NATURA BOLIVIA FOUNDATION

EIN: 453337460 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Houston, TX

Total Revenue
$3,697,647
Total Expenses
$5,810,533
Total Assets
$1,860,159
Net Assets
$1,860,159
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
DE
Phone
2027687923
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NATURA BOLIVIA FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 81% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $5.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 57% operating deficit.

Mission

The Natura Bolivia Foundation is dedicated to implementing, and evaluating the impact of conservation and development programs, with a focus on watershed conservation, protected areas, and incentive based conservation in Bolivia. We work hand-in-hand with the Santa Cruz, Bolivia based Fundación Natura Bolivia (www.naturabolivia.org), improving the effectiveness of their interventions, and of other conservation projects around the world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $44,740 Revenue: $50,000

The Natura Bolivia Foundation assesses the effectiveness of conservation interventions in Latin America, though a program of academic and applied socioeconomic, hydrological, and biophysical...

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The Natura Bolivia Foundation assesses the effectiveness of conservation interventions in Latin America, though a program of academic and applied socioeconomic, hydrological, and biophysical research. In 2025 we monitored forest cover, biodiversity and water quality across Bolivia, and assessed the feasibility of a carbon capture project.

Program 2
Expenses: $144,158 Revenue: $202,183

The Natura Bolivia Foundation helps organizations around the world to implement better and more effective incentive-based conservation programs, through a targeted training and capacity building...

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The Natura Bolivia Foundation helps organizations around the world to implement better and more effective incentive-based conservation programs, through a targeted training and capacity building program. In 2025 we hired a consultant to design a training program on forest carbon projects and financed parts of a workshop in Cuenca, Ecuador

Program 3
Expenses: $5,618,972 Revenue: $3,407,708

The Natura Bolivia Foundation provides direct support to selected partner organizations to conserve large landscapes as protected areas, working with local governments and communities. In 2025, we...

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The Natura Bolivia Foundation provides direct support to selected partner organizations to conserve large landscapes as protected areas, working with local governments and communities. In 2025, we provided grant assistance to Fundacion Natura Bolivia and Cuencas Sustentables in Bolivia, Instituto Bien Comun in Peru and Fundacion Derrin in Colombia for these organizations to implement and finance conservation and development programs.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,659,891
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $37,756
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,697,647

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $5,807,870
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,807,870
Other Expenses $2,663
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,810,533

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,697,647 $2,048,514 +0.8%
Expenses $5,810,533 $1,223,287 +3.7%
Net Income $-2,112,886 $825,227 -3.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
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
0
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Leia Vogelle Secretary 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Osvaldo Sanchez Treasurer 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yolanda Cespedes President 2
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
2025 $3,697,647 $5,810,533 $1,860,159 $-2,112,886
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,104,210 $408,860 $3,147,818 $1,695,350
2022 $977,619 $184,029 $1,452,468 $793,590
2021 $390,066 $284,862 $658,878 $105,204
2020 $252,996 $196,443 $553,657 $56,553
2019 $836,593 $723,441 $497,104 $113,152
2018 $309,165 $331,040 $383,952 $-21,875
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