Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
The conservancy's mission is to manage, operate, restore and improve shelby farms park in partnership with and for the public. The conservancy is responsible for daily management, fundraising …
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Mission
The conservancy's mission is to manage, operate, restore and improve shelby farms park in partnership with and for the public. The conservancy is responsible for daily management, fundraising to meet operational budget needs, setting the vision for the parks's future and stewarding its natural resources.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (6 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 + methodologyShelby Farms Park Conservancy is a registered human services nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260350397. 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 $6M in annual revenue. 149 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260350397. 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.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy 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 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 149 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Shelby Farms Park Conservancy. 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, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Find the perfect experience for you! With 4,500 acres of green space, Shelby Farms Park has something for everyone! Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Shelby Farms Park Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260350397, 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
6 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.
SHELBY FARMS PARK CONSERVANCY 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 (25)
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25 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 149 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 149 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
- What is Shelby Farms Park Conservancy?
- Shelby Farms Park Conservancy is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. Find the perfect experience for you! With 4,500 acres of green space, Shelby Farms Park has something for everyone!
- When was Shelby Farms Park Conservancy founded?
- Shelby Farms Park Conservancy was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Shelby Farms Park Conservancy?
- Jen Andrews serves as CEO.
- Where is Shelby Farms Park Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Shelby Farms Park Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Shelby Farms Park Conservancy trustworthy?
- Shelby Farms Park Conservancy 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 Shelby Farms Park Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260350397.
- What is Shelby Farms Park Conservancy's website?
- http://shelbyfarmspark.org