African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc
Through focused research, conservation, and education actions, the african aquatic conservation fund is dedicated to the preservation of african manatees, turtles, and other aquatic wildlife and their habitats …
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Research Our award-winning researchers lead programs to better understand the distribution, abundance, behavior, ecology, physiology and health of poorly studied African turtles, manatees, and cetaceans. Conservation We contribute directly to conservation actions for African aquatic species. These actions include assisting the creation and sustainability of protected areas, working in partnership with local communities, and activities to increase species protection through national laws and inte
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Mission
Through focused research, conservation, and education actions, the african aquatic conservation fund is dedicated to the preservation of african manatees, turtles, and other aquatic wildlife and their habitats throughout the african continent. We work in close partnership with local people, scientists, governments, and other stakeholders for the benefit of both wildlife and humans.
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· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% of the 40,468 animal welfare charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAfrican Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in Chilmark, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 472592641. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $778K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 472592641. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in United States is 90/100.
African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is located in Chilmark, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc has $778K in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for animal welfare charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is classified as an Animal Welfare organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $778K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Research Our award-winning researchers lead programs to better understand the distribution, abundance, behavior, ecology, physiology and health of poorly studied African turtles, manatees, and cetaceans. Conservation We contribute directly to conservation actions for African aquatic species. These actions include assisting the creation and sustainability of protected areas, working in partnership with local communities, and activities to increase species protection through national laws and inte African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is classified as an animal welfare organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among animal welfare charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $778K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 472592641, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AFRICAN AQUATIC CONSERVATION FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Abu Dhabi's thriving manatees prove vital conservation ambassadors - The National
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi provides home to two manatees and initiates conservation project in West Africa - ZAWYA
Africa’s large aquatic animals are being hunted and traded: we assessed the scale - The Conversation
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 38 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc
- What is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc?
- African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc is a animal welfare publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chilmark, United States. Research Our award-winning researchers lead programs to better understand the distribution, abundance, behavior, ecology, physiology and health of poorly studied African turtles, manatees, and cetaceans. Conservation We contribute directly to conservation actions for African aquatic species. These actions include assisting the creation and sustainability of protected areas, working in partnership with local communities, and activities to increase species protection through national laws and inte
- When was African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc founded?
- African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc was founded in 2015.
- Who leads African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc?
- Lucy Keith Diagne serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Chilmark, MA, United States.
- What is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc trustworthy?
- African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 472592641. Registration: 47-2592641 (United States).
- What is African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc's website?
- http://www.africanaquaticconservation.org