Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation
The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation works to enhance communities, build partnerships and support conservation in places where great fishing is found. We achieve this by providing …
Yellow Dog Community and Conservation
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In 2022, YDCCF provided approximately $192,000 in grants and funding for fisheries and angling communities in Bahamas, Costa Rica, Mongolia and the United States. The projects in these areas are representative of YDCCF's commitment to fisheries protection, community assistance, and fisheries education.
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Mission
The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation works to enhance communities, build partnerships and support conservation in places where great fishing is found. We achieve this by providing targeted grants to directly support priority conservation needs, vital community projects, and educational efforts in international angling designations. The Foundation also provides support for certain events and builds partnerships to leverage funding for specific projects and impact.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bozeman, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812726410. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $409K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 812726410. 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.
Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation is located in Bozeman, MT, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation has $409K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% 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.
Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation 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 $409K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation. 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, Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
In 2022, YDCCF provided approximately $192,000 in grants and funding for fisheries and angling communities in Bahamas, Costa Rica, Mongolia and the United States. The projects in these areas are representative of YDCCF's commitment to fisheries protection, community assistance, and fisheries education. Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $409K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812726410, 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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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
YELLOW DOG COMMUNITY AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 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 · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation
- What is Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation?
- Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bozeman, United States. In 2022, YDCCF provided approximately $192,000 in grants and funding for fisheries and angling communities in Bahamas, Costa Rica, Mongolia and the United States. The projects in these areas are representative of YDCCF's commitment to fisheries protection, community assistance, and fisheries education.
- When was Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation founded?
- Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation?
- Brooks Scott serves as Executive Dir.
- Where is Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Bozeman, MT, United States.
- What is Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation trustworthy?
- Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 812726410. Registration: 81-2726410 (United States).
- What is Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation's website?
- http://www.ydccf.org