The Nature Conservancy

Protecting Nature. Preserving Life.

aka The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | www.nature.org

Mission

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 81 countries and territories: 40 by direct conservation impact and 41 through partners.

Ruling year info

1954

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Jennifer Morris

Main address

4245 N Fairfax Dr Ste 100

Arlington, VA 22203 USA

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EIN

53-0242652

Subject area info

Environment

Agriculture, fishing and forestry

Population served info

Adults

Children and youth

NTEE code info

Environmental Quality, Protection, and Beautification N.E.C. (C99)

Environmental Education and Outdoor Survival Programs (C60)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

The Nature Conservancy creates conservation results built to last.

In today's world, everything is connected. And that is the crux of how we get conservation done.

We build on our work at particular sites, taking successful ideas and growing them into coordinated strategies across many places and countries. We integrate our efforts so that policy, funding, training and science all work together.

We look at the big picture, taking a global view of the Earth's habitats -- forests, oceans and estuaries, lakes, deserts and grasslands -- and the major threats to those habitats, such as climate change, habitat fragmentation, and invasive species.

Yet we are grounded in the places we aim to conserve. In each place we work, our local staffs and partners tailor conservation actions to reflect an area's unique natural, cultural and economic conditions. We take an integrated, ecosystem-based approach that crosses political boundaries. We depend on local partners and stakeholders to identify, support and help implement realistic conservation solutions.

By linking our on-the-ground, in-the-water efforts with our global priorities and strategies, The Nature Conservancy creates conservation results built to last.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Conservation in Africa

Our vision for Africa is rooted in its people—and our conservation approach focuses on working with local communities, governments, and organizations to conserve and enhance Africa's shared resources. However, a warming climate, a growing population and our need for natural resources are threatening nature as never before.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Conservation in Asia Pacific

Asia Pacific is home to over 4.3 billion people (60 percent of the global population), nurtures some of the oldest cultures on the planet, and offers a wealth of diverse landscapes and seascapes—from the heights of the Himalayas to the depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation in Canada

We believe that nature—thriving and full of life—is the foundation of strong communities, a prosperous economy, and a future worth passing on to our grandchildren. Our Canadian affiliate, Nature United, brings together partners in Indigenous and other governments, communities, industries and non-profits to define new pathways towards a sustainable future.

Population(s) Served

First Nations of Canada

Conservation in the Caribbean

The Caribbean is one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine regions. Home to iconic wildlife and vulnerable coastal communities, the region's once abundant ocean, coasts and coral reefs have suffered alarming decline. For more than 40 years, TNC has been protecting the breathtaking beauty that makes the Caribbean the unique paradise that it is and the resources that sustain the millions who live there.

Conservation in Europe

Conservation is one of the most critical issues of our time, and Europe’s environmental leadership influences the world. In Europe, The Nature Conservancy leverages science, policy, finance and proven field experience from nearly seven decades of success in over 70 countries to drive globally relevant strategies in Europe and from Europe for large scale and lasting conservation impact.

Conservation in India

With 8% of the Earth’s biodiversity, India is home to spectacular and diverse natural places, and unique wildlife. India recognizes the need to protect its natural heritage for its intrinsic values, and the well-being of its people. We are working to support India’s vision of “developing without destruction” by finding science-led solutions for challenges at the interface of conservation and development.

Conservation in Latin America

With 40 percent of the world’s species, more than a quarter of the Earth’s forests and the second largest reef on the planet, Latin America is a beacon of hope for a planet facing a changing climate and growing demands for food, water and energy.

Conservation in the United States

TNC works across all 50 states to conserve the lands and waters on which life depends. A leading conservation organization in the United States and around the world, TNC works with public and private partners to ensure our lands and waters are protected for future generations.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Children and youth

Where we work

Africa
Asia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
China
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Rep.
Europe
Guatemala
India
Indonesia
Mexico
Mongolia
Myanmar
Oceania
Puerto Rico
South America
United States

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

The Nature Conservancy is taking on the tough issues facing conservation today — from climate change to coral reefs, to energy development in a growing world. We are applying high level strategies to our conservation work around the world. TNC has ambitious goals that we are committed to achieving by 2030: our 2030 Goals.

