Association of Nature Center Administrators
THE ASSOCIATION OF NATURE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS BEST LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR THE NATURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER PROFESSION. WE OFFER MANY ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND …
Association Of Nature Center
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Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) is a professional association dedicated to leaders in the nature and environmental learning center profession, including directors, managers, senior administrators and board members.
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Mission
The association of nature center administrators promotes and supports best leadership and management practices for the nature and environmental learning center profession. We offer many additional programs and resources including collaboration on current research relevant to nature and environmental learning centers, online discussion forums, a professional mentor program, a job posting board, and access to sample documents, e.g.: marketing plans, personnel policies, development plans, position descriptions, etc. We work with the anca network to enhance professionalism and provide the support system critical to innovative and progressive nature center management. We believe that when nature center leaders thrive, their centers can have the most impact possible on environmental education and conservation.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Association of Nature Center Administrators has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 30,143 environment 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 organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAssociation of Nature Center Administrators is a registered environment nonprofit based in Logan, UT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 311416058. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $431K in annual revenue. 49 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Association of Nature Center Administrators's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 311416058. 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.
Association of Nature Center Administrators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% 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.
Association of Nature Center Administrators is located in Logan, UT, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its registered address is PO Box 464, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Association of Nature Center Administrators has $431K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Association of Nature Center Administrators 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 small organization. It has $431K in annual revenue. The organization has 49 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Association of Nature Center Administrators. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Association of Nature Center Administrators 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) is a professional association dedicated to leaders in the nature and environmental learning center profession, including directors, managers, senior administrators and board members. Association of Nature Center Administrators is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $431K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Association of Nature Center Administrators are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Association of Nature Center Administrators is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 311416058, 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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ASSOCIATION OF NATURE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (18)
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18 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 49 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 49 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Association of Nature Center Administrators
- What is Association of Nature Center Administrators?
- Association of Nature Center Administrators is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Logan, United States. Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA) is a professional association dedicated to leaders in the nature and environmental learning center profession, including directors, managers, senior administrators and board members.
- When was Association of Nature Center Administrators founded?
- Association of Nature Center Administrators was founded in 1995.
- Who leads Association of Nature Center Administrators?
- Jen Levy serves as Executive Dir..
- Where is Association of Nature Center Administrators located?
- Headquartered in Logan, UT, United States.
- What is Association of Nature Center Administrators's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Association of Nature Center Administrators trustworthy?
- Association of Nature Center Administrators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Association of Nature Center Administrators's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 311416058.
- What is Association of Nature Center Administrators's website?
- https://www.natctr.org