Citizens For Conservation Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Citizens For Conservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Barrington, Illinois, registered in 1971, with $1,061,312 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11801 Ridge Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010 EIN 23-7106675 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 42.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$576K
Net assets
$24.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Citizens For Conservation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating513 mo reserves · +46% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Citizens For Conservation Inc: 513 mo reserves · +46% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Citizens For Conservation Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Citizens For Conservation Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11801 Ridge Rd, Barrington, IL, 60010
- City
- Barrington
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.5M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $24.6M
Operating margin
45.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$24.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,061,312▼42.0% | $575,987▼27.1% | $24,646,849▲1.3% | $24,646,849▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,828,711▼82.9% | $789,626▲61.5% | $24,323,689▲5.8% | $24,323,689▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $10,720,991▲1104% | $488,830▲22.8% | $22,994,012▲76.5% | $22,994,012▲76.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $890,495▲10.6% | $398,076▲23.6% | $13,024,679▲3.7% | $13,024,679▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $804,832▼38.2% | $322,010▼16.1% | $12,557,711▲4.5% | $12,558,135▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,302,278▲126% | $383,673▲12.5% | $12,014,895▲8.9% | $12,015,462▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $575,292▼18.1% | $340,926▲16.5% | $11,036,931▲2.0% | $11,037,711▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $702,342▼31.0% | $292,688▲33.4% | $10,822,103▲3.8% | $10,822,513▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,018,200▲69.5% | $219,361▼31.7% | $10,421,468▲7.8% | $10,422,728▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $600,547▲37.4% | $321,299▲53.0% | $9,664,169▲3.7% | $9,664,169▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $437,133▼70.8% | $209,976▼7.0% | $9,318,357▲2.5% | $9,318,357▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,498,843 | $225,823▼16.3% | $9,088,841▲16.3% | $9,088,841▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $269,746 | $7,815,821 | $7,815,821 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.1M total
22 grants to Citizens For Conservation Inc totaling $3.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $30,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,375 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $2,544,960 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $111,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2022 | $90,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $6,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | General operating | 2022 | $5,250 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Environment | 2021 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2021 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,150 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $11,150 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizens For Conservation Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens For Conservation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7106675, based in Barrington, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens For Conservation Inc's EIN?
- Citizens For Conservation Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7106675.
- How much revenue does Citizens For Conservation Inc report?
- Citizens For Conservation Inc reported $1,061,312 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens For Conservation Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens For Conservation Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens For Conservation Inc (EIN 23-7106675) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.