Invasive Species Action Network
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO REDUCE THE HUMAN CAUSED SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES BY PROMOTING PROGRAMS THAT RESULT IN VOLUNTARY BEHAVIOR CHANGE.
- Income
- $324,003
- Spending
- $396,069
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 6.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
- Employees
- 5
- Highest pay
- $70,000, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 16% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $30,241 spent. OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS - WE CONDUCT A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE ABOUT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. OUR PROGRAMS ADDRESS ALL TYPES OF INVASIVE SPECIES ISSUES INCLUDING FOREST PEST INSECTS, MOVEMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES BY BOATERS AND ANGLERS, SPECIES INTRODUCED AS A RESULT OF UNWANTED PET RELEASES AND MANY OTHER ISSUES. WE SERVE YOUTH AND ADULT AUDIENCES WITH OUR YOUTH EDUCATION EFFORTS PROVIDING AN INVASIVE SPECIES MESSAGE TO MORE THAN 8,500 STUDENTS IN THE MOST RECENT SCHOOL YEAR.
- $43,776 spent. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO AGENCIES AND OTHER GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE THEIR ABILITY TO CONDUCT SUCCESSFUL INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE COORDINATION, FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL WRITING, MEETING PLANNING AND OTHER SERVICES. EXAMPLES OF SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE COORDINATING THE WESTERN REGIONAL PANEL FOR AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES, WRITING AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES MANAGEMENT PLANS, CONDUCTING RAPID RESPONSE EXERCISES AND CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES.
- $104,660 spent. CONDUCT INVASIVE SPECIES PREVENTION ACTIVITIES - WE CONDUCT ASSESSMENTS OF AGENCY OPERATED WATERCRAFT INSPECTION STATIONS TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INSPECTION STAFF. WE ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING THESE "SECRET SHOPPER" TYPE PROGRAMS IN MONTANA, WYOMING AND LAKE TAHOE. WE HAVE DEVELOPED, PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE FISHING BOOT CLEANING STATIONS TO HIGH ANGLER USE AREAS IN THE GREATER YELLOWSTONE AREA. THESE STATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE TO FLY SHOPS AND OTHER PLACES WHERE NON-RESIDENT ANGLERS ARE ASKED TO CLEAN THEIR BOOTS.
- $149,810 spent. MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
- MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 November 6, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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