25 YEARS: Our History

2010 marks the 25th anniversary of Galapagos Conservancy

Galapagos Conservancy has its roots in two organizations that merged in 2002: the Darwin Scientific Foundation, an organization which managed an endowment for research in Galapagos that was founded in 1985, and Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Galapagos conservation that was founded by Johannah Barry, GC’s president, in 1992. GC bases it’s anniversary date on the date of the founding of the DSF in April 1985.

In March 2005, the Board of Directors of Charles Darwin Foundation, Inc. approved changing the organization’s name to Galapagos Conservancy to better reflect the work we do.

Help GC celebrate 25 years of Galapagos conservation with a $25, $250, or $2500 donation!

Galapagos Conservancy focuses all day, every day, on Galapagos. We are a membership-based organization and the largest source of private support for conservation efforts for the Galapagos Islands. Our 11,000 Friends of Galapagos are individuals and institutions who care deeply about the Galapagos Islands and understand the scientific importance of preserving this one-of-a-kind ecosystem.

We are fortunate to work closely with many allies, including scientists from many U.S. universities, international non-governmental organizations with an active interest in the Galapagos, and a multitude of other institutions that are committed to Galapagos conservation. We also collaborate closely with travel companies who carry out fundraising efforts and educate travelers on local conservation efforts.

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