Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats."
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, DE
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (Xerces Society) reports that it works throughout North America in conservation of invertebrates and their habitats, including the conservation of pollinators and other invertebrates, to protect endangered species, and to reduce pesticide use and its impacts. The organization applies research, policy advocacy, public education and on-the-ground habitat improvement to advance long-term conservation. In 2024, Xerces Society states that it distributed 145,326 native plants, saved 12,000 mussels, supported 543 community projects, and helped more than 540 farmers and farm partnerships.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's program expenses were:
| Pollinator conservation | $3,866,124 |
| Endangered species conservation | $3,193,609 |
| Other conservation | $866,059 |
| Pesticide reduction | $586,455 |
| Community engagement | $531,759 |
| Total Program Expenses | $9,044,006 |
Chief Executive
Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director
Compensation*
$322,045
Chair of the Board
Sacha H. Spector
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Program Director for the Environment, Doris Duke Foundation
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
101
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Membership appeals, Cryptocurrency
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $10,577,848, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Private grants and contributions | $6,174,238 |
| Government grants and contracts | $4,403,610 |
| Program revenue | $769,348 |
| Investment return, net | $442,084 |
| Interest income | $87,997 |
| Total Income | $11,877,277 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 11% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $11,877,277 |
| Total expenses: | $11,205,274 |
| Program expenses | $9,044,006 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,219,287 |
| Administrative expenses | $941,981 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $672,003 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $13,564,356 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $14,236,359 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,765,786 |
| Total Assets | $16,002,145 |
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