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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 …

Animal Welfare Chilmark, MA EIN: 472592641 (IRS) Reg: 47-2592641 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About African Aquatic Conservation Fund Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
Chilmark, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
D05
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar animal welfare in United States
Program spending This charity: 90%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.18%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.90
Program$0.90
90% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

African 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
90% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

LU
Lucy K•••• D•••••
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Abu Dhabi's thriving manatees prove vital conservation ambassadors - The National
Mar 2025
www.thenationalnews.com
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi provides home to two manatees and initiates conservation project in West Africa - ZAWYA
Apr 2024
www.zawya.com
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Africa’s large aquatic animals are being hunted and traded: we assessed the scale - The Conversation
Apr 2022
theconversation.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Animal Welfare this charity 40,468
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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