GUANACASTE DRY FOREST CONSERVATION FUND

EIN: 943280315 501(c)(3) Environment

HUNTINGTON, VT

Total Revenue
$2,757,580
Total Expenses
$3,514,874
Total Assets
$21,892,968
Net Assets
$21,790,556
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
8024346168
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

GUANACASTE DRY FOREST CONSERVATION FUND, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 66% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

The mission of the GDFCF is to carry out any project or initiative that will increase the chances of survival of the ecosystems and biodiversity of Area de Conservacion Guanacaste in Northern Costa Rica. See Schedule O for additional details.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,565,638

ACG BIODIVERSITY INVENTORY:FUNDED BIODIVERSITY INVENTORY OF THE AREA DE CONSERVACION GUANANACASTE (ACG) FOR DIRECT SCIENTIFIC BASIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, AND FOR USE IN MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION...

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ACG BIODIVERSITY INVENTORY:FUNDED BIODIVERSITY INVENTORY OF THE AREA DE CONSERVACION GUANANACASTE (ACG) FOR DIRECT SCIENTIFIC BASIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, AND FOR USE IN MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION DECISIONS BY ACG. EXPENSES INCLUDE THE OPERATING COSTS OF 13 RESEARCH STATIONS STAFFED BY LOCALLY-TRAINED PARATAXONOMISTS, FUNDING FOR RESEARCHERS AND ASSISTANTS, AND THE COST OF DNA BARCODING OF SPECIMENS COLLECTED.

Program 2
Expenses: $383,821

MADE DIRECT GRANTS TO AND OTHER PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE AREA DE CONSERVACION GUANACASTE TO SUBSIDIZE EQUIPMENT PURCHASES AND OTHER COSTS OF ITS OPERATIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $113,535 Revenue: $273,160

PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF LAND FOR PRESERVATION:THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED NO NEW LAND DURING 2023. CURRENT YEAR COSTS INCLUDE PROPERTY TAXES, LEGAL FEES, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE...

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PURCHASE AND HOLDING OF LAND FOR PRESERVATION:THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED NO NEW LAND DURING 2023. CURRENT YEAR COSTS INCLUDE PROPERTY TAXES, LEGAL FEES, AND OTHER EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S EXISTING LAND HOLDINGS. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED $137,638 OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PAYMENTS FROM THE GOVERNMENT OF COSTA RICA AS COMPENSATION FOR PRESERVING THESE FOREST LANDS, PLUS $135,522 FROM AN ELECTRICAL UTILITY COMPANY AS A MITIGATION PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WIND ENERGY UTILITY LINES OVER THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,141,690
Program Service Revenue $273,160
Investment Income $342,730
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,757,580

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $802,902
Salaries & Benefits $230,878
Fundraising Expenses $127,518
Program Expenses $3,136,091
Other Expenses $2,481,094
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,514,874

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,757,580 $8,090,494 -0.7%
Expenses $3,514,874 $2,974,608 +0.2%
Net Income $-757,294 $5,115,886 -1.1%
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
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
10

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
5
$173,295
Total Directors
13
$173,295
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ERIC PALOLA Exec Dir/Sec'y 40.00
Officer Director
$153,120 $20,175 $173,295
DANIEL JANZEN President 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WINNIE HALLWACHS Vice President 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE STROUD CFO 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JORGE CORTES NUNEZ Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK JOYCE Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD ZLOTNICK Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB PRINGLE Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
REX HAMILTON Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA O'CONNOR Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSIE HILL Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT MILLER Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEX SMITH Director 1.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,757,580 $3,514,874 $21,892,968 $-757,294
2022 $8,090,494 $2,974,608 $21,296,479 $5,115,886
2021 $3,460,477 $2,980,342 $19,091,340 $480,135
2020 $1,973,469 $2,538,202 $18,557,039 $-564,733
2019 $2,161,062 $3,426,861 $17,936,537 $-1,265,799
2018 $4,011,292 $2,216,294 $17,111,063 $1,794,998
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