- We will avoid or sequester 3 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions (CO²e) annually.
- We will help 100 million people at severe risk of climate-related emergencies.
- We will conserve 4 billion hectares of ocean.
- We will conserve 650 million hectares of lands.
- We will conserve 1 million kilometers of river systems and 30 million hectares of lakes and wetlands.
- We are supporting the leadership of 45 million people whose well-being and livelihoods depend on healthy ocean, freshwater, and lands.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

TACKLE THE CLIMATE CRISIS
We are limiting the long-term increase in average global temperature to 1.5° C and helping vulnerable communities adapt to changes already underway.

PROTECT 30% OF THE PLANET
We must protect the most biodiverse and carbon-rich lands, oceans, and freshwater systems on Earth, and we have a short window of time to do it.

TRANSFORM FOOD AND FRESHWATER SYSTEMS
We are supporting food producers and water managers to use practices that improve biodiversity, water supplies and climate outcomes.

ACTIVATE PEOPLE-CENTERED CONSERVATION
We are accelerating partnerships with frontline and Indigenous communities to support their sovereignty and help dismantle barriers to equal access to nature’s benefits.

MAXIMIZE OUR IMPACT
These are the cross-cutting strategies that support all of our work and help us learn, share and innovate our conservation methods so we can achieve our 2030 goals.

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE

The Conservancy is a world leader in cutting-edge conservation science with more than 400 staff scientists around the globe. With a grounding in rigorous science, we take innovative conservation approaches from idea to impact, scaling to achieve system change.

CONSERVATION BY DESIGN

For more than a decade, The Nature Conservancy's work has been guided by a framework we call Conservation by Design — a systematic approach that determines where to work, what to conserve, what strategies we should use and how effective we have been.

PARTNERING WITH INDIGENOUS PEOPLES AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Lasting conservation must actively involve the people linked to the natural systems we seek to protect. Their voices must be at the center of what we do. We are continually learning and growing in how we show up as an authentic, ethical partner.

DRIVING POLICY

We use a practical, nonpartisan approach to show policymakers across the political spectrum how nature can provide effective solutions to major challenges like climate change.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

We believe conservation is best advanced when diverse teams, partners and local communities are working together to better understand and protect our planet. We recognize the Conservancy's mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. TNC is dedicated to an inclusive workplace where our staff, volunteers and external partners represent, appreciate and uplift the communities we serve and intend to serve.

WORKING WITH COMPANIES

For decades, The Nature Conservancy has recognized that the private sector has an important role to play in advancing our conservation mission. We are applying our science, reach, expertise in conservation planning, and on-the-ground experience to help businesses make better decisions, understand the value of nature, and protect it.

INNOVATIVE CONSERVATION FINANCE

By catalyzing more investment in nature's services, protection and restoration throughout the years, The Nature Conservancy has been at the cutting edge of science, land conservation and innovative financing solutions. We are always testing new ways to further our reach — we unlock new sources of capital that allow us to scale up our work far beyond what traditional funding can do alone.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

We've protected more than 125 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally.

We are impacting conservation in 76 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 39 through partners.

We address the planet’s most pressing issues today, including climate change, biodiversity loss, food and water security, and city growth.

