: SYSTEMS-LEVEL RESEARCH TO ASSESS, SYNTHESIZE, AND DESIGN INTERVENTION PLANS FOR PRIORITY FISHERIES TO IMPROVE THEIR SUSTAINABILITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $216,703 Revenue: $0

Reducing Illegal Fishing - Research to understand the extent and drivers of illegal fishing in Chile. Support a collaboration to develop and implement methodologies to provide low-cost monitoring...

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Reducing Illegal Fishing - Research to understand the extent and drivers of illegal fishing in Chile. Support a collaboration to develop and implement methodologies to provide low-cost monitoring data on vessels to reduce illegal activities.

Program 3
Expenses: $139,831 Revenue: $0

Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness in Western Indian Ocean - Leading the design and implementation of a new funding program in the Western Indian Ocean to support improving management...

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Marine Protected Area Management Effectiveness in Western Indian Ocean - Leading the design and implementation of a new funding program in the Western Indian Ocean to support improving management effectiveness of marine protected areas.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $806,739
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $16,764
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $823,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $170,926
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $764,521
Other Expenses $675,670
TOTAL EXPENSES $846,596

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $823,503 $756,414 +0.1%
Expenses $846,596 $982,025 -0.1%
Net Income $-23,093 $-225,611 -0.9%
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
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$170,039
Total Directors
5
$170,039
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
C JOSH DONLAN III PhD DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT 40
Officer Director
$170,039 $0 $170,039
RICHARD M DONLAN DIRECTOR 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY GREENE PhD DIRECTOR 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARL W LOHWATER DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY 5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNIE TERSHY PhD DIRECTOR 5
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 $823,503 $846,596 $502,671 $-23,093
2023 $756,414 $982,025 $525,764 $-225,611
2022 $714,862 $826,722 $751,375 $-111,860
2021 $1,125,149 $757,748 $863,235 $367,401
2020 $613,517 $924,842 $516,667 $-311,325
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