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Taking Care of Wild Places Since 1966 Learn More Together, We Keep the Wild Alive The Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has been at the core of Tennessee’s environmental movement for almost 60 years. For these past six decades, TCWP has been at the forefront protecting wild places, shaping conservation policy,
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1966, it predates 91% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. 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
- GiveRadar's profile for Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is a registered environment nonprofit based in Oak Ridge, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its EIN is 237031644. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $79K in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237031644. 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.
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is located in Oak Ridge, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
Based on official tax filings, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning has $79K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 77% 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.
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning 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 $79K in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning. 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, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 77%). 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.
Taking Care of Wild Places Since 1966 Learn More Together, We Keep the Wild Alive The Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has been at the core of Tennessee’s environmental movement for almost 60 years. For these past six decades, TCWP has been at the forefront protecting wild places, shaping conservation policy, Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1966.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $79K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237031644, 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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TENNESSEE CITIZENS FOR WILDERNESS PLANNING 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 (18)
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- 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 - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 57 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 · 1966
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning
- What is Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning?
- Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Oak Ridge, United States. Taking Care of Wild Places Since 1966 Learn More Together, We Keep the Wild Alive The Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning (TCWP) has been at the core of Tennessee’s environmental movement for almost 60 years. For these past six decades, TCWP has been at the forefront protecting wild places, shaping conservation policy,
- When was Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning founded?
- Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning was founded in 1966.
- Who leads Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning?
- Mark Bevelhimer serves as President.
- Where is Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning located?
- Headquartered in Oak Ridge, TN, United States.
- What is Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning trustworthy?
- Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237031644.
- What is Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning's website?
- http://www.tcwp.org