Financials

The Nature Conservancy

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

0.77

Average of 1.82 over 10 years

Months of cash in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

1.5

Average of 2 over 10 years

Fringe rate in 2023

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

25%

Average of 25% over 10 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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The Nature Conservancy

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$531,882,088
Government Grants	$105,423,426
Program Services	$261,540,942
Investments	($53,283,950)
Special Events	$163,985
Sales	$3,818,332
Other	$6,702,001
Total Revenue	$856,246,824

Expenses
Program Services	$639,890,857
Administration	$107,062,615
Fundraising	$75,038,298
Total Expenses	$821,991,770
Net Gain/Loss	$34,255,054

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$913,448
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$6,181,587
Insurance Expenses	$3,400,726
Interest Expenses	$16,497,683
Investment Management Fees	$7,202,230
Legal Fees	$2,245,534
Pension Plan Contributions	$13,288,912
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$4,776,679

Revenue
Contributions	$527,010,735
Government Grants	$122,450,349
Program Services	$204,321,094
Investments	$62,058,262
Special Events	($452,041)
Sales	$3,758,867
Other	$6,670,175
Total Revenue	$925,817,441

Expenses
Program Services	$544,776,014
Administration	$101,289,582
Fundraising	$69,199,758
Total Expenses	$715,265,354
Net Gain/Loss	$210,552,087

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,050,888
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,371,678
Insurance Expenses	$3,387,696
Interest Expenses	$22,631,787
Investment Management Fees	$6,638,704
Legal Fees	$1,631,101
Pension Plan Contributions	$12,628,459
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$4,571,866

Revenue
Contributions	$504,031,637
Government Grants	$149,419,718
Program Services	$232,038,350
Investments	$100,849,945
Special Events	($235,224)
Sales	$5,248,756
Other	$5,684,581
Total Revenue	$997,037,763

Expenses
Program Services	$672,756,640
Administration	$106,405,453
Fundraising	$73,533,115
Total Expenses	$852,695,208
Net Gain/Loss	$144,342,555

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,127,775
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,983,169
Insurance Expenses	$3,624,585
Interest Expenses	$19,877,051
Investment Management Fees	$7,046,683
Legal Fees	$3,170,971
Pension Plan Contributions	$13,471,693
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$5,605,856

Revenue
Contributions	$535,923,725
Government Grants	$149,744,370
Program Services	$151,038,082
Investments	$99,090,124
Special Events	($174,316)
Sales	$5,887,345
Other	$7,622,976
Total Revenue	$949,132,306

Expenses
Program Services	$558,787,835
Administration	$114,270,650
Fundraising	$83,348,329
Total Expenses	$756,406,814
Net Gain/Loss	$192,725,492

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,363,546
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$6,429,398
Insurance Expenses	$3,075,906
Interest Expenses	$19,193,583
Investment Management Fees	$8,513,281
Legal Fees	$2,049,319
Pension Plan Contributions	$14,103,474
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$8,663,013

Revenue
Contributions	$500,008,732
Government Grants	$110,757,915
Program Services	$183,578,557
Investments	$54,799,578
Special Events	$118,679
Sales	$5,878,163
Other	$3,992,219
Total Revenue	$859,133,843

Expenses
Program Services	$542,168,978
Administration	$122,163,948
Fundraising	$87,884,038
Total Expenses	$752,216,964
Net Gain/Loss	$106,916,879

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,347,729
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,965,451
Insurance Expenses	$3,963,612
Interest Expenses	$19,002,878
Investment Management Fees	$11,242,691
Legal Fees	$1,452,933
Pension Plan Contributions	$15,494,892
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$7,924,739

Revenue
Contributions	$598,096,748
Government Grants	$110,849,784
Program Services	$134,562,207
Investments	$96,386,696
Special Events	($528,389)
Sales	$5,963,795
Other	$4,659,580
Total Revenue	$949,990,421

Expenses
Program Services	$529,509,734
Administration	$127,436,862
Fundraising	$91,748,969
Total Expenses	$748,695,565
Net Gain/Loss	$201,294,856

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,474,396
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,885,695
Insurance Expenses	$4,141,397
Interest Expenses	$18,617,552
Investment Management Fees	$12,378,507
Legal Fees	$1,876,219
Pension Plan Contributions	$18,526,466
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$9,386,956

