Society for Conservation Biology North America Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide a venue to connect diverse students and professionals to advance and apply conservation knowledge; to welcome, support, and empower all voices engaged in conservation to contribute to equitable solutions and catalyze wonder for the natural world; to advance conservation science and practice, through the biennial North American Congress for Conservation Biology; membership and development services; and education, policy, community engagement, and chapter services.
- Income
- $63,827
- Spending
- $143,179
- Reserves
- 16.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Highest pay
- $79,582, managing director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (science, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 124% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $67,469 spent. North American Congress for Conservation Biology (NACCB) - The biennial NACCB represents an important facet of SCBNA's work to foster communication among conservation scientists and practitioners in North America. The goal of NACCB is to provide a forum for presenting and discussing new research, developments and strategies that will inform policy changes and conservation practices to address today's conservation challenges. NACCB 2026 will be held July 12-16, 2026 in Milwaukee, WI and will be jointly hosted with the Society for Ecological Restoration (and the Society for Ecological Restoration's Midwest Great Lakes Chapter). Multiple workshops, short courses, interactive sessions, symposia and contributed oral, speed and poster presentations are planned for the Congress, along with several opportunities for professional development, networking, and collaboration. A majority of planning was carried out for the Congress in 2025, and upwards of 700 attendees are expected to attend from both host organizations.
- $31,641 spent. Education; Policy; Community, Access, Reach, and Engagement; and Student & Chapters Services - Members (~1200) benefit from SCBNA guidance and initiatives including trainings, guidance/collaboration on policy statements, and other opportunities to strengthen the conservation science professional community at the local, national and continental levels. Activities included winter, spring summer, and fall workshops alongside professional development webinars and a mini virtual conference (Education Forum) in late summer. All events and programs were well-attended (>1400 registrations) and were made available on the organization's website for future viewing. Moreover, in preparation for NACCB 2026, the organization continued to build on their support of student-led Chapters across the region (including assisting with the incorporation and reincorporation of five Chapters) and developed initiatives to maximize conference accessibility for attendees. Strategic partnerships and collaborations were also developed with other conservation organizations as part of the events and programs outlined above.
- $31,641 spent. Membership and Development Services - SCBNA provides a strong collective voice for the science and practice of conservation. SCBNA maintains a news blog and regular newsletter, and supports members' conservation science efforts by providing resources, events, and other opportunities to strengthen the conservation science professional community at the local, national and continental levels. SCBNA also shares opportunities and resources with its membership via its social media channels. In addition to past and current newsletters and the news blog, the SCBNA website is home to several resources related to the programs detailed in 4a and 4b above, and was updated to facilitate viewing and use by members.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2016.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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