Tompkins Conservation
Tompkins Conservation is a U.S. public charity that funds and coordinates ecosystem restoration, species reintroduction, protected-area creation, and conservation-led community development through its affiliated rewilding organizations in Chile and Argentina.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM type—
- OfferingServices
What Tompkins Conservation does
Tompkins Conservation is a United States 501(c)(3) public charity that supports large-scale biodiversity and climate conservation in South America. The current organization was established in 2015 and serves as a strategic collaborator to the independent offspring nonprofits Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina, which execute the underlying land protection, park planning, species reintroduction, habitat connectivity, and community programs. Its operating model combines direct conservation leadership in selected initiatives with an affiliated-organization structure and public-sector collaboration across national borders.
Tompkins Conservation firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tompkins Conservation
- Legal name
- Tompkins Conservation
- Website
- https://tompkinsconservation.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Tompkins Conservation is a U.S. public charity that funds and coordinates ecosystem restoration, species reintroduction, protected-area creation, and conservation-led community development through its affiliated rewilding organizations in Chile and Argentina.
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Tompkins Conservation industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Conservation and Wildlife Rewilding Services
- NAICS
- Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Wildlife Conservation & Species Protection (BPAGAGAB)
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Where Tompkins Conservation is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Francisco, California
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Tompkins Conservation business model
Business model- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Charitable Contributions and Donations: Tompkins Conservation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that accepts charitable contributions. As of the source material, it no longer accepts contributions directly and instead directs donors to the Tompkins Conservation Project Fund at Re:wild, its fiscal sponsor. Donations support conservation in Chile and Argentina, including national park creation, species reintroduction, and community empowerment initiatives.
- Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: The organization facilitates planned giving and legacy gifts through donor-advised funds — the Tompkins Conservation Fund and the Douglas R. Tompkins Wild Legacy Fund — at the Marin Community Foundation (MCF), a grantmaking public charity.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Tompkins Conservation product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tompkins Conservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that protects and rewilds nature through national park creation and expansion, species reintroduction, and wildlife corridor development across Chile and Argentina. It has helped create or expand 16 national and provincial parks, protecting approximately 14–15 million acres of land, and leads large-scale programs including the Jaguar Rivers Initiative, the Route of Parks eco-tourism corridor, and wildlife rewilding programs for jaguars, huemul deer, Andean condors, and other species. The organization funds and collaborates with offspring nonprofits Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina, which execute on-the-ground conservation work.
Product overview
Tompkins Conservation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that serves as a strategic collaborator of its offspring nonprofits Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina. The organization operates through a portfolio of interconnected conservation programs: national park creation and expansion in Chile and Argentina (having helped create or expand 16 parks); wildlife rewilding programs including jaguar reintroduction and huemul deer protection; the Jaguar Rivers Initiative for continental wildlife corridors; the Route of Parks eco-tourism initiative connecting 17 Chilean national parks; the free Digital Library of conservation publications; and the Wild Life documentary film. These offerings work together to advance large-scale rewilding, biodiversity recovery, and community prosperity across South America.
Differentiator
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Brands
- Jaguar Rivers Initiative: A multi-country initiative to create South America's first continental wildlife corridor across the Paraná River Basin, spanning Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay, focused on protecting jaguars and other wildlife
Products and services
- Jaguar Rivers Initiative A multi-country conservation initiative spanning Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay that aims to protect at least 1,200 square kilometers of land and reconnect fragmented jaguar habitats across the Paraná River Basin.
- Route of Parks A 2,800-kilometer scenic eco-tourism route connecting 17 national parks in Chilean Patagonia, spanning from Puerto Montt to Cape Horn and encompassing more than 60 gateway communities.
- National Parks Creation and Expansion (Chile) Program to create and expand national parks in Chile including Patagonia National Park, Pumalín Douglas Tompkins National Park, Kawésqar, Corcovado, Yendegaia, Melimoyu, Isla Magdalena, Hornopirén, Cerro Castillo, and Cape Froward National Parks.