Revenue
Contributions	$630,713,562
Government Grants	$86,366,748
Program Services	$172,631,710
Investments	$62,249,764
Special Events	($466,240)
Sales	$4,676,291
Other	$2,636,827
Total Revenue	$958,808,662

Expenses
Program Services	$564,228,371
Administration	$142,254,032
Fundraising	$89,529,538
Total Expenses	$796,011,941
Net Gain/Loss	$162,796,721

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,661,758
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,950,300
Insurance Expenses	$4,505,866
Interest Expenses	$17,919,232
Investment Management Fees	$12,656,482
Legal Fees	$2,301,971
Pension Plan Contributions	$18,113,388
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$11,128,982

Revenue
Contributions	$626,883,967
Government Grants	$102,248,686
Program Services	$129,551,983
Investments	$49,917,622
Special Events	($1,805,125)
Sales	$4,203,885
Other	$3,538,655
Total Revenue	$914,539,673

Expenses
Program Services	$549,683,495
Administration	$150,897,502
Fundraising	$109,702,623
Total Expenses	$810,283,620
Net Gain/Loss	$104,256,053

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,656,143
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$5,135,027
Insurance Expenses	$5,182,440
Interest Expenses	$18,096,907
Investment Management Fees	$10,299,977
Legal Fees	$2,159,657
Pension Plan Contributions	$20,055,759
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$15,133,781

Revenue
Contributions	$665,414,853
Government Grants	$108,446,526
Program Services	$116,334,566
Investments	$107,541,532
Special Events	($961,252)
Sales	$4,590,855
Other	$4,874,883
Total Revenue	$1,006,241,963

Expenses
Program Services	$552,228,504
Administration	$156,315,146
Fundraising	$120,944,681
Total Expenses	$829,488,331
Net Gain/Loss	$176,753,632

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,557,008
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$6,392,868
Insurance Expenses	$5,784,342
Interest Expenses	$16,564,581
Investment Management Fees	$11,684,015
Legal Fees	$2,041,592
Pension Plan Contributions	$21,221,692
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$26,031,529

Revenue
Contributions	$831,984,439
Government Grants	$109,198,756
Program Services	$115,642,257
Investments	$117,776,594
Special Events	($1,144,325)
Sales	$6,684,348
Other	$4,488,629
Total Revenue	$1,184,630,698

Expenses
Program Services	$615,798,856
Administration	$168,960,005
Fundraising	$122,795,011
Total Expenses	$907,553,872
Net Gain/Loss	$277,076,826

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,705,692
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$6,000,899
Insurance Expenses	$5,618,064
Interest Expenses	$14,921,459
Investment Management Fees	$15,593,387
Legal Fees	$1,871,232
Pension Plan Contributions	$23,546,325
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$16,793,545

Revenue
Contributions	$617,581,785
Government Grants	$122,266,421
Program Services	$154,634,920
Investments	$88,466,291
Special Events	($299,410)
Sales	$10,979,628
Other	$4,459,089
Total Revenue	$998,088,724

Expenses
Program Services	$624,416,111
Administration	$168,282,438
Fundraising	$139,919,399
Total Expenses	$932,617,948
Net Gain/Loss	$65,470,776

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,749,197
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$6,504,408
Insurance Expenses	$5,901,372
Interest Expenses	$17,368,464
Investment Management Fees	$16,902,760
Legal Fees	$2,453,397
Pension Plan Contributions	$24,625,742
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$19,781,805

Revenue
Contributions	$822,269,086
Government Grants	$123,521,397
Program Services	$161,714,698
Investments	$15,772,516
Special Events	($314,383)
Sales	$0
Other	$14,427,360
Total Revenue	$1,137,390,674

Expenses
Program Services	$642,805,369
Administration	$173,075,756
Fundraising	$91,160,244
Total Expenses	$907,041,369
Net Gain/Loss	$230,349,305

