Institute For Conservation Leadership
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Institute For Conservation Leadership is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Greenbelt, Maryland, registered in 1991, with $807,428 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
115 Centerway Ste 207, Greenbelt, MD, 20770 EIN 52-1708211 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2024)
$807K
▼ 17.9% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$513K
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.
D
—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 Institute For Conservation Leadership— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -49% 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 Institute For Conservation Leadership: 5 mo reserves · -49% margin earns a D 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 Institute For Conservation Leadership— 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 Institute For Conservation Leadership: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 115 Centerway Ste 207, Greenbelt, MD, 20770
- City
- Greenbelt
- State
- Maryland
- Subcategory
- Nonprofit Management Support
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4M (FY2015) to $807K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $122KNet assets $513K
Operating margin
-49.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$635K
Total liabilities
$122K
Net assets
$513K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $807,428▼17.9% | $1,206,739▼11.8% | $512,792▼43.4% | $634,807▼36.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $983,494▼40.5% | $1,367,716▲16.9% | $906,529▼29.0% | $999,221▼28.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,651,784▲63.8% | $1,169,795▲28.6% | $1,276,856▲57.6% | $1,401,349▲61.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,008,583▲67.9% | $909,688▲8.6% | $810,032▲14.8% | $869,514▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $600,654▲6.4% | $837,348▼5.6% | $705,898▼25.0% | $827,659▼18.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $564,656▼69.2% | $887,246▼2.5% | $941,361▼25.1% | $1,019,035▼20.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,833,851▲194% | $910,039▼18.1% | $1,257,525▲269% | $1,285,795▲210% | 990 |
| 2017 | $624,068▼50.8% | $1,110,720▼11.5% | $340,402▼58.7% | $414,346▼57.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,268,915▼6.4% | $1,254,392▲5.2% | $824,100▲2.5% | $974,477▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,356,198 | $1,191,986 | $804,269 | $889,699 | 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 · $573K total
17 grants to Institute For Conservation Leadership totaling $573K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading environmental change in northeast ohio | 2024 | $85,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay stewardship fund field liaison | 2023 | $102,807 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading for environmental change in greater cleveland | 2023 | $73,422 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading for environmental change in greater cleveland | 2022 | $62,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $6,250 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading for environmental change in greater cleveland | 2021 | $31,578 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Community development | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading for environmental change in northeast ohio | 2020 | $62,500 |
| The San Diego Foundation | To support the san diego county fema advanced assistance program | 2020 | $25,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Cleveland Foundation | Leading for environmental change in northeast ohio | 2019 | $62,500 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Conservation assistance | 2019 | $21,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $6,100 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2018 | $5,450 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $5,200 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Institute For Conservation Leadership a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Institute For Conservation Leadership is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1708211, based in Greenbelt, Maryland. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Institute For Conservation Leadership's EIN?
- Institute For Conservation Leadership's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1708211.
- How much revenue does Institute For Conservation Leadership report?
- Institute For Conservation Leadership reported $807,428 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Institute For Conservation Leadership have?
- CharityIndex grades Institute For Conservation Leadership D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Institute For Conservation Leadership (EIN 52-1708211) 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.