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America the Beautiful Fund Inc

EIN 87-1295756 · Daytona Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501C3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE TAX CODE, AND CONDUCTING ALL LAWFUL BUSINESS RELATED TO THOSE ACTIVITIES AND THE MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE FUNDS AND PROCEEDS RELATED TO THOSE ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES PROGRAMS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TEACHING CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE VALUES AND SKILLS TO YOUTH; OUTDOOR EDUCATION TEACHING SELF-RELIANCE; WILDLIFE CONSERVATION/ PROVISION OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF THE MILITARY COMMUNITY; MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC OR CULTURALLY IMPORTANT SITES, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR OBJECTS; DEVELOPMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PLAYGROUNDS, RECREATIONAL AREAS, OR OTHER OUTDOOR AMENITIES INCLUDING DISABILITY ACCESS; PROMOTION OF LOVE OF COUNTRY.

Income
$333,524
Spending
$318,141
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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. $25,000 spent. PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS OF AMERICA'S MILITARY COMMUNITY.
  2. $184,000 spent. PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TEACHING CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SERVICE TO YOUTH.
  3. $54,000 spent. OUTDOOR PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS TEACHING SELF-SUFFICIENCY TO YOUTH.
  4. MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC OR CULTURALLY IMPORTANT SITES, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR OBJECTS, DEVELOPMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER OUTDOOR AMENITIES INCLUDING DISABILITY ACCESS. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, INCLUDING IMPERILED AND MANAGED SPECIES, BY SUPPORTING NUMEROUS WILDLIFE REHAB AND SANCTUARY CENTERS.
  5. MAINTENANCE OF HISTORIC OR CULTURALLY IMPORTANT SITES, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR OBJECTS, DEVELOPMENT AND MODIFICATION OF PLAYGROUNDS AND OTHER OUTDOOR AMENITIES INCLUDING DISABILITY ACCESS. WILDLIFE CONSERVATION, INCLUDING IMPERILED AND MANAGED SPECIES, BY SUPPORTING NUMEROUS WILDLIFE REHAB AND SANCTUARY CENTERS.

Source: Form 990 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 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 December 2021.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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