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Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley

EIN 41-2233874 · New Market, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY INFORMS AND ENGAGES PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES, CULTURAL HERITAGES, AND RURAL CHARACTER OF OUR REGION.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
10
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$95,636, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY ENVISIONS A SHENANDOAH VALLEY SUSTAINED BY FARMS AND FORESTS, CLEAN STREAMS, AND RIVERS, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES, CULTURAL HERITAGES, AND RURAL CHARACTER OF OUR REGION. VIRGINIA'S SHENANDOAH VALLEY IS ONE OF OUR NATION'S MOST ICONIC LANDSCAPES, RICH IN EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES DESERVING OF PROTECTION. WITH HEADWATERS ON THE ONE-MILLION-ACRE GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS TO THE WEST AND SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK TO THE EAST, THE SHENANDOAH RIVER PROVIDES CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO WASHINGTON DC. THE VALLEY'S STREAMS AND RIVERS ALSO SUPPLY WATER THAT IS THE LIFEBLOOD FOR OUR LOCAL FARMING ECONOMY, AND THEY SUPPORT THRIVING OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM SECTORS. OUR SERVICE AREA COVERS SIX COUNTIES IN THE VALLEY - AUGUSTA, FREDERICK, PAGE, ROCKINGHAM, SHENANDOAH, AND WARREN - AND THE CITIES AND TOWNS WITHIN. WE DO THE IMPORTANT WORK OUTLINED IN OUR MISSION BY PROMOTING LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION POLICIES THAT RESPECT THE VALLEY'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES, FOSTERING LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION THROUGH PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE CLEAN AND PLENTIFUL WATER, PROTECTED FARM AND FOREST LAND AND PRESERVED CULTURAL RESOURCES, SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT IS IN KEEPING WITH THE VALLEY'S UNIQUE CHARACTER AND RESOURCES, CULTIVATING AN ACTIVE, EDUCATED, AND INFORMED PUBLIC, AND MOBILIZING CITIZENS ON REGIONAL ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, SHENANDOAHALLIANCE.ORG, TO MEET OUR DEDICATED BOARD AND STAFF AND FOLLOW OUR CURRENT WORK. ALLIANCE FOR THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY ENVISIONS A SHENANDOAH VALLEY SUSTAINED BY FARMS AND FORESTS, CLEAN STREAMS, AND RIVERS, AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES. THE ALLIANCE'S MISSION IS TO INFORM AND ENGAGE PEOPLE TO PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES, CULTURAL HERITAGES, AND RURAL CHARACTER OF OUR REGION. VIRGINIA'S SHENANDOAH VALLEY IS ONE OF OUR NATION'S MOST ICONIC LANDSCAPES, RICH IN EXTRAORDINARY NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES DESERVING OF PROTECTION. WITH HEADWATERS ON THE ONE-MILLION-ACRE GEORGE WASHINGTON NATIONAL FOREST LANDS TO THE WEST AND SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK TO THE EAST, THE SHENANDOAH RIVER PROVIDES CLEAN DRINKING WATER TO WASHINGTON DC. THE VALLEY'S STREAMS AND RIVERS ALSO SUPPLY WATER THAT IS THE LIFEBLOOD FOR OUR LOCAL FARMING ECONOMY, AND THEY SUPPORT THRIVING OUTDOOR RECREATION AND TOURISM SECTORS. OUR SERVICE AREA COVERS SIX COUNTIES IN THE VALLEY - AUGUSTA, FREDERICK, PAGE, ROCKINGHAM, SHENANDOAH, AND WARREN - AND THE CITIES AND TOWNS WITHIN. WE DO THE IMPORTANT WORK OUTLINED IN OUR MISSION BY PROMOTING LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION POLICIES THAT RESPECT THE VALLEY'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND COMMUNITIES, FOSTERING LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION THROUGH PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENSURE CLEAN AND PLENTIFUL WATER, PROTECTED FARM AND FOREST LAND AND PRESERVED CULTURAL RESOURCES, SUPPORTING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THAT IS IN KEEPING WITH THE VALLEY'S UNIQUE CHARACTER AND RESOURCES, CULTIVATING AN ACTIVE, EDUCATED, AND INFORMED PUBLIC, AND MOBILIZING CITIZENS ON REGIONAL ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. VISIT OUR WEBSITE, SHENANDOAHALLIANCE.ORG, TO MEET OUR DEDICATED BOARD AND STAFF AND FOLLOW OUR CURRENT WORK.

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

  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 2024.

    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 August 2008.

    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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