NatureServe

EIN: 521884438 501(c)(3) Environment

Arlington, VA

Total Revenue
$8,529,867
Total Expenses
$9,124,307
Total Assets
$6,591,719
Net Assets
$2,566,227
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Anne Bowser
Phone
7039081800
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

NatureServe, founded in 1994, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $8.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 12% compared to the prior year.

Mission

NatureServe's mission is to leverage the power of science, data, and technology to guide biodiversity conservation and stewardship. We activate our mission by working with a network of 60+ partners located in states and provinces across North America.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,731,223 Revenue: $2,114,041

Scientific Data and Methods: NatureServe provides the trusted science that conservation depends on. Working with expert partners across North America, we collect and analyze data on plants, animals...

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Scientific Data and Methods: NatureServe provides the trusted science that conservation depends on. Working with expert partners across North America, we collect and analyze data on plants, animals, and ecosystems--especially those most at risk. Our science helps identify where species live, what threats they face, and which places need protection most urgently, so conservation dollars and actions can be targeted where they make the greatest difference.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,756,948 Revenue: $1,359,925

Conservation Products and Services: NatureServe turns complex biodiversity data into practical tools and information anyone can use. We maintain the most comprehensive information available on more...

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Conservation Products and Services: NatureServe turns complex biodiversity data into practical tools and information anyone can use. We maintain the most comprehensive information available on more than 100,000 species and ecosystems and share it through free and subscription-based tools like NatureServe Explorer. These products help land managers, governments, businesses, researchers, and the public understand what species exist, where they are found, and how they are doing--supporting smarter conservation and development decisions.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,415,472 Revenue: $1,095,614

Technology Research, Development, and Data Management: NatureServe builds and maintains the technology that powers modern conservation. Our core system helps states and provinces track and map rare...

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Technology Research, Development, and Data Management: NatureServe builds and maintains the technology that powers modern conservation. Our core system helps states and provinces track and map rare and threatened species and ecosystems, supporting environmental review and land-use planning across North America. We continuously improve this technology and are exploring new tools, including artificial intelligence, to speed up assessments and get critical information into the hands of decision-makers faster.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,482,878
Program Service Revenue $4,569,580
Investment Income $327,486
Other Revenue $149,923
TOTAL REVENUE $8,529,867

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $6,682,473
Fundraising Expenses $621,952
Program Expenses $5,903,643
Other Expenses $2,441,834
TOTAL EXPENSES $9,124,307

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $8,529,867 $9,651,081 -0.1%
Expenses $9,124,307 $10,163,194 -0.1%
Net Income $-594,440 $-512,113 +0.2%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
61
Volunteers
13

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
$414,435
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Bryce Maxell Board of Directors Member Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Carolyn Hendricks Board of Directors Member Vice Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Breckinridge Board of Directors Member Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nancy Weiss Board of Directors Member Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Anderson Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francisco Carrillo Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sunny Fleming Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Friesen Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cindy Hewitt Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debbie Lucas Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Quarles Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Trezise Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Weakley Board of Directors Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Bowser Chief Executive Officer 35.00
Officer
$178,800 $17,380 $196,180
Lori Scott Executive Director 35.00
Officer
$183,582 $34,673 $218,255
Regan Smyth VP of Conservation Science 35.00
Highest
$155,158 $9,272 $164,430
Karen Smith Fernandez Chief Advancement Officer 35.00
Highest
$137,933 $26,536 $164,469
Frank McLean IT Manager 35.00
Highest
$152,215 $21,909 $174,124
HauverDavid Burton Principal software Engineer 35.00
Highest
$131,068 $28,364 $159,432
Oscar Yurica Director of Finance 35.00
Highest
$129,226 $17,294 $146,520
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 $8,529,867 $9,124,307 $6,591,719 $-594,440
2024 $9,651,081 $10,163,194 $8,031,140 $-512,113
2023 $10,238,144 $10,102,392 $8,857,984 $135,752
2022 $7,695,284 $9,360,818 $6,918,777 $-1,665,534
2021 $7,142,183 $7,501,628 $9,695,088 $-359,445
2020 $7,678,594 $7,405,207 $9,879,091 $273,387
2019 $7,922,473 $8,510,786 $9,270,584 $-588,313
2018 $8,182,338 $8,498,363 $9,532,840 $-316,025
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