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New Hampshire Association of Conservation Commissions

EIN 23-7367789 · Concord, NH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our Mission: To foster conservation and appropriate use of New Hampshire's natural resources by providing assistance to conservation commissions, facilitating communication and cooperation among commissions, and helping to create a climate in which commissions can be successful.

Income
$139,095
Spending
$139,063
Reserves
15.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 54%

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

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (5)
  1. $27,486 spent. Annual meeting and Conference - with a keynote speaker, 3 tracks containing a total of 24 workshops to choose from, over 300 commissioners attended these information sessions on wetlands protection, wildlife habitat protection and trail building. This is funded by sponsorships and a small registration fee.
  2. $23,711 spent. Intern work and training project - towns applied for an intern to help with specific Conservation Commission Projects. They received a stipend through the grant. they worked on trail building and maintenance; and/or administrative needs;
  3. $18,719 spent. Lunch and Learn series workshops: Conservation commissions let us know topics of particular interest to them. NHACC finds presenters, often volunteers, and creates virtual workshops to cover these topics. NHACC members can usually attend for free. Topics include pollinators, wetlands assessment and protection, wildlife habitat, town land management, among many others. These are recorded and available to all commissions. These are popular and well attended with 60-70 participants per workshop. Also, offering field training two or three times a year, such as Trail Design and Maintenance for Conservation Commissioners, in cooperation with AMC, last fall, which was very well received. Funded through membership dues and donations.
  4. $10,200 spent. Listserv - continuing from last year and becoming more popular as many commissions request information from other commissions which offer answers. Activities, events, and guidelines are also shared through this convenient means. NHACC monitors these conversations and offers assistance as needed. Funded through membership dues donations.
  5. $15,114 spent. Provided informational assistance with approximately 100 Commissions, answering approximately 225 phone calls; sharing information, resources, and providing consultation on issues directly facing Commissions. Funded through membership dues.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 May 1974.

    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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