EIN 54-1548245

Valley Conservation Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Valley Conservation Council protects the natural and cultural resources of the greater Shenandoah Valley region through land conservation, education, and experiences that preserve the life-enriching benefits of land and water. The Council collaborates with landowners to conserve vulnerable farms, forests, and waterways using conservation easements while promoting best management practices. It raises funds to enhance its conservation efforts, focusing on strategic protection of critical landscapes such as the Shenandoah River Valley.
Total revenues
$1,365,289
2023
Total expenses
$400,516
2023
Total assets
$1,856,909
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Valley Conservation Council

Valley Conservation Council, inc. (the Council) 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.valleyconservation.org.

Who funds Valley Conservation Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$1,005,000
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationChesapeake Bay Stewardship$70,998
Alliance for the Shenandoah ValleyConservation$40,370
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Valley Conservation Council

NameTitleCompensation
Peter HujikExecutive Director
Genevieve GossProgram Director
Tanya BickerstaffOperations Manager
Adam SchellhammerPast Executive Director$78,146
Steuart ThomasBoard