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Shenandoah Valley Conservancy

EIN 54-1548245 · Harrisonburg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREATER SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGION THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES TO PRESERVE THE LIFE-ENRICHING BENEFITS OUR LAND AND WATER PROVIDE.

Income
$232,111
Spending
$266,916
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
15

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 83% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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. $200,442 spent. SHENANDOAH VALLEY CONSERVANCY (THE CONSERVANCY) RAISES FUNDS TO FURTHER LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. THE COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE GREATER SHENANDOAH VALLEY REGION THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCES TO PRESERVE THE LIFE-ENRICHING BENEFITS OUR LAND AND WATER PROVIDE. MAJOR PROGRAMS INCLUDE ACQUISITION AND STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, PROMOTION OF OTHER LAND CONSERVATION TOOLS THROUGH THE EDUCATION OF LANDOWNERS, OFFICIALS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC AND ECOLOGICAL VITALITY OF THE REGION. SUPPORT OF THESE PROGRAMS COMES FROM A VARIETY OF GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND MEMBER SUPPORT. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT VCC'S WEBSITE AT WWW.SHENANDOAH.ORG.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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