EIN 52-0853312

Conservation Nation (FONZ)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
12
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Friends of the National Zoo (FONZ) is a not-for-profit corporation of individuals, families, and organizations dedicated to supporting the education, conservation, research, and recreation mission of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park.
Also known as...
Friends of the National Zoo
Total revenues
$645,338
2024
Total expenses
$482,376
2024
Total assets
$6,909,725
2024
Num. employees
12
2024

Program areas at FONZ

Supporting Wildlife Conservationists: Conservation Nation offers support to help save wildlife and their habitats around the world and builds a stronger, more inclusive wildlife conservation community. Our programs provide funding and support to conservationists from underrepresented communities to advance their critical work and opportunities to emerging conservationists that would otherwise be beyond their reach. Programs include grants, professional development, fellowships, internships and scholarships.
Building communities and connections: Conservation Nation cultivates an inclusive global community of people and organizations focused on amplifying diverse perspectives in conservation to solve urgent biodiversity challenges. Our unique value is stitching together funding, resources, education and connections that individuals need to enter, stay and thrive in conservation. Together with partner organizations, we offer networking and mentoring programs, public events, and strategic collaboration to leverage our collective strength to break down barriers with urgency, efficiency and impact.
Inspiring the next generation: Conservation Nation offers programs to inspire and educate a diverse and inclusive generation of wildlife champions. Our programs focus on middle school students in traditionally underserved communities. We offer the Conservation Nation Academy program with an in-school curriculum focused on inspiring role model conservationists and experiences in nature. Our education programs aspire to develop a student's conservation mindset and ethic, to build their confidence and self-efficacy in conservation, and to cultivate future conservation champions and leaders.

Grants made by FONZ

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
City Kids to Wilderness ProjectProvide Educational/experiential Programming in DC and Surrounding Areas. Summer Camp in Jackson Hole for City Kids. A Trip To Yellowstone National Park and High School Summer Internship in Wy.$200,000
Veterinary Initiative for Endangered WildlifeThe Veterinary Initiative for Endangered Wildlife Can Secure On-The-Ground Veterinary Care for the First Time in Akagera's History and Build the Capacity of Rwanda's Wildlife Health Workforce.$102,100
Inward Bound Mindfulness Education (IBME)Work on the City Kids Project To Better Equip Staff and Participants With Proactive Mindfulness Practices Through Workshop.$100,000
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Conservation Nation (FONZ)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$1,253,500
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$250,000
Greater Washington Community FoundationGeneral Support$250,000
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at FONZ

NameTitleCompensation
Lynn MentoChief Executive Officer$208,852
Kate SizemoreChief Operating Officer$190,502
Virginia NewtonChief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer$114,532
Mark IbrahimDirector Technology$100,024
Alexander B WilkinsDirector$164,656
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for FONZ

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$595,635
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$47,770
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,933
Total revenues$645,338

Form 990s for FONZ

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-06990View PDF
2023-092024-01-29990View PDF
2022-092023-08-28990View PDF
2021-092023-02-28990View PDF
2020-092021-08-16990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Greater Washington Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsZoosAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationAnimals
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1717 K St NW 900
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
conservationnation.org/ 
Phone
(202) 633-2922
Facebook page
FONZNationalZoo 
Twitter profile
@fonznationalzoo 
IRS details
EIN
52-0853312
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D50: Zoo, Zoological Society
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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