Nonprofit · EIN 66-0464639
VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ST THOMAS, VI 00802
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $522,043 | $348,754 | $173,289 | $367,894 | $3,083 | $364,811 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $278,728 | $234,478 | $44,250 | $191,522 | $0 | $191,522 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $246,850 | $273,378 | -$26,528 | $148,797 | $1,525 | $147,272 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $521,314
- of which government grants
- $310,840
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $729
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $30,147
- Accounting fees
- $3,520
- Travel
- $29,657
- Program services (functional)
- $185,538
- Management and general (functional)
- $133,069
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,147
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $191,522
- Total assets, end of year
- $367,894
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,083
- Net assets, end of year
- $364,811
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,223
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $150,082
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $214,729
- Gross receipts
- $522,043
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- VI
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM NEWBOLD | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CHAKROFF | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SLODDEN | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| KAREN RICE | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARON | VP EMERITUS Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHERYL JEREMIAH-AMBROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENNIS NIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NIC LAHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| ANITA BASTIAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| SHENA RITTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM NEWBOLD | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CHAKROFF | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| HOWARD FORBES JR | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARON | VP EMERITUS Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON BUDSAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHERYL JEREMIAH-AMBROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENNIS NIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| NIC LAHR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| KIMBERLY SLODDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JENDAHYE ANTOINE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM NEWBOLD | PRESIDENT Officer | – | $0 |
| PAUL CHAKROFF | VICE PRESIDE Officer | – | $0 |
| JOHN ELLIOTT | TREASURER Officer | – | $0 |
| HOWARD FORBES JR | SECRETARY Officer | – | $0 |
| MICHAEL BARON | VP EMERITUS Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JASON BUDSAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DELVIN K FLEMING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| CHERYL JEREMIAH-AMBROSE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DENNIS NIXON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JARVON STOUT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| JERAH COVIELLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4002 RAPHUNE HILL RD STE 304, ST THOMAS, VI 00802-2903
- In care of
- % PAUL CHAKROFF
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- 6002 Diamond Ruby Suite 3 PMB 518, Christiansted 00820, VQ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM NEWBOLD, 4002 RAPHUNE HILL STE 304, ST THOMAS, VI 00802
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Paul Chakroff, 6002 Diamond Ruby Suite 3 PMB 518, Christiansted 00820, VQ
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM NEWBOLD, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (340) 626-9007
- Return prepared by
- GOULD KILLIAN CPA GROUP PA
Mission
TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND WISE USE OF US VIRGIN ISLANDS' NATURAL RESOURCES BY PROVIDING A VEHICLE FOR LOCAL CONSERVATION RELATED ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD CAPACITY TO WORK TOGETHER ON COMMON TERRITORY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. TO COOPERATE WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR PURPOSES TO INFORM THE PUBLIC OF THE VALUE OF CONSERVATION AND TO OFFER SERVICES TO PROTECT NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES, PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY - VICS STRIVES TO BE A COMMON VOICE FOR THOSE COMMITTED TO THE BELIEF THAT THE USVI NATURAL RESOURCES MUST BE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE TERRITORY WHILE MAINTAINING A QUALITY ENVIRONMENT AND A PRODUCTIVE ECONOMY. TO THIS END THE ORGANIZATION HAS ALSO ENACTED A COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, PLASTIC RECYCLING SATURDAY, IN WHICH VOLUNTEERS COLLECT AND SORT HOUSEHOLD PLASTIC FROM THE COMMUNITY FOR RECYCLING TO REDUCE AMOUNTS SENT TO THE LANDFILL. ADDITIONALLY, AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM HAS ALSO BE ENACTED, VI CLEAN COAST, WHICH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE VI DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND NATURAL RESOURCES, ENCOURAGES BUSINESSES TO TAKE A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO "GREENING" THEIR BUSINESS PRACTICES BY OFFERING MINI GRANTS AND INCENTIVES FOR IMPLEMENTING CHANGES LEADING TO THE ELIMINATION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTICS IN BUSINESS.
- THE BLUE FLAG PROGRAM WORKS TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT BEACHES AND MARINAS BY ENSURING THAT APPROVED FACILITIES ADHERE TO STRICT WATER QUALITY STANDARDS, PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION, MEET ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY CRITERIA, AND PROVIDE OTHER SERVICES. THE BLUE FLAG PROGRAM INCLUDES ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC, DECISION MAKERS AND TOURISM OPERATORS.
- CZM FLOOD RISK EDUCATION PROGRAM ENGAGED THE AREA SMITH BAY COMMUNITY AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STAKEHOLDERS IN CHARACTERIZING THE CONDITIONS AND SUGGESTING SOLUTIONS TO THE STORMWATER AND NPS POLLUTION PROBLEMS IN THE SMITH BAY AND WATER BAY WATERSHED. THE FLOOD EDUCATION MATERIALS FROM THIS PROGRAM ARE BEING UTILIZED BY 6 USVI HIGH SCHOOLS THAT ARE ENGAGED IN A DISASTER RISK REDUCTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, REACHING ABOUT 150 STUDENTS WHILE THE TEACHER EVALUATION OF MATERIALS WAS COMPLETED IN FEB 2019. ALL THE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS HAVE BEEN COMPILED AND CATALOGED FOR EASE OF ACCESS FOR TEACHERS
- PROGRAM SERVICE DESCRIPTION GRANTS EXPENSES ------------------------------------------------------------------------ EAST OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR. IN THE PAST, EAST HAS SPONSORED HIKES, WHALE WATCHES, STAR-GAZING PARTIES, AND BEACH CLEAN-UPS. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, EAST STRIVES TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER LOCAL CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS OR AGENCIES (I.E. THE NATURE CONSERVANCYS VIRGIN ISLANDS PROGRAM AND OUTREACH ARMS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS) TO FURTHER SPREAD OUR UNIFIED MESSAGE OF NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION. 0. 1,331. INCLUDES FOREIGN GRANTS: NO ECO-SCHOOLS IS THE WORLDS LARGEST INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ENGAGING PRE K-12 SCHOOL STUDENTS, FACULTY, ADMINISTRATORS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS IN A COMPREHENSIVE, ENVIRONMENT-BASED PROGRAM TO IMPROVE STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AND SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS, THE PROGRAM HELPS TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE STUDENT SKILLS IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM). IT IS ALSO A PROVEN FRAMEWORK FOR PROMOTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. 0. 0. INCLUDES FOREIGN GRANTS:NO TOTAL 0. 1,331.Expenses $185,538
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 66-0464639
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $367,894
- Income (IRS master file)
- $522,043
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2020
- Posted by the IRS
- June 6, 2020
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2020
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $522,043 | $348,754 | $367,894 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $278,728 | $234,478 | $191,522 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $246,850 | $273,378 | $148,797 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $335,887 | $196,859 | $178,142 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Paul Chakroff | September 30, 2016 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 66-0464639).
Questions about VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC is 66-0464639.
- Is VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2020.
- Are donations to VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY 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 VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names WILLIAM NEWBOLD.
- Who are the officers and directors of VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VIRGIN ISLANDS CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $522,043, expenses of $348,754 and total assets of $367,894 at year end.
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