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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3738283

THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Financials

$0$02023$99K$386K2024$297K$5K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$297,296$4,973$292,323$4,802$0$4,802
December 31, 2024990-EZ$98,758$386,278-$287,520$9,775$297,295-$287,520
December 31, 2023990-EZ$0$0$0$0$0$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$297,296
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Management and general (functional)
$4,973

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,775
Total assets, end of year
$4,802
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,802
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,802
Gross receipts
$297,296
Employees
0
Volunteers
2
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
MICHAEL JENKINSPRESIDENT/CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$286,520$41,344
DAVID BRANDVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
JAMES SALZMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL JENKINS SEE SCHEDULE OPRESIDENT/CHAIR5$0
DAVID BRANDVICE CHAIR5$0
JAMES SALZMANSECRETARY5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL JENKINS SEE SCHEDULE OPRESIDENT/CHAIR0$0
DAVID BRANDDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1203 19TH STREET NW 4TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-2463
In care of
% MICHAEL JENKINS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MICHAEL JENKINS, 1203 19TH STREET NW 4TH FL, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Signed the 990
MICHAEL JENKINS, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(202) 298-3000
Return prepared by
GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Mission

THE KATOOMBA GROUP IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF PRACTITIONERS THAT PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MARKET-BASED MECHANISMS FOR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES. THROUGH CONVENINGS, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING, THE KATOOMBA GROUP (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CONNECTS POLICYMAKERS, PRACTITIONERS, AND PRIVATE SECTOR ACTORS TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ENVIRONMENTAL FINANCE AND SUSTAINABLE LAND USE. ITS ACTIVITIES FOCUS ON BUILDING CAPACITY, FOSTERING COLLABORATION, AND SUPPORTING THE DESIGN OF EFFECTIVE INCENTIVE-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR CONSERVATION AND CLIMATE OUTCOMES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KATOOMBA: THE KATOOMBA GROUP, HOSTED BY FOREST TRENDS, IS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF PEOPLE WORKING TO MOBILIZE PUBLIC FUNDING AND PRIVATE CAPITAL TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE NATURE IN WAYS THAT ALSO EMPOWER INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-3738283
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,802
Income (IRS master file)
$297,296

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$297,296$4,973$4,802XML
990-EZDecember 2024$98,758$386,278$9,775IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$0$0$0XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3738283).

Questions about THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC

What is the EIN of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC is 20-3738283.
Is THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MICHAEL JENKINS.
Who are the officers and directors of THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE KATOOMBA GROUP INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $297,296, expenses of $4,973 and total assets of $4,802 at year end.

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