2025-11-13T15:44:52-08:00 2024-12-31 680260103 REGALIA BERGER & BERGER CPAS 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K DANVILLE CA 94526 990 2024-01-01 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 2025-11-13 true true Douglas W Regalia P00186389 9253140390 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JUDY HATCHER 1016 Lincoln Blvd 221 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94129 4017759 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. 10 10 12 16 0 2280777 3720330 246960 276573 17355 20856 0 2545092 4017759 0 0 1406797 1737208 0 111318 1167006 1292876 2573803 3030084 -28711 987675 3106945 4166122 291252 362754 2815693 3803368 X Our vision is of a just, healthy, and sustainable future for all life on Earth, supported by an effective philanthropic sector. false false 1489080 191743 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. 614839 68580 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. 205257 16050 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. 134233 200 FUNDERS OF THE AMAZON BASIN (FAB)FAB is a learning group comprised of private, grantmaking foundations that share strategies and lessons learned in order to become more effective grantmakers in the Andes-Amazon region. 44036 CHILE CONSERVATION FUNDERS (CCF)CCF promotes and facilitates coordinated, strategic grant making among funders who support conservation work in Chile through their grant making. 178269 200 2487445 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 11 0 true 12 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true true true true false CA CT DE IL ME ME 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 214224 0 36150 Albert Buixad Farr Director Fin/Op 40.00 0.00 X 167998 0 47493 Lisa Jaguzny BFG Senior Program Director 40.00 0.00 162175 0 47636 Paige Brown CFEG Program Dir 40.00 0.00 154664 0 34857 Megan Waterman CEFG Outreach Asso 40.00 0.00 102864 0 19084 Cristina Castiglioni BFG/CEFG Assist. 40.00 0.00 102542 0 19315 Minerva Rosette-Perezvargas MCF+BFG spec proj 40.00 0.00 102338 0 17720 Jennifer Sokolove President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Renu Mittal Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Danielle Levoit Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christy Loper Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Co Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Troy Ettel Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 David Secord Director 1.00 0.00 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 Lisa Weinstein 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 Andi Pearl Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lillian Cheng Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mariko Powers Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meaghan Calcari Campbell Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 1006805 222255 7 false true false 0 13000 3707330 3720330 Meeting registration fees 541900 276355 276355 Other Income 541900 218 218 276573 20856 20856 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4017759 276573 20856 X 0 0 0 0 675675 334997 269054 71624 0 799342 760870 15576 22896 76859 72305 2004 2550 81859 78540 1395 1924 103473 79190 18177 6106 0 320 320 24900 24900 0 0 0 413028 349675 63353 0 16084 12428 2967 689 31969 22600 8019 1350 0 28573 22216 4431 1926 113701 110224 3268 209 0 575803 575803 0 0 18540 17506 683 351 12719 10238 1760 721 Staff development 25342 17968 7374 Dues, books and subscriptions 12735 10002 2041 692 Miscellaneous 9253 4177 4796 280 Board Expenses 8706 8706 1203 1203 3030084 2487445 431321 111318 726088 2007532 1443062 1359454 741452 503200 0 0 0 0 0 93307 96797 83237 32701 30033 50536 0 104392 0 0 73003 44211 3106945 4166122 180175 295124 36947 30847 7473 66657 36783 291252 362754 X 1464544 1469380 1351149 2333988 2815693 3803368 3106945 4166122 987675 X false true X true false X 1860990 1592830 1908886 2280777 3720330 11363813 0 0 1860990 1592830 1908886 2280777 3720330 11363813 3294458 8069355 1071 695 2739 17355 20856 42716 0 0 11406529 847480 0.70740 0.72870 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 83237 32701 50536 50536 Lease payable current 22779 Lease payable noncurrent 14004 36783 X 4017759 4017759 4017759 3030084 3030084 3030084 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, 2024 the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. true South America 0 1 Program Services See Part V 48964 North America 0 1 Program Services See Part V 45968 2 2 94932 94932 false false false false false false Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting Accrual basis Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures South America Program Services:BFG organized a conference for philanthropy professionals focused on the Amazon-Andes region and organized online educational activities for philanthropy professionals focused on the Amazon-Andes region.North America Program Services:BFG organized a conference 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 167998 16800 30693 215491 JUDY HATCHER Exec Director 214224 21423 14727 250374 Lisa Jaguzny BFG Senior Program Director 162175 15973 31663 209811 Paige Brown CFEG Program Dir 154664 15467 19390 189521 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)