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Nonprofit · EIN 84-3985727

CONSERVATION ALLIES

Tax-exempt · HERNDON, VA 20171

Financials

$2.3M$2.1M2023$2.6M$2.6M2024$4.2M$3.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CONSERVATION ALLIES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,170,441$3,534,484$635,957$1,719,674$0$1,719,674
December 31, 2024990$2,573,066$2,636,346-$63,280$973,631$295,452$678,179
December 31, 2023990$2,252,163$2,071,520$180,643$828,033$86,574$741,459
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,119,444
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$50,997
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,009,787
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$325,076
Other salaries and wages
$44,405
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$398,143
Professional fundraising fees
$53,307
Travel
$22,073
Program services (functional)
$3,418,161
Management and general (functional)
$40,216
Fundraising (functional)
$76,108

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$973,631
Total assets, end of year
$1,719,674
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,719,674
Publicly traded securities
$21,722
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,719,674
Gross receipts
$4,170,441
Employees
3
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2019
State of legal domicile
VA

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 / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Paul SalamanPresident
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$151,438$40,501
Caitlin EschmannExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$116,620$16,518
Scott RasmussenDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Paul SalamanPresident
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$142,972$36,139
Caitlin EschmannExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$110,653$14,559
Rowens CristanchoDirector
Trustee or director
40$30,000$29,000
Scott RasmussenDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Caitlin EschmannExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$102,874$13,133
Paul SalamanPresident
Trustee or director, Key employee
30$76,656$22,710
Rowens CristanchoDirector
Trustee or director, Key employee
40$20,000$0
Scott RasmussenDirector
Trustee or director
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
13676 INNOVATION STATION LOOP, HERNDON, VA 20171-6494
In care of
% PAUL SALAMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Paul Salaman, 6990 IVY HILL DR, WARRENTON, VA 201879525
Signed the 990
Caitlin Eschmann, Executive Director
Phone
(202) 361-4410

Mission

To promote the conservation of biological diversity throughout the world.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Conservation Allies funded local NGOs across Africa to effectively protect national parks and other protected areas. By providing targeted funding and support Conservation Allies enables these organizations to enhance their conservation initiatives enforce measures against nature crime and promote sustainable management of natural resources. This funding helps local NGOs conduct fire prevention and stop deforestation support family planning initiatives and enhance community engagement programs. Through these efforts Conservation Allies aims to preserve Africas rich biodiversity safeguard endangered species and ensure the long-term health of vital ecosystems. The work fosters collaboration with local communities and partners to create resilient protected areas that benefit both wildlife and people.
    Expenses $1,445,786 · grants $1,247,875
  • Conservation Allies supported biodiversity conservation efforts in Latin America by providing funding to local NGOs to empower grassroots organizations to implement effective conservation projects that protect critical ecosystems endangered species and native habitats across the continent. By funding Latin American NGOs Conservation Allies helps address threats such as deforestation illegal mining and habitat loss fostering sustainable practices within local communities. This support enhances the capacity of organizations to develop conservation strategies tailored to address the challenges in Latin America.
    Expenses $1,224,929 · grants $1,138,347
  • Conservation Allies supported IUCN member organizations in their mission to protect the natural world by contributing funding to the International Ranger Awards - honoring the rangers whose dedication is essential to global conservation - and providing much-needed financial support to fill gaps in program funding.
    Expenses $323,262 · grants $323,262
  • Additional conservation grants to organizations in Asia
    Expenses $10,720 · grants $10,720
  • Staff salary benefits and taxes attributed to running conservation program services
    Expenses $342,053
  • Additional conservation grants for organizations in Oceania.
    Expenses $2,500 · grants $2,500
  • Office expenses and IT needs associated with conservation program support
    Expenses $26,056
  • Travel for conservation program support
    Expenses $22,073
  • Communication expenses for conservation program support
    Expenses $12,095
  • Additional miscellaneous expenses for conservation program support
    Expenses $6,097
  • Additional conservation grants for organizations in Europ.
    Expenses $2,590 · grants $2,590

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-3985727
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
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,719,674
Income (IRS master file)
$4,170,441

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,252,163$2,071,520$828,033IRS
990December 2022$1,403,603$955,313$560,816IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CONSERVATION ALLIES

What is the EIN of CONSERVATION ALLIES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSERVATION ALLIES is 84-3985727.
Is CONSERVATION ALLIES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CONSERVATION ALLIES tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CONSERVATION ALLIES 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 CONSERVATION ALLIES 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 CONSERVATION ALLIES 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 CONSERVATION ALLIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Paul Salaman.
Who are the officers and directors of CONSERVATION ALLIES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $151,438 (Paul Salaman, President).
How much revenue does CONSERVATION ALLIES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,170,441, expenses of $3,534,484 and total assets of $1,719,674 at year end.

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