Conservation Nation

EIN: 520853312 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$989,290
Total Expenses
$2,376,671
Total Assets
$4,876,646
Net Assets
$4,647,981
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Tricia Reilly Koch
Phone
2027875861
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Conservation Nation, founded in 1965, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $989K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 140% operating deficit.

Mission

To strengthen the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from all communities, while educating and inspiring the next generation of wildlife champions.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $777,771

Inspiring the next generation: The Organization offers free programs to inspire and educate an inclusive generation of wildlife champions, with a special focus on middle school students in...

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Inspiring the next generation: The Organization offers free programs to inspire and educate an inclusive generation of wildlife champions, with a special focus on middle school students in traditionally underestimated communities. We offer the Conservation Nation Academy program with a virtually accessible in-school curriculum featuring inspiring role model conservationists and we support field trips to provide awe-inspiring experiences in nature. Our education programs aspire to develop a student's conservation mindset and ethic, to build their confidence in nature, and to cultivate future conservation champions and leaders.

Program 2
Expenses: $721,537

Advancing conservation through the Collective: The Organization cultivates a global community of individuals and organizations focused on amplifying different perspectives in conservation to solve...

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Advancing conservation through the Collective: The Organization cultivates a global community of individuals and organizations focused on amplifying different perspectives in conservation to solve urgent biodiversity challenges. Through the Conservation Nation Collective, the Organization engages a select group of champions and donors to partner in designing and implementing wildlife conservation and education initiatives of personal and global significance. Through these multi-year initiatives, the program advances innovative, scalable conservation solutions while expanding access to conservation education, creating opportunities for youth to connect with nature, and strengthening pathways into conservation careers. The program also builds the capacity of community-based conservation and education organizations to increase impact and long-term sustainability. Program expenses support the development, implementation, and expansion of these initiatives and related program activities.

Program 3
Expenses: $329,945

Supporting Wildlife Conservationists: The Organization offers support to help save wildlife and their habitats around the world and builds a stronger and all-encompassing wildlife conservation...

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Supporting Wildlife Conservationists: The Organization offers support to help save wildlife and their habitats around the world and builds a stronger and all-encompassing wildlife conservation community focused on solving urgent biodiversity challenges. Our programs provide funding and support to conservationists from all communities to advance their critical work and opportunities to emerging conservationists that would otherwise be beyond their reach. Programs include grants, professional development, fellowships, and internships. These conservationists then become powerful role models for the students we reach, thereby creating a much-needed 'flywheel of support' with energy powered by supporting today's wildlife champions who in turn inspire tomorrow's wildlife champions as they take the mantle and become the next larger group of inspiring role models, and so on.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $555,702
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $412,659
Other Revenue $20,929
TOTAL REVENUE $989,290

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $633,008
Salaries & Benefits $1,078,725
Fundraising Expenses $136,651
Program Expenses $1,829,253
Other Expenses $664,938
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,376,671

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $989,290 $1,203,834 -0.2%
Expenses $2,376,671 $2,687,009 -0.1%
Net Income $-1,387,381 $-1,483,175 -0.1%
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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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
38

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
8
$475,897
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Wyndee Parker Board Chair 0.67
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Lang Imme. Past Chair, Exec.Comm. Chair 0.67
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabby Salazar Board Vice Chair 0.48
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcia Marsh Treasurer & Finance, Audit/Invest. Comm. Chair 1.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marja Diaz Secretary 0.48
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Kress Nominating Comm. Chair 0.48
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Smith Board Member 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Asai Board Member 0.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin VG Wells Board Member 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Liza McFadden Board Member 1.28
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Martin Board Member 0.40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yelberton Watkins Board Member 0.20
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Mento Co-CEO 40.00
Officer
$166,294 $10,458 $176,752
Tricia Reilly Koch Co-CEO 30.00
Officer
$191,293 $10,918 $202,211
Elizabeth A Skorochod Managing Director 40.00
Officer
$95,953 $981 $96,934
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 $989,290 $2,376,671 $4,876,646 $-1,387,381
2024 $1,203,834 $2,687,009 $5,833,185 $-1,483,175
2023 $2,812,210 $2,911,799 $6,574,007 $-99,589
2023 $645,338 $482,376 $6,909,725 $162,962
2022 $3,326,710 $2,217,245 $6,221,716 $1,109,465
2021 $4,168,308 $5,527,227 $6,377,291 $-1,358,919
2020 $7,386,045 $9,839,383 $12,828,019 $-2,453,338
2018 $13,059,139 $12,378,448 $10,976,864 $680,691
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