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,640,816
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$2,430,987
Insurance Expenses	$6,695,219
Interest Expenses	$14,045,270
Investment Management Fees	$546,270
Legal Fees	$1,487,083
Pension Plan Contributions	$22,879,669
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$7,731,238

Revenue
Contributions	$839,062,372
Government Grants	$101,521,407
Program Services	$132,497,280
Investments	$199,340,819
Special Events	$170
Sales	$5,139,459
Other	$12,569,333
Total Revenue	$1,290,130,840

Expenses
Program Services	$637,586,333
Administration	$152,339,669
Fundraising	$118,700,328
Total Expenses	$908,626,330
Net Gain/Loss	$381,504,510

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,340,567
Advertising & Promotion	$2,339,729
Information Technology Expenses	$2,531,817
Insurance Expenses	$6,272,325
Interest Expenses	$29,492,655
Investment Management Fees	$20,875,886
Legal Fees	$3,064,335
Pension Plan Contributions	$21,920,727
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$8,418,546

Revenue
Contributions	$810,586,457
Government Grants	$116,545,635
Program Services	$95,051,691
Investments	$273,438,390
Special Events	$17,704
Sales	$4,764,153
Other	$11,704,773
Total Revenue	$1,312,108,803

Expenses
Program Services	$676,480,162
Administration	$182,191,737
Fundraising	$146,209,338
Total Expenses	$1,004,881,237
Net Gain/Loss	$307,227,566

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$2,414,212
Advertising & Promotion	$4,705,081
Information Technology Expenses	$7,875,757
Insurance Expenses	$6,948,875
Interest Expenses	$13,201,109
Investment Management Fees	$34,728,291
Legal Fees	$1,879,266
Pension Plan Contributions	$25,558,635
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$15,273,591

Revenue
Contributions	$853,714,870
Government Grants	$125,974,699
Program Services	$104,766,430
Investments	$61,863,818
Special Events	$8,374
Sales	$5,829,230
Other	$13,852,598
Total Revenue	$1,166,010,019

Expenses
Program Services	$754,384,403
Administration	$190,463,542
Fundraising	$175,051,396
Total Expenses	$1,119,899,341
Net Gain/Loss	$46,110,678

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,548,335
Advertising & Promotion	$7,585,061
Information Technology Expenses	$8,537,746
Insurance Expenses	$7,779,602
Interest Expenses	$25,816,162
Investment Management Fees	$17,375,597
Legal Fees	$1,934,392
Pension Plan Contributions	$27,892,313
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$23,602,442

The Nature Conservancy

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Contributions	$531,882,088
Cash & Equivalents	$48,604,903	$53,320,004	$4,715,101
Accounts Receivable	$2,294,270	$2,084,622	($209,648)
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$137,736,319	$147,044,731	$9,308,412
Receivable, Other	$13,183,249	$10,618,060	($2,565,189)
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,821,084,797	$1,541,767,930	($279,316,867)
Investment, Other	$1,513,050	$1,212,805	($300,245)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,310,714,529	$3,806,894,224	$496,179,695
Other	$301,262,807	$74,262,694	($227,000,113)
Total Assets	$5,636,393,924	$5,637,205,070	$811,146

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Accounts Payable	$13,910,338	$9,445,919	($4,464,419)
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$34,928,799	$34,635,927	($292,872)
Loans and Notes	$315,929,063	$341,418,676	$25,489,613
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$126,119,000	$123,410,000	($2,709,000)
Other	$257,407,169	$504,643,391	$247,236,222
Total Liabilities	$748,294,369	$1,013,553,913	$265,259,544

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2008	Jun 30, 2009	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$442,795,896	$458,144,832	$15,348,936
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$263,741,864	$277,733,845	$13,991,981
Total Restricted Net Assets	$706,537,760	$735,878,677	$29,340,917
Unrestricted Net Assets	$4,181,561,795	$3,887,772,480	($293,789,315)
Net Assets	$4,888,099,555	$4,623,651,157	($264,448,398)

