named programs · 6 · from sources
what they call their work
(Re)Discovery Expeditions
Ground-breaking expeditions to discover and document undetected species, leading to critical funding and protection for threatened habitats.
Altruistic Fiscal Sponsorships
Provides tax-exempt status, dedicated bank accounts, grant database access, tech discounts, accounting services, and consulting to international wildlife conservation nonprofits.
Biodiversity Library
A program supported by Bookmans, an iconic bookstore in Tucson, Arizona.
Connect and Conserve
A database linking conservation organizations worldwide and providing data on conservation activities to identify neglected species/regions and guide funding effectively.
Conservation Equipped
Provides priority access to equipment and resources for conservation efforts.
Conservation Photography
Captures beautiful imagery of undetected species to aid in conservation efforts and provides fine-art photography for fundraising events.
activities · 5 clusters
what they do
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Species Rediscovery & Documentation 7 activities
- Conducting biodiversity research expeditionsCoordinates and facilitates international research expeditions, such as (Re)Discovery Expeditions, to study sites in countries like Ecuador and Vietnam, discovering new species and capturing imagery of undetected species.
- Conducting biodiversity research expeditionsCoordinates and facilitates international research expeditions, such as (Re)Discovery Expeditions, to study sites in countries like Ecuador and Vietnam, discovering new species and capturing imagery of undetected species.
- Conducting biodiversity research expeditionsCoordinates and facilitates international research expeditions, such as (Re)Discovery Expeditions, to study sites in countries like Ecuador and Vietnam, discovering new species and capturing imagery of undetected species.
- Conducts international biodiversity research expeditionsOrganizes and carries out field research expeditions in countries such as Ecuador and Vietnam to study biodiversity, discover new species, and capture photographic records of undetected or lost species, contributing to habitat protection and scientific knowledge.
- Developing technology for species rediscoveryDevelops new technology to rediscover species thought to be lost and collects extensive species photo records, with over 100,000 records collected.
- Developing technology for species rediscoveryDevelops new technology to rediscover species thought to be lost and collects extensive species photo records, with over 100,000 records collected.
- Developing technology for species rediscoveryDevelops new technology to rediscover species thought to be lost and collects extensive species photo records, with over 100,000 records collected.
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Conservation Fieldwork Internships 4 activities
- Offering conservation internshipsProvides internships that offer experience in areas such as photography, entomology, and nonprofit organization building.
- Offering conservation internshipsProvides internships that offer experience in areas such as photography, entomology, and nonprofit organization building.
- Offering conservation internshipsProvides internships that offer experience in areas such as photography, entomology, and nonprofit organization building.
- Offers conservation-focused internships and professional developmentProvides internship opportunities that offer hands-on experience in photography, entomology, and nonprofit organization building, supporting the next generation of conservation professionals.
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Scientific Research & Monitoring 4 activities
- Operates global conservation data and collaboration platformRuns the Connect and Conserve initiative, a database that links conservation organizations worldwide and shares data on global conservation activities to enhance coordination and impact.
- Operating a global conservation databaseManages the Connect and Conserve initiative, a database that links conservation organizations worldwide and provides data on global conservation activities.
- Operating a global conservation databaseManages the Connect and Conserve initiative, a database that links conservation organizations worldwide and provides data on global conservation activities.
- Operating a global conservation databaseOperates the Connect and Conserve initiative, a database that links conservation organizations worldwide and provides data on global conservation activities.
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Fiscal Sponsorship & Administrative Back-Office Support 4 activities
- Provides fiscal sponsorship and operational support to conservation nonprofitsOffers altruistic fiscal sponsorship to global nonprofits focused on overlooked biodiversity, including bank access, legal incorporation support, grant database access, technology discounts, accounting services, consulting, and emergency financial support.
- Providing fiscal sponsorship and support to conservation organizationsOffers altruistic fiscal sponsorships to global non-profit organizations focused on conserving "Life Overlooked™", providing direct access to dedicated bank accounts, assisting with US nonprofit incorporation for foreign-based organizations, and offering co-benefits like grant databases, tech discounts, accounting services, and consulting.
- Providing fiscal sponsorship and support to conservation organizationsOffers altruistic fiscal sponsorships to global non-profit organizations focused on conserving "Life Overlooked™", providing direct access to dedicated bank accounts, assisting with US nonprofit incorporation for foreign-based organizations, and offering co-benefits like grant databases, tech discounts, accounting services, and consulting.
- Providing fiscal sponsorship and support to conservation organizationsOffers altruistic fiscal sponsorships to global non-profit organizations focused on conserving "Life Overlooked™", providing direct access to dedicated bank accounts, assisting with US nonprofit incorporation for foreign-based organizations, and offering co-benefits like grant databases, tech discounts, accounting services, and consulting.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Supporting habitat protection and expansionHelps secure funding and protection for threatened habitats, including doubling the size of the Rio Manduriacu Reserve, and engages in advocacy to protect unique ecosystems from threats like mining conglomerates.
- Supporting habitat protection and expansionHelps secure funding and protection for threatened habitats, including doubling the size of the Rio Manduriacu Reserve, and engages in advocacy to protect unique ecosystems from threats like mining conglomerates.
- Supporting habitat protection and expansionHelps secure funding and protection for threatened habitats, including doubling the size of the Rio Manduriacu Reserve, and engages in advocacy to protect unique ecosystems from threats like mining conglomerates.
- Supports habitat conservation and expansionEngages in direct conservation efforts including doubling the size of the Rio Manduriacu Reserve in Ecuador and defeating mining interests to protect unique ecosystems, contributing to long-term habitat preservation.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$11K12%
Program service revenue$60K65%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$97K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 5
- Nicki Boyd — Director
- Randall Lockwood — Director
- Robert Schell — Director
- Scott Trageser — Executive DirectorChairSecretary
- Scott Waters — Director
relationships · 19
who they work with
- Bookmans Partner — Partnered with The Biodiversity Group on its Biodiversity Library program.
- Connect and Conserve Partner — Partners to bring equality to wildlife conservation.
- Creative Conservation Alliance Partner — Co-founded by The Biodiversity Group's Executive Director in Bangladesh.
- DHL Partner — Provides shipping discounts as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- Dell Partner — Provides Dell discounts as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- Earth.fm Partner — An organization taking advantage of The Biodiversity Group's fiscal sponsorships.
- Facebook Partner — Encourages supporters to hold birthday fundraisers for the organization on Facebook.
- Google Partner — Provides Google Workspace access as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- HP Partner — Provides HP discounts as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- La Perla Reserve Partner — Manages the La Perla Reserve near La Concordia, Ecuador.
- Lalo Loor Reserve Partner — Manages the Lalo Loor Reserve in Tabuga, Ecuador.
- Microsoft Partner — Provides Microsoft services as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- PIG Team Partner — An organization taking advantage of The Biodiversity Group's fiscal sponsorships, dedicated to addressing endangered species in Uganda.
- San Diego Zoo Partner — Collaborates with The Biodiversity Group through staff member Nicki Boyd's involvement.
- Senses Diving Center Partner — Works for Senses Diving Center in Vietnam, helping Vietnamese learn to snorkel and dive.
- Techsoup Partner — Provides tech discounts as a co-benefit for fiscally sponsored organizations.
- Third Millenium Alliance Partner — Works for Third Millenium Alliance, which owns the Jama Coaque Reserve.
- eBay Partner — Allows users to choose The Biodiversity Group as their charity when buying or selling on eBay.
- theTurtleRoom Partner — Hosts TBG’s website and provides valuable technical assistance for website and marketing programs.