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
Also Known As:
The Xerces Society
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation (Xerces) reports that it is a science-based organization that works to protect the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats through conducting research and conservation work. The organization's key programs include pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts. In 2022, Xerces states that it, along with its affiliates, created or enhanced more than 12,000 acres of pollinator habitat and more than 500 acres and six new farms became Bee Better Certified.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation's program expenses were:
Pollinator conservation: $2,665,383
Endangered species: $2,044,328
Community engagement: $320,827
Pesticide reduction: $536,411
Other conservation: $419,399
Total Program Expenses: $5,986,348
Chief Executive
Scott Hoffman Black, Executive Director
Compensation*
$261,731
Chair of the Board
Beth Robertson-Martin
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Shine Sourcing Solutions
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
81
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $7,587,847, 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, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and private grants | $5,440,602 |
| Program service income | $1,122,377 |
| Investment income, net | $-50,611 |
| Other income | $156 |
| Government grants and contracts | $2,147,245 |
| Interest income | $2,934 |
| Total Income | $8,662,703 |
Programs: 79% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $8,662,703 |
| Total expenses: | $7,613,865 |
| Program expenses | $5,986,348 |
| Fundraising expenses | $972,591 |
| Administrative expenses | $654,926 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,048,838 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $11,893,814 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $12,942,652 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,882,701 |
| Total Assets | $14,825,353 |
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