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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Protecting the legendary Shenandoah Valley for nearly 35 years, the Conservancy protects more than 220,000 acres in the Shenandoah Valley.
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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.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
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- disclosed leadership
- a website
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyValley 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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VALLEY CONSERVATION COUNCIL INC 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 (16)
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16 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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 55 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo 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