Conservation International Foundation
87% goes to programs $8 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Conservation International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1987, with $308,673,004 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
2011 Crystal Dr Ste 600, Arlington, VA, 22202 EIN 52-1497470 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$308.7M
▲ 13.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$316.7M
Net assets
$424.3M
Employees
502
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $8 to raise $100
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. For Conservation International Foundation: 87% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -3% 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 Conservation International Foundation: 16 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Conservation International Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Conservation International Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
See schedule ograntmaking division:ci's grantmaking division is made up of four programs:- critical ecosystem partnership fund (cepf): cepf is a global program that provides grants to nongovernmental organizations and private-sector partners to protect critical ecosystems. cepf's grants are guided by regional investment strategies developed with stakeholders; target wildlife hotspots in developing and transitional countries; go directly to civil society groups to build this constituency for conservation; create strategic working alliances among civil society groups, combining unique capacities and eliminating duplication of efforts; and achieve results through an ever-expanding network of partners.- nature finance division (nfd): nfd develops financial mechanisms to support field-level conservation and ensure that economic benefits associated with conservation efforts go to local communities. nfd creates alliances with large-scale donors and corporations to bolster entrepreneurship in conservation and create investable opportunities to protect nature. nfd pioneers ways for localcommunities in developing countries to directly benefit from continuingto be responsible stewards of nature. - global environment facility (gef) agency: the ci-gef agency serves as an intermediary between the gef and ci's partners. the agency designs and implements a portfolio of projects to achieve global benefits and support the needs of partner countries. it develops country-driven projects to make efficient and effective use of gef resources, and to leverage opportunities that align with the agency's goals.- green climate fund (gcf) agency: ci's gcf agency works directly with project proponents, governments and partners to develop high-quality funding proposals and oversee implementation of gcf-funded projects. these projects promote a paradigm shift to low-emission and resilient development. ci-gcf ensures that these projects achieve positive outcomes while adhering to gcf policies and procedures.
See schedule oglobal programs division:the global programs division comprises ci's technical teams. this division creates the enabling conditions, develops best practices and tools, and scales up solutions and approaches to support other divisions' work and to help meet ci's ambitious global goals. the division comprises four centers: the moore center for science, center for sustainable lands and waters, and global policy & government affairs.- the betty and gordon moore center for science:conservation requires science to determine where and how to protect nature. through its betty and gordon moore center for science, ci produces and applies the science-based evidence and solutions to promote nature conservation and nature-based development. ci is one of the few conservation organizations that has a global science team dedicated solely to advancing conservation science.- center for sustainable lands and waters:ci's center for sustainable lands and waters organizes and accelerates the organization's efforts to promote nature-based development.- global policy & government affairs:ci's global policy & government affairs division engages governments and organizations worldwide to advance policies critical to our mission.
Communications:ci's brand & communications division develops and shares the stories that illustrate how ci is protecting nature for the well-being of humanity. the division offers strategic editorial, media, design, video and marketing support to every ci program to drive brand awareness and help scale impact.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2011 Crystal Dr Ste 600, Arlington, VA, 22202
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $152.5M (FY2013) to $308.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $279.2MNet assets $424.3M
Operating margin
-2.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$703.6M
Total liabilities
$279.2M
Net assets
$424.3M
Salaries & benefits
$140.9M
44% of expenses
Board members
32
30 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,673,004▲13.8% | $316,690,413▲6.3% | $424,315,294▲1.8% | $703,564,053▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $271,220,924▲15.3% | $297,868,185▲20.4% | $416,665,764▼3.7% | $647,540,374▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $235,131,545▼19.1% | $247,457,015▲16.6% | $432,732,160▼0.1% | $617,089,038▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $290,503,839▲54.6% | $212,305,269▲33.0% | $433,251,664▲13.8% | $568,924,651▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $187,936,196▲17.8% | $159,681,836▲6.2% | $380,547,078▲20.4% | $488,990,693▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $159,498,081▲13.6% | $150,296,653▲1.6% | $316,043,479▲2.2% | $403,472,995▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $140,400,903▼3.2% | $147,906,920▼4.6% | $309,267,625▼0.6% | $371,344,540▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $145,013,840▲4.7% | $154,986,755▲3.5% | $311,018,748▼3.5% | $360,805,439▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,544,673▼33.3% | $149,806,220▲1.0% | $322,198,294▲1.7% | $379,262,673▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,655,914▲28.0% | $148,298,025▲20.5% | $316,863,047▲23.8% | $357,422,890▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $162,261,216▲6.4% | $123,089,067▼5.4% | $255,986,009▲14.1% | $307,363,371▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $152,494,841 | $130,101,280▼9.4% | $224,316,532▲14.8% | $271,996,835▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $143,663,423▲1.2% | $195,441,684▼17.7% | $251,532,294▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $142,009,769▲18.8% | $237,559,919▼4.5% | $288,115,651▼2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $119,557,506▼12.2% | $248,736,089▲13.1% | $296,304,147▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $136,186,169 | $219,835,215 | $279,127,860 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sanjayan Muttulingam — $1,145,263 (0.36% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanjayan Muttulingam | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $1,145,263 |
| Julius Court | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $681,673 |
| Sebastian Anders Troeng | Evp Conservation Partnership | 40 | $558,143 |
