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EIN 23-2188166

Scenic America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
Description
Scenic America helps citizens safeguard the scenic qualities of America's roadways, countryside, towns and cities by advocating for a scenic America for all people and communities. Michael Dawida runs the organization which is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$2,022,037
2024
Total expenses
$1,347,608
2024
Total assets
$1,735,626
2024
Num. employees
8
2024

Program areas at Scenic America

Cementing our position as the leading voice for Scenic byways, in 2019, we steered the effort in congress to restore the national Scenic byways program to fuel economic development and community pride in places located along these iconic roadways. With the program revived, Scenic America then worked to secure its first dedicated funding in nearly a decade through the fy 21, 22, and 23 appropriations cycles for a total of 42 million. Additional funding is anticipated in the fy 24 appropriations bill, thanks to our continued advocacy work. (continued on sch o)

Who funds Scenic America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
New Hampshire Charitable FoundationFor General Support$235,000
Richard King Mellon FoundationTo Pursue Government Designations To Develop Recreational Opportunities$150,000
Jesse W Couch Charitable FoundationPreserve and Enhance the Scenic Beauty of America - Rebrand and New Website$115,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Scenic America

NameTitleCompensation
Mark FalzonePresident$375,958
Max DuchaineCommunications Director
Tziporah FeldmanPolicy and Research Director

Financials for Scenic America

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,876,052
Program services$129,530
Investment income and dividends$5,588
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,100
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$8,767
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,022,037

Form 990s for Scenic America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-032024-11-06990View PDF
2023-032023-10-06990View PDF
2022-032022-08-04990View PDF
2021-032021-08-20990View PDF
2020-032020-11-20990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Keep America BeautifulStamford, CT$7,005,000
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Mothers Out FrontBoston, MA$4,575,787
The Regeneration ProjectOakland, CA$1,603,183
Institute for Local Self RelianceWashington, DC$4,057,441
Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DC$3,995,994
Clean Water Fund (CWF)Washington, DC$6,682,806
Next Up / Oregon Progress ForumPortland, OR$708,639
Pacoima BeautifulPacoima, CA$7,278,869
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
December 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from KLM Foundation
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $115,000 from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from New Hampshire Charitable Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1012 14th St NW Suite 1108
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
scenic.org/ 
Phone
(202) 792-1300
IRS details
EIN
23-2188166
Fiscal year end
March
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C50: Environmental Beautification and Open Spaces
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
085120
FTB Entity ID
1930329
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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