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The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation

EIN 52-1388917 · VA · NTEE C300 · Form 990, fiscal 2023

An Arlington, Virginia-based national nonprofit founded in 1985 that works to protect land and water while supporting economic development. Operating in all 50 states, it acquires and conserves land for parks, wildlife habitat, working forests and farms, historic sites, and recreation, often partnering with government agencies, land trusts, and communities. Its dual charter pairs environmental preservation with sustainable economic outcomes, and it also provides conservation financing and technical assistance to local partners.

Financials, fiscal 2023

Revenue

$327.4M

Expenses

$309.3M

Total assets

$874.3M

Net assets

$461.2M

Operating margin

5.5%

1-year growth

8.3%

5-year growth (CAGR)

10.3%

Reserve (years of spending)

17.9

Contributions share

30.8%

Programme spending

67.6%

Fundraising cost

0.0%

Executive pay share

1.41%

Employees

244

Revenue per employee

$1.3M

Grants paid

$54.6M

Years filing

38

NFP Health Score: 74 / 100

Financial 66 · Governance 75 · Operational 90. The score is built from Form 990 line items only. It cannot measure how well an organisation delivers its mission.

Mission

The Conservation Fund creates lasting solutions that protect nature, support sustainable economies, and help communities thrive.

Revenue history