| Daniela Raik | Evp, Field Programs | 40 | $481,270 |
| Richard Nash | Gen. Counsel & Chief Compliance | 40 | $478,140 |
| Richard Jeo | Chief Conservation Strat & Field Ofc. | 40 | $447,588 |
| Sara Patricia Zurita | Evp & Chief Partnerships Officer | 40 | $406,756 |
| Herbert Lust | Chief Global Resource Mobilization | 40 | $391,014 |
| Barbara Dipietro | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $371,546 |
| Mark Van Nydeck Erdmann | Vp, Aotearoa | 40 | $365,681 |
| Will Russell Turner | Senior Impact Advisor | 40 | $355,479 |
| Cynthia H Tapley | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $350,829 |
| Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim | Board Member | 40 | $140,000 |
| Anders Holch Povlsen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andre Esteves | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andres Santo Domingo | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andrew Forrest | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Byron Trott | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Leuschen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Winter | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Missionwired | Digital Fundraising | $1,166,800 |
| Acao Ecologica Guapore | Forest Restoration Support | $877,443 |
| Marketeam LLC | Direct Mail Fundraising | $707,894 |
| Mckinsey and Company Inc Africa (pty) Lt | Supporting Africa Strategy | $675,000 |
| Associacao Sos Amazonia | Implementation of Agroforestry Systems | $614,462 |
Grants received · $267.9M total
321 grants to Conservation International Foundation totaling $267.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | 2024 | $13,131,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,968,851 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $10,968,851 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $6,429,418 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $2,700,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Environment, science & technology, environment | 2024 | $1,260,680 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Mangrove conservation | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2024 | $161,808 |
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $135,000 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $62,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $16,781 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,750 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,932 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $31.7M in FY2024
67 grants totaling $31.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Conservation International Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Mexican Fund For the Conservation of Nature | Restoring watersheds for ecosystems and communities; conserving mexican biological variety through communities and their protected areas; gbff mexico endowment | $12,648,925 |
| World Resources Institute | The landscape restoration in the makuli-nzaui ecosystem, kenya; ppc india - trees for wildlife and villagers; ppc guatemala; ppc malawi; ppc drc-kinshasa - faja lobi reforestation project; systems change lab; gef-8 restoration; ppc high andes | $7,362,721 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Regenerative and wildlife friendly fibers that improve livelihoods, conserve wildlife and build resilience to environmental change in patagonia; strengthening marine protected area management in the southern gulf of guinea; the deployment of earthranger, a data visualization and analysis software to strengthen protected area management effectiveness in africa's national parks; upscaling use of the spatial monitoring and reporting tool (smart) in kyrgyzstan; enabling public policy for chile's mpa network; guardian villages- empowered communities to manage wetlands in lao people's democratic republic; establishing new marine protected areas and effective management in uruguay; planning grant for high seas marine protected areas in argentina; conserving paraguayan chaco for jaguars and people; enhancing ecological connectivity between jozani and kiwengwa forests, zanzibar, tanzania; regenerative and certified wildlife friendly leather from the caldenal of central argentina | $1,566,581 |
| Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition | Antarctica engagement | $1,186,753 |
| Nature Conservancy | Amplifying resources and learnings to accelerate the effective management of marine protected areas; blue benguela partnership - benguela current large marine ecosystem; st kitts clean healthy oceans ppg; grenada clean healthy oceans ppg; mangrove breakthrough- ideas to action; electronic monitoring and connectivity for crews at sea | $812,217 |
| Rare Inc | Ecosystem-based adaptation and mitigation in botswana's communal rangelands; strengthening and sustaining the coastal resource and fisheries management in leyte gulf; oceankind program support grant | $607,328 |
| Inter Union For Conservation of Nature & Natural Resources Utd St | Indo-burma iii small grant mechanism; iucn biological variety assessment unit (bau); ppc thailand | $493,371 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Business action and advocacy for the planet (business for nature) | $446,300 |
| Northern Marianas College | Navigating the waves of marine stewardship: nmc charting the course for marine conservation education, empowerment, and cultural heritage | $425,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Pacific remote islands; green fee support | $397,198 |
| Oceana Inc | Chile offshore marine protected areas; salas y gomez and nazca ridges - fisheries closure | $369,352 |
| United Nations Development Programme (undp) | Global coordination project for the ecosystem restoration integrated program | $360,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society Us Inc | Restoring african rangelands | $291,467 |
| Hatch Accelerator Fund Management LLC | Women in ocean food innovation studio - 3 year plan | $285,174 |
| Polynesian Voyaging Society | Moananuiakea: a voyage for earth | $257,926 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Conservation International Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Conservation International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1497470, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Conservation International Foundation's EIN?
- Conservation International Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1497470.
- How much revenue does Conservation International Foundation report?
- Conservation International Foundation reported $308,673,004 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Conservation International Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Conservation International Foundation spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Conservation International Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Conservation International Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Conservation International Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Conservation International Foundation's latest Form 990 is $1,145,263, paid to Sanjayan Muttulingam (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Conservation International Foundation (EIN 52-1497470) 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.