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Conservation Allies

EIN 84-3985727 · Herndon, VA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak30 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote the conservation of biological diversity throughout the world.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.5 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
5.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$191,939, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 62% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    2 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (11)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Conservation Allies funded local NGOs across Africa to effectively protect national parks and other protected areas. By providing targeted funding and support Conservation Allies enables these organizations to enhance their conservation initiatives enforce measures against nature crime and promote sustainable management of natural resources. This funding helps local NGOs conduct fire prevention and stop deforestation support family planning initiatives and enhance community engagement programs. Through these efforts Conservation Allies aims to preserve Africas rich biodiversity safeguard endangered species and ensure the long-term health of vital ecosystems. The work fosters collaboration with local communities and partners to create resilient protected areas that benefit both wildlife and people.
  2. $1.2 million spent. Conservation Allies supported biodiversity conservation efforts in Latin America by providing funding to local NGOs to empower grassroots organizations to implement effective conservation projects that protect critical ecosystems endangered species and native habitats across the continent. By funding Latin American NGOs Conservation Allies helps address threats such as deforestation illegal mining and habitat loss fostering sustainable practices within local communities. This support enhances the capacity of organizations to develop conservation strategies tailored to address the challenges in Latin America.
  3. $323,262 spent. Conservation Allies supported IUCN member organizations in their mission to protect the natural world by contributing funding to the International Ranger Awards - honoring the rangers whose dedication is essential to global conservation - and providing much-needed financial support to fill gaps in program funding.
  4. $10,720 spent. Additional conservation grants to organizations in Asia
  5. $342,053 spent. Staff salary benefits and taxes attributed to running conservation program services
  6. $2,500 spent. Additional conservation grants for organizations in Oceania.
  7. $26,056 spent. Office expenses and IT needs associated with conservation program support
  8. $22,073 spent. Travel for conservation program support
  9. $12,095 spent. Communication expenses for conservation program support
  10. $6,097 spent. Additional miscellaneous expenses for conservation program support
  11. $2,590 spent. Additional conservation grants for organizations in Europ.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2020.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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