Assets	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Contributions	$527,010,735
Cash & Equivalents	$53,320,004	$67,942,348	$14,622,344
Accounts Receivable	$2,084,622	$14,904,616	$12,819,994
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$147,044,731	$172,604,674	$25,559,943
Receivable, Other	$10,618,060	$11,002,329	$384,269
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$1,541,767,930	$1,675,783,635	$134,015,705
Investment, Other	$1,212,805	$1,178,235	($34,570)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$3,806,894,224	$3,632,232,233	($174,661,991)
Other	$74,262,694	$74,203,631	($59,063)
Total Assets	$5,637,205,070	$5,649,851,701	$12,646,631

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2009	Jun 30, 2010	Change
Accounts Payable	$9,445,919	$13,120,695	$3,674,776
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$34,635,927	$37,427,072	$2,791,145
Loans and Notes	$341,418,676	$329,877,067	($11,541,609)
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$123,410,000	$120,571,000	($2,839,000)
Other	$504,643,391	$269,571,931	($235,071,460)
Total Liabilities	$1,013,553,913	$770,567,765	($242,986,148)

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Jennifer Morris

Jennifer Morris is the CEO of The Nature Conservancy, a global conservation organization that partners with communities across the globe to overcome the barriers to climate and biodiversity solutions. Jennifer leads almost 5,000 global staff working together to develop breakthrough tools and ideas, amplify local knowledge, influence decision-making, and forge new paths to funding in pursuit of a world where people and nature thrive. For more than 25 years, she has dedicated her life to protecting the environment for people and nature. She brings decades of global leadership, proven management skills, and a passion for conservation to the organization and its ambitious mission—conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Almost 30 years ago, Jennifer was teaching in Namibia, with an eye on a career in public health. She went on to receive a master’s degree in international affairs from Columbia University and previously served as President of Conservation International.

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

The Nature Conservancy

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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The Nature Conservancy

Highest paid employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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The Nature Conservancy

Board of directors
as of 11/21/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board chair

Senator William Frist

Frist Cressey Ventures

Term: 2015 - 2024

Vincent Ryan

Schooner Capital, LLC

Ying Wu

China Capital Group

Sally Jewell

Former U.S. Secreatry of Interior

Amy Batchelor

Anchor Point Foundation

Nancy Knowlton

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Harry R. Hagey

Dodge & Cox

Margaret A. Hamburg

National Academy of Medicine

Douglas P. Petno

JPMorgan Chase

Kevin Weil

Calibra

Kent J. Thiry

DaVita

John Bernstein

Generation Investment Management

Michelle J. DePass

Meyer Memorial Trust

Shirley Ann Jackson

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Edwin Macharia

Dalberg Advisors

Jennifer Morris

The Nature Conservancy

Brenda Shapiro

Sérgio Rial

Santander Brasil

Anna Skoglund

Goldman Sachs

Fred Hu

Primavera Capital Group

James Attwood

The Carlyle Group

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/12/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female

The Nature Conservancy

Protecting Nature. Preserving Life.

Mission

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

Our programs

The Nature Conservancy creates conservation results built to last.

Conservation in Africa

Conservation in Asia Pacific

Conservation in Canada

Conservation in the Caribbean

Conservation in Europe

Conservation in India

Conservation in Latin America

Conservation in the United States

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2023 info

0.77

Months of cash in 2023 info

1.5

Fringe rate in 2023 info

25%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

The Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy

Operations

Documents

Chief Executive Officer

Ms. Jennifer Morris

Number of employees

The Nature Conservancy

Compensation data

The Nature Conservancy

Compensation data

The Nature Conservancy

Board of directors data

Senator William Frist

Board leadership practices

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2023

Months of cash in 2023

Fringe rate in 2023

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities