2024-11-11T10:36:06-08:00 2023-12-31 680260103 Regalia & Associates CPAS 103 Town and Country Drive Suite K Danville CA 94526 990 2023-01-01 133431076 CONSULTATIVE GROUP ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC Biodiversity Funders Grp CONS 4155616575 1016 Lincoln Blvd 221 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129 JUDY HATCHER Exec Director 4155616575 2024-11-11 true true Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X JUDY HATCHER 1016 Lincoln Blvd 221 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129 2545092 false X www.biodiversityfunders.org X 1987 CA To support and grow a community of biodiversity grantmakers that pursues complementary and collaborative strategies towards a sustainable, just, and healthy future for all life on earth. 13 13 11 0 1908886 2280777 203023 246960 2739 17355 0 2114648 2545092 0 0 1258952 1406797 0 150296 835484 1167006 2094436 2573803 20212 -28711 3032920 3106945 188516 291252 2844404 2815693 X Our vision is of a just, healthy, and sustainable future for all life on Earth, supported by an effective philanthropic sector. false false 1209623 246960 Biodiversity Funders Group (BFG core)The core focus of BFG is to concentrate on works related to facilitation and relationship building advancing biodiversity conservation on a variety of fronts promoting the global sustainability of terrestrial (Land and Freshwater Program - LFWP) and marine (Marine Conservation Program) ecosystems, while seeking to mitigate the effects of climate change, toxic materials, invasive species, untrammeled development, and other threats to fragile ecosystems worldwide (Global Conservation program). BFG hosted dozens of webinars and other convenings. 524333 CLIMATE AND ENERGY FUNDERS GROUP (CEFG)CEFG is a network of foundations that support organizations working on climate and clean energy issues. its mission is to create a strong and effective funding community committed to combating climate change and building a just, global clean energy economy. The CEFG supports working groups on Midwest climate and clean energy funding. these groups meet through calls and in person (when safe to do so). a monthly news digest highlights subjects of interest to funders. an active program of webinars keeps funders current on issues. 194031 MEXICO CONSERVATION FUNDERS (MCF)MCF fosters a funding community committed to the conservation and resilience of ecosystems in Mexico, with a focus on coastal-marine biodiversity and natural systems, recognizing the critical linkages between land and sea, and the potential synergies among national and local level initiatives. 188418 2116405 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 5 0 true 11 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AR CA CT DC DE IL MA MI NY TN WA WI X X X Albert Buixad Farr 4155616575 1016 Lincoln Blvd Suite 221 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129 JUDY HATCHER Exec Director 40.00 0.00 X 207135 0 43977 Paige Brown Program Director 40.00 0.00 149498 0 33381 Albert Buixad Farr Director Fin/Op 40.00 0.00 X 138320 0 42099 Lisa Jaguzny Senior Program Dir 40.00 0.00 147632 0 18981 Aileen Lee President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Sokolove President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christy Loper Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danielle Levoit Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lillian Cheng Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Co Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Farren Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shelley Shreffer Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Renu Mittal Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anji Moraes Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Secord Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shawn Watts Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Neelima Shah Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Troy Ettel Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lisa Weinstein Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 642585 138438 4 false true false 0 13000 2267777 2280777 Meeting registration fees 541900 246610 246610 Other Income 541900 350 350 246960 17355 17355 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2545092 246960 17355 0 0 0 0 433462 143907 184657 104898 0 740380 682819 29249 28312 64855 62077 2319 459 83456 81380 1679 397 84644 64080 12690 7874 0 0 23088 23088 6360 5088 954 318 0 0 208661 198429 10232 0 14744 10627 3283 834 30094 22469 6369 1256 0 33781 28918 1361 3502 104840 103378 1462 0 618872 618872 0 0 4162 3261 611 290 11689 9402 1349 938 Venue cancellation expense 54529 54529 Staff development 33272 11668 21572 32 Dues, books and subscriptions 10491 8338 1349 804 Miscellaneous 9519 4950 4187 382 2904 2213 691 2573803 2116405 307102 150296 1463611 726088 922487 1443062 481804 741452 0 0 0 0 0 55818 93307 112017 81984 3329 30033 0 103252 0 0 0 2619 73003 3032920 3106945 126472 180175 62044 36947 7473 66657 188516 291252 X 1684703 1464544 1159701 1351149 2844404 2815693 3032920 3106945 -28711 X false true X true false X 1559057 1860990 1592830 1908886 2280777 9202540 0 0 1559057 1860990 1592830 1908886 2280777 9202540 2478723 6723817 3366 1071 695 2739 17355 25226 0 0 9227766 595705 0.72870 0.69760 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 112017 81984 30033 30033 Lease payable current 29874 Lease payable noncurrent 36783 66657 X 2545092 2545092 2545092 2573803 2573803 2573803 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Income TaxesThe organization is an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and 23701d of the State of California revenue and taxation code. however, the organization is subject to taxes on income, if any, that is unrelated to its exempt purpose. The organization has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of December 31, 2023 the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. South America 0 0 Program Services in Chile See Part V 19876 North America 0 1 Program Services in Mexico See Part V 130715 1 1 150591 150591 false false false false false false Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures South America Program Services:BFG organized a conference for philanthropy professionals focused on the Chile areaNorth America Program Services:BFG organized a conference and other professional educational activities for philanthropy professionals focused on the Mexico area X X false false false false false false false false false Albert Buixad Farr Director Fin/Op 138320 13996 28103 180419 JUDY HATCHER Exec Director 207135 20742 23235 251112 Lisa Jaguzny Senior Program Dir 147632 13718 5263 166613 Paige Brown Program Director 149498 14971 18410 182879 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MEXICO CONSERVATION FUNDERS (MCF)MCF fosters a funding community committed to the conservation and resilience of ecosystems in Mexico, with a focus on coastal-marine biodiversity and natural systems, recognizing the critical linkages between land and sea, and the potential synergies among national and local level initiatives. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CHILE CONSERVATION FUNDERS (CCF)CCF promotes and facilitates coordinated, strategic grant making among funders who support conservation work in Chile through their grant making. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 A designated representative of a member Foundation may vote for the Board of Directors via an annual election. The Board of Directors is comprised solely of member Foundation staff. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BYTHE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. AFTER A FULL REVIEW, THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A REPRESENTATIVE OF MANAGEMENT APPROVES THE FINAL RETURN WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PERIODICALLY. MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL PERIODICALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. FINAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b COMPENSATION OF OTHER INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES) IS REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGAL FILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY TAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TO WWW.CANDID.ORG (WHERE THEY ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AS ELECTRONIC COPIES) AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE BY REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 BFG PUBLISHES INFORMATION ABOUT ITSELF, ITS ACTIVITIES, AND ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ITS WEBSITE: WWW.BIODIVERSITYFUNDERS.ORG. BFG ALSO UPLOADS INFORMATION, INCLUDING DEMOGRAPHIC DATA, TO WWW.CANDID.ORG. (FORMERLY WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG)