Conservation Society Of California: $30.9M Revenue, $31.7M Expenses

The composite efficiency score of 63/100 puts Conservation Society Of California at C — neither standout nor failing. Some factors run above the median (often reserves) while others run below (often revenue stability or officer-comp ratio).

Conservation Society Of California reported $30.9M in 2023 revenue — a mid-sized nonprofit by U.S. standards. Organizations in this bracket typically operate with a small permanent staff, project-based program structures, and modest reserves. Operating reserves at Conservation Society Of California are adequate: the balance sheet covers a reasonable share of annual expenses, though not a deep multi-year cushion.

Five-year revenue trajectory is strongly positive: Conservation Society Of California has grown materially in real terms, which usually signals successful fundraising and program expansion. Officer compensation is modest relative to organizational size: Conservation Society Of California reports $396,606 in total compensation for current officers and key employees (Form 990 Part IX, line 5) against $30.9M in revenue. The ratio is well within the bands third-party charity raters consider reasonable at this scale. Conservation Society Of California works in Environment & Animals — environmental, conservation, animal-welfare, and natural-resources programs. The sector spans large international conservation groups and small local land trusts; the financial profile varies accordingly.