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Crows Nest Research Center

EIN 82-2205353 · Mclean, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CROW'S NEST RESEARCH CENTER IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION, WETLANDS RESEARCH, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT. CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP REQUIRES IMPLEMENTATION OF A LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 132 ACRES INCLUDING GRASSLANDS, WETLANDS, UPLANDS, AND NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA.

Income
$121,103
Spending
$108,318
Reserves
29.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 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 (2)
  1. $90,356 spent. SITE STEWARDSHIP FOR 132 ACRE PROPERTY AT 400 MARLBOROUGH ROAD, STAFFORD VA CONSERVATION AND CARE FOR THE PROPERTY. IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF A LAND MANAGEMENT PLAN INCLUDING CONSERVATION OF NATIVE FLORA, FAUNA AND NATURAL HABITATS.
  2. $3,076 spent. WETLANDS RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENT EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INVITED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ARE REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CNRC. AMONG OTHERS, CURRENT EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDE THE UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON, THE VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE, AREA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS, THE CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST, FRIENDS OF RAPPAHANNOCK, NORTHERN VIRGINIA CONSERVATION TRUST, PATAWOMECK INDIAN TRIBE OF VIRGINIA, AND VIRGINIA'S DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION. THE CNRC PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES IN MODERN CONSERVATION OF NATURAL HABITATS WITH EMPHASIS ON FOSTERING NATIVE FLORA AND FAUNA AND PRESERVING OPEN GRASSLANDS AND MEADOWS ADJACENT TO TIDAL MARSHLANDS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 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 July 2018.

    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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