Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center
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Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is a environment organization based in WESLACO, United States. Annual revenue: $251K. EIN: 742352514.
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The valley nature center is an interpretive nature trail through a six acre park that is open to the public six days a week. The vnc conducts programs to educate adults and children about nature and participates in activities that are enviornmentally beneficial.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 73% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is a registered environment nonprofit based in Weslaco, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 742352514. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $359K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742352514. 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.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is located in Weslaco, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center has $359K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $359K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center. 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, Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center 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 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is a environment organization based in WESLACO, United States. Annual revenue: $251K. EIN: 742352514. Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $359K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 742352514, 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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LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATURE CENTER 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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Officers & trustees (13)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 36 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 36 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 · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center
- What is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center?
- Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Weslaco, United States. Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center is a environment organization based in WESLACO, United States. Annual revenue: $251K. EIN: 742352514.
- When was Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center founded?
- Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center?
- Robert Donaldson serves as President.
- Where is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center located?
- Headquartered in Weslaco, TX, United States.
- What is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center trustworthy?
- Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742352514.
- What is Lower Rio Grande Valley Nature Center's website?
- http://www.valleynaturecenter.org