- National Parks Creation and Expansion (Argentina) Program to create and expand national and provincial parks in Argentina including Iberá Park, El Impenetrable National Park, and Patagonia Azul Provincial Park.
- Huemul Rescue & Rehabilitation Center A wildlife rehabilitation facility adjacent to Cerro Castillo National Park in Chile dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating the endangered huemul deer, addressing disease, injuries, and population recovery.
- Wildlife Rewilding Programs Species reintroduction and monitoring programs for Andean condors, huemul deer, pumas, Darwin's rhea, and other native wildlife in Chile, plus jaguar reintroduction and giant anteater recovery in Argentina.
- Wild Life Film A documentary film produced by Tompkins Conservation showcasing the conservation and rewilding work of Douglas and Kristine Tompkins across Chile and Argentina.
- Digital Library (Free Book Downloads) A library of over 40 free downloadable books published by Tompkins Conservation, including the Parklands and Rewilding Series (20+ books), the Activism Series (15+ books), and Foundation Retrospectives and Reports (4 books), available in English and Spanish.
Quantifiable outcome
- 14–15 million acres of land protected across Chile and Argentina
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Companies that use Tompkins Conservation
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Tompkins Conservation technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Tompkins Conservation partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Jaguar Rivers Initiative Partners (Onçafari, Fundación Moisés Bertoni, Nativa)coreThe Jaguar Rivers Initiative is a multi-country collaboration spanning Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay, uniting four major conservation nonprofits — Rewilding Argentina, Onçafari (Brazil), Fundación Moisés Bertoni (Paraguay), and Nativa (Bolivia) — to establish a continental-scale wildlife corridor across the Paraná River Basin. The initiative aims to protect at least 1,200 square kilometers of land, preserve approximately 34 million metric tons of carbon, and reintroduce jaguars across the basin.
- Rewilding Chile (Fundación Rewilding Chile)coreRewilding Chile is the primary offspring nonprofit of Tompkins Conservation, executing all on-the-ground conservation, park creation, and wildlife rewilding programs in Chile. Tompkins Conservation serves as its strategic collaborator and has helped create seven new national parks and expand three others in Chile. The organization leads the Route of Parks of Patagonia initiative and wildlife programs including Andean condor, huemul deer, puma, and Darwin's rhea recovery.
- Rewilding Argentina (Fundación Rewilding Argentina)coreRewilding Argentina is the primary offspring nonprofit of Tompkins Conservation, executing all on-the-ground conservation and rewilding programs in Argentina. Tompkins Conservation is a strategic collaborator of the organization, which manages Iberá Park, El Impenetrable National Park, Patagonia Azul Provincial Park, and leads the Jaguar Rivers Initiative, jaguar reintroduction, and giant anteater recovery programs.
- CONAF (Corporación Nacional Forestal, Chile)coreCONAF is Chile's national forestry and parks agency. Tompkins Conservation and Fundación Rewilding Chile have signed a collaboration agreement with CONAF to jointly develop zoning and management plans covering architectural standards and wildlife conservation in the donated parks. Tompkins Conservation collaborates through a technical panel for 10 years to support the transition period.
- Foundation for Deep EcologyminorOne of the family of organizations under the Tompkins Conservation umbrella. Foundation for Deep Ecology supports the intellectual infrastructure of the conservation movement through grantmaking and activism-oriented book publishing, including titles like ENERGY: Overdevelopment and the Delusion of Endless Growth (in partnership with Post Carbon Institute).
- The Conservation Land Trust (CLT)minorOne of the family of organizations under the Tompkins Conservation umbrella. The Conservation Land Trust was instrumental in early park creation efforts and village beautification projects in Chile. CLT published a collection of national park books documenting conservation work.
- Conservación PatagónicaminorOne of the family of organizations under the Tompkins Conservation umbrella, focused on conservation efforts in Chilean Patagonia.
