EIN 83-0572780

Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center aims to advance the preservation of the Amazon rainforest and conservation research, as well as to disseminate knowledge regarding the impact of human development and climate change on the diversity of the ecosystem, wildlife, and plant life of the Amazon. The center is affiliated with BDFFP which conducts scientific research on the effects of forest fragmentation on biodiversity in Brazil's Amazon Rainforest. It is known as "the world's largest and longest-running experimental study of habitat fragmentation." The center is located in Washington, DC.
Also known as...
The Amazon Biodiversity Center
Total revenues
$1,916,793
2022
Total expenses
$617,811
2022
Total assets
$3,235,146
2022
Num. employees
2
2022

Program areas at Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

BDFFP: The Biological Dynamics of Forest Fragmentation Project in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil conducts scientific research on the impact diversity of ecosystems, animals, trees and plants when forests are cut down. The BDFFP is "the world's largest and longest-running study of habitat fragmentation, and is considered the most productive conservation research project in the world.
Global Advocacy: Providing consultation to country governments, non-governmental organizations, and corporations for the development of policies and practices to protect the Amazon as well as global biodiversity, particularly in the face of climate change.

Who funds Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support A Multi-Dimensional Baseline Data Set Analysis for Tree Species From Central Amazonian Forests in Brazil, Focused on the Biological Dynamic Forest Fragments Project (BDFFP).$400,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$336,456
W L Lyons Brown JR Charitable FoundationGeneral Exempt Purpose$150,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas LovejoyAmazon Biodiversity Center$0
Mark O'DonnellChair$0
Michelle WymanBoard Member$0
Georgia NassikasVice Chair$0
Scott RiviereTreasurer$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,906,257
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,424
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$9,112
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,916,793

Form 990s for Thomas Lovejoy Amazon Biodiversity Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-17990View PDF
2021-122022-07-12990View PDF
2020-122021-08-17990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from W L Lyons Brown JR Charitable Foundation
November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyLand and water conservationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW 300
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
amazonbiodiversitycenter.org/ 
Phone
(202) 827-5222
IRS details
EIN
83-0572780
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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