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The Access Fund

The mission of the access fund is to lead and inspire the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment.

Boulder, CO EIN: 943131165 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About The Access Fund

The Access Fund is a nonprofit organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 million. EIN: 943131165.

Founded
Headquarters
Boulder, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

The mission of the access fund is to lead and inspire the climbing community toward sustainable access and conservation of the climbing environment.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit · NTEE Z99Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Access Fund has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 1,276,615 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. Explore United States
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 584,479 charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • 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 has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Access Fund is a registered nonprofit based in Boulder, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 943131165. 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 $4M in annual revenue. 72 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

The Access Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943131165. 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.

The Access Fund 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

The Access Fund is located in Boulder, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Access Fund has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for The Access Fund. 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, The Access Fund 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 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). 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.

The Access Fund is a nonprofit organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 million. EIN: 943131165. The Access Fund is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Yes, donations to The Access Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Access Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943131165, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
35

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

HE
Heather T•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

FRNC Benefit Dinner Raises $160K for Nature Access Fund - MyRye.com
Jun 2026
myrye.com
Access Fund calls on climbers to weigh in on climbing management proposals for federal lands - Outdoor Sportswire
Jun 2026
www.outdoorsportswire.com
An Interview with the Prairie State Access Fund – Illinois Reproductive Health Resources - Rebellious Magazine
Jun 2026
rebelliousmagazine.com
Access Fund Honors Blue Ridge Conservancy’s Efforts at Howard Knob - WataugaOnline.com
May 2026
wataugaonline.com
Lightrock reaches final close on $500m energy access fund - Impact Investor
May 2026
impact-investor.com
Right Rider Access Fund Awards $597,209 in Grants - Cycle News
Apr 2026
www.cyclenews.com
Abortion access fund bill passes out of Illinois House - WANDTV.com
Apr 2026
www.wandtv.com
What is the Arts Access Fund? - Portland.gov
Mar 2026
www.portland.gov
As Illinois Increasingly Becomes Destination for Abortion Access, a New Public-Private Partnership Emerges - WTTW
Feb 2026
news.wttw.com
As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges - Capitol New
Feb 2026
capitolnewsillinois.com
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 72 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 72 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Access Fund

What is The Access Fund?
The Access Fund is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boulder, United States. The Access Fund is a nonprofit organization based in BOULDER, United States. Annual revenue: $4.2 million. EIN: 943131165.
When was The Access Fund founded?
The Access Fund was founded in 1991.
Who leads The Access Fund?
Heather Thorne serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Access Fund located?
Headquartered in Boulder, CO, United States.
What is The Access Fund's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Access Fund trustworthy?
The Access Fund 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 The Access Fund's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943131165.
What is The Access Fund's website?
http://www.accessfund.org