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Arlington, United States·Est. 1951

The Nature Conservancy

Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.

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TNC is a global environmental organisation working in 79 countries and territories to create a world where people and nature thrive.

2023 revenue
$1.17B
Program ratio
—
Founded
1951
Operating in
6+ countries

Where they work

Headquarters in Arlington, United States. Operating across 6+ countries.

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History

A timeline since 1951.

  1. 1951
    Incorporated as The Nature Conservancy
  2. 2021
    Commits to conserving 4B hectares of ocean by 2030

Impact

Key outcomes reported by the organisation.

125M+
Acres conserved (cumulative)
8,000+
Miles of rivers protected

Funding

Annual revenue & program efficiency.

Official figures from IRS Form 990 via ProPublica, refreshed automatically (last checked 10/14/2026). View filings

YearRevenue (USD)Program ratioBar
2019$998M—
2020$1.14B—
2021$1.29B—
2022$1.31B—
2023$1.17B—

Where the money goes

Rough estimate for 2023. Charities don't make profits — this shows how income is spent.

Programs & direct aid
78%
≈ $874M
Management & admin
12%
≈ $136M
Fundraising
10%
≈ $111M

About $46M of income was not spent that year — typically held in reserves or endowment for future work.

Program share based on typical figures for similar charities; admin/fundraising split is estimated. Total spending is from official filings.

Registry references

Where this profile can be verified or synced.

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