Conservation Nation

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

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$1,203,834
Total Expenses
$2,687,009
Total Assets
$5,833,185
Net Assets
$5,784,087
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1965
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Lynn Mento
Phone
2027875861
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Conservation Nation, founded in 1965, is a community nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 87% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 123% operating deficit.

Mission

To diversify the conservation movement by funding and supporting conservationists from underrepresented communities while educating and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,043,930
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $141,613
Other Revenue $18,291
TOTAL REVENUE $1,203,834

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $788,632
Salaries & Benefits $1,057,479
Fundraising Expenses $318,151
Program Expenses $2,008,607
Other Expenses $840,898
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,687,009

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,203,834 $645,338 +0.9%
Expenses $2,687,009 $482,376 +4.6%
Net Income $-1,483,175 $162,962 -10.1%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
11
Volunteers
41

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
6
$254,496
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Barbara Lang Board Chair Executive Committee Chair 1.22
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Wyndee Parker Board Vice Chair 0.56
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcia Marsh Treasurer Board Finance, Audit/Invest. Comm. Chair 0.56
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Marja Diaz Secretary 0.56
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alonford Robinson Jr Immediate Past Chair 0.56
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Kress Board Governance Nominating Committee Chair 0.56
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Asai Board Member 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabby Salazar Board Member 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ashley Smith Board Member 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yelberton Watkins Board Member 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin VG Wells Board Member 0.41
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Mento CEO 40.00
Officer
$239,360 $15,136 $254,496
Mark Ibrahim Director of Technology 40.00
Highest
$103,652 $5,528 $109,180
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 $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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