American Conservation Foundation Inc
Mission is to contribute to the conservation of native ecosystems in a manner that incentivizes participation by oil and gas companies, sand mines and agriculture owners and promotes …
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Discover how the American Conservation Foundation partners with private landowners across Texas to protect native ecosystems, promote sustainable land use, and restore biodiversity. Learn about our conservation programs, research initiatives, and community outreach efforts.
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Mission
Mission is to contribute to the conservation of native ecosystems in a manner that incentivizes participation by oil and gas companies, sand mines and agriculture owners and promotes economic development. The foundation will establish and implement conservation strategies to protect wide-range species.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Conservation Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- 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 + methodologyAmerican Conservation Foundation Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Gatesville, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842952696. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Conservation Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842952696. 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.
American Conservation Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
American Conservation Foundation Inc is located in Gatesville, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Conservation Foundation Inc has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American Conservation Foundation Inc is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Conservation Foundation 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, American Conservation Foundation 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 88% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Discover how the American Conservation Foundation partners with private landowners across Texas to protect native ecosystems, promote sustainable land use, and restore biodiversity. Learn about our conservation programs, research initiatives, and community outreach efforts. American Conservation Foundation Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to American Conservation Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Conservation Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842952696, 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 (FY2025): 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.
AMERICAN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
What would Teddy Roosevelt think of the Trump administration’s conservation policies? - Deseret News
Indiana Outdoors 7/4/26: The North American Conservation Model - 93.5 / 107.5 The Fan
Rare Pallas’s cat kittens born at Niabi Zoo mark conservation milestone - KWQC
Conservation group’s ads back Utah Republican in primary - E&E News by POLITICO
Southwest Conservation Program - Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Ted Turner’s Legacy as a Landowner and Conservationist - The New York Times
Ted Turner, Conservation Giant Who Bet Big on Bison and Wild Land, Dies at 87 - GearJunkie
Ellen Connell op-ed: Solar energy is a manufacturing and conservation win for Alabama - Yellowhammer News
Presidents, Pinchot, and the Birth of American Conservation | Milford, PA | NEPA Events - DiscoverNEPA
Trump Administration Declares War on American Conservation as Well as Iran - newamericanjournal.net
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 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
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 18 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Conservation Foundation Inc
- What is American Conservation Foundation Inc?
- American Conservation Foundation Inc is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Gatesville, United States. Discover how the American Conservation Foundation partners with private landowners across Texas to protect native ecosystems, promote sustainable land use, and restore biodiversity. Learn about our conservation programs, research initiatives, and community outreach efforts.
- When was American Conservation Foundation Inc founded?
- American Conservation Foundation Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads American Conservation Foundation Inc?
- Russell Castro serves as President.
- Where is American Conservation Foundation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Gatesville, TX, United States.
- What is American Conservation Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Conservation Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- American Conservation Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 American Conservation Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 842952696.
- What is American Conservation Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.ac-foundation.com