The Nature Conservancy
Protecting Nature. Preserving Life.
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.
Our programs
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where we work
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Africa
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Asia
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Bahamas
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Barbados
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Belize
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Canada
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China
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Costa Rica
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Cuba
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Dominican Republic
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Europe
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Guatemala
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India
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Indonesia
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Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (China)
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Mexico
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Myanmar
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Oceania
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Puerto Rico
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South America
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United States
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Goals & Strategy
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.
Financials
Financial documents
Download audited financialsRevenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Liquidity in 2024 info
0.73
Months of cash in 2024 info
1.3
Fringe rate in 2024 info
25%
Funding sources info
Assets & liabilities info
Financial data
The Nature Conservancy
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30
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.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Jennifer Morris
With more than 25 years of experience in conservation, Jennifer's leadership is characterized by a track record of proven management, innovative approaches to unlocking finance for nature and an emphasis on science-based conservation centered on people and communities.
Number of employees
Source: IRS Form 990
The Nature Conservancy
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
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Highest paid employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
The Nature Conservancy
Board of directorsas of 11/24/2025
Board of directors data
Amy Batchelor VICE CHAIR
Anna Skoglund DIRECTOR
Brenda Shapiro SECRETARY
Douglas B Petno DIRECTOR
Edwin Macharia DIRECTOR
Fawn Sharp DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/24)
Fred Hu DIRECTOR
Harry R Hagey DIRECTOR
James Attwood DIRECTOR
Jennifer Morris DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
John Bernstein DIRECTOR
Kent J Thiry DIRECTOR
Kevin Weil DIRECTOR
Margaret A Hamburg DIRECTOR
Michelle J Depass DIRECTOR
Nancy Knowlton DIRECTOR
Roshni Nadar Malhotra DIRECTOR (AS OF 6/24)
Sally Jewell TREASURER
William Frist BOARD CHAIR
Sergio Rial DIRECTOR
Shirley Ann Jackson DIRECTOR
Vincent Ryan DIRECTOR
Ying Wu DIRECTOR
Board leadership practices
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CEO oversight
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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
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Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as: