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Beaver Brook Association Inc

EIN 02-0267159 · Hollis, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BEAVER BROOK ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE AN UNDERSTANDING OF INTERRELATIONSHIPS IN THE NATURAL WORLDS AND TO ENCOURAGE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATION AND STEWARDSHIP. ITS GOAL IS TO OFFER AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO GAIN EXPOSURE TO NATURE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE WAY THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES COULD BE MANAGED IN A SOUND AND PRODUCTIVE MANNER.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
30.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
40
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$73,593, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 30.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 54% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 114% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $465,191 spent. BEAVER BROOK ASSOCIATION'S (BBA) ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE MULTI-FACETED PROGRAMS, PROVIDING FIELD STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS, SCIENCE PRESENTATIONS, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, SEASONAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, WHICH INCLUDES WALKS, FIELD TRIPS, LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND CLASSES, AND AN ASSORTMENT OF SEASONAL ACTIVITIES. BBA PROVIDES WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EXPAND PEOPLE'S KNOWLEDGE AND ENJOYMENT OF ECOLOGY, FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, AND HORTICULTURE. IN ADDITION, BBA PROVIDES ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO OTHER REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ON EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS. BBA ALSO SUPPORTS INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS. ON AVERAGE, BBA SERVES OVER 10,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS EACH YEAR.
  2. $156,280 spent. BBA PROVIDES FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT THROUGH LAND PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROPERTY. BBA DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY PRACTICES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE A DIVERSE ARRAY OF NATIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES. BBA MAINTAINS OVER 2,100 ACRES OF PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES A DESIGNATED TREE FARM THAT IS HELD FOR TIMBER HARVESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. BBA ALSO PROVIDES FORESTRY DEMONSTRATIONS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY OF THE VALUE OF THIS RENEWABLE RESOURCE AND PRINCIPLES OF WISE LAND STEWARDSHIP. BBA LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED ON ACQUIRING ABUTTING PARCELS OF LAND TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING PRESERVE. A MAJOR EFFORT WAS MADE TO ENSURE THAT BBA'S CURRENT HOLDINGS REMAIN UNDEVELOPED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION. BBA PROVIDES FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT THROUGH LAND PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION PROPERTY. BBA DEMONSTRATES SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY PRACTICES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE A DIVERSE ARRAY OF NATIVE PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES. BBA MAINTAINS OVER 2,100 ACRES OF PROPERTY WHICH INCLUDES A DESIGNATED TREE FARM THAT IS HELD FOR TIMBER HARVESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. BBA ALSO PROVIDES FORESTRY DEMONSTRATIONS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY OF THE VALUE OF THIS RENEWABLE RESOURCE AND PRINCIPLES OF WISE LAND STEWARDSHIP. BBA LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS ARE CONCENTRATED ON ACQUIRING ABUTTING PARCELS OF LAND TO ENHANCE THE EXISTING PRESERVE. A MAJOR EFFORT WAS MADE TO ENSURE THAT BBA'S CURRENT HOLDINGS REMAIN UNDEVELOPED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY THE ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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