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Valley Conservation Council Inc

To protect the natural and cultural resources of the greater shenandoah valley region through land conservation, education, and experiences to preserve the life-enriching benefits our land and water …

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69
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Valley Conservation Council Inc

Protecting the legendary Shenandoah Valley for nearly 35 years, the Conservancy protects more than 220,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley.

Founded
Headquarters
Staunton, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

To protect the natural and cultural resources of the greater shenandoah valley region through land conservation, education, and experiences to preserve the life-enriching benefits our land and water provide.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C30Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 60%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.72%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 19.5% of total expenses ($78,146 of $400,516).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.60
Program$0.60

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Valley Conservation Council Inc with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Valley Conservation Council Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

Valley Conservation Council Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Staunton, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 541548245. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Valley Conservation Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541548245. 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.

Valley Conservation Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Valley Conservation Council Inc is located in Staunton, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Valley Conservation Council Inc has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 60% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Valley Conservation Council Inc 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Valley Conservation Council Inc. 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, Valley Conservation Council Inc 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 60% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

Protecting the legendary Shenandoah Valley for nearly 35 years, the Conservancy protects more than 220,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley. Valley Conservation Council Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 60% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Valley Conservation Council Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Valley Conservation Council Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541548245, 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
60% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
7

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

KI
Kirk B••••••••••
Current Treasurer

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

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
Environment this charity 30,143
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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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 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 · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Valley Conservation Council Inc

What is Valley Conservation Council Inc?
Valley Conservation Council Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Staunton, United States. Protecting the legendary Shenandoah Valley for nearly 35 years, the Conservancy protects more than 220,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley.
When was Valley Conservation Council Inc founded?
Valley Conservation Council Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Valley Conservation Council Inc?
Kirk Billingsley serves as Current Treasurer.
Where is Valley Conservation Council Inc located?
Headquartered in Staunton, VA, United States.
What is Valley Conservation Council Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 60% of expenses go to program services.
Is Valley Conservation Council Inc trustworthy?
Valley Conservation Council Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 Valley Conservation Council Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 541548245.
What is Valley Conservation Council Inc's website?
http://valleyconservation.org