- Yendegaia FoundationminorA related foundation that donated land to create Yendegaia National Park in Chile's Tierra del Fuego. The 370,000-acre park was established through a landmark public-private collaboration between President Sebastián Piñera and the Tompkins team.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tompkins Conservation competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS): WCS operates zoos and runs global field conservation programs focused on wildlife and wild places. Directly comparable in combining species recovery, park management, and conservation science, with similar public-facing brand and global footprint.
- World Wildlife Fund (WWF): WWF is a leading global conservation organization focused on species and habitat protection. Directly comparable to Tompkins Conservation in wildlife recovery programs, park creation, and global brand-driven fundraising, though operating at far larger scale.
- African Wildlife Foundation (AWF): AWF focuses on wildlife conservation and protected-area management across Africa. Comparable in continental-scale landscape conservation, keystone species protection, and partnership with African governments — analogous to Tompkins' model in South America.
- The Nature Conservancy: The Nature Conservancy is the world's largest environmental nonprofit, acquiring and managing conservation land globally. Directly comparable to Tompkins Conservation in mission, land-protection model, and reliance on philanthropic funding to create and steward protected areas.
- Conservation International: Conservation International is a global nonprofit focused on biodiversity protection, nature-based climate solutions, and partnerships with governments and indigenous communities. Comparable in mission, geographic scope, and emphasis on science-driven protected-area outcomes.
- Fauna & Flora International (FFI): FFI is one of the world's oldest conservation organizations, focused on threatened species and habitat protection globally. Comparable in species-reintroduction focus, partnership model, and reliance on programmatic conservation grants and donations.
- Re:wild: Re:wild is a global conservation organization co-founded by Kristine Tompkins that protects and restores biodiversity. Directly comparable as Tompkins Conservation's fiscal sponsor and sister organization focused on species recovery and rewilding worldwide.
Broad incumbents
- National Geographic Society: National Geographic funds and promotes exploration, science, and conservation globally. Comparable as a broader conservation and storytelling platform with extensive reach, awards programs, and documentary production similar to Tompkins' Wild Life film.
Emerging players
- Panthera: Panthera is a global wild cat conservation organization, focused specifically on jaguars, pumas, and other big cats. Highly comparable to Tompkins Conservation's jaguar reintroduction work under the Jaguar Rivers Initiative and shares overlapping regional partners.
Others
- Patagonia, Inc. Patagonia is an outdoor apparel company founded by Yvon Chouinard, closely linked to Tompkins Conservation through Kristine Tompkins' former CEO role and ongoing activism partnership (Patagonia Action Works). An adjacent corporate ally rather than a direct conservation competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Tompkins Conservation subsidiaries and ownership
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Tompkins Conservation funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Tompkins Conservation
What does Tompkins Conservation do?
Tompkins Conservation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity that protects and rewilds nature through national park creation and expansion, species reintroduction, and wildlife corridor development across Chile and Argentina. It has helped create or expand 16 national and provincial parks, protecting approximately 14–15 million acres of land, and leads large-scale programs including the Jaguar Rivers Initiative, the Route of Parks eco-tourism corridor, and wildlife rewilding programs for jaguars, huemul deer, Andean condors, and other species. The organization funds and collaborates with offspring nonprofits Rewilding Chile and Rewilding Argentina, which execute on-the-ground conservation work.
Is Tompkins Conservation a public or private company?
Tompkins Conservation is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Tompkins Conservation founded?
Tompkins Conservation was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Tompkins Conservation based?
Tompkins Conservation is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tompkins Conservation make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Charitable Contributions and Donations are the primary driver. The others are planned Giving and Legacy Gifts.
Who are Tompkins Conservation's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) and Re:wild. National Geographic Society is listed as a broad incumbent. Panthera is listed as an emerging player. Patagonia, Inc. is listed as an others.
Does Tompkins Conservation have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tompkins Conservation.
What industry is Tompkins Conservation in?
Tompkins Conservation's product category is Conservation and Wildlife Rewilding Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAGAA, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation, with a secondary code of BPAGAGAC, Land Trusts & Protected Areas. Its NAICS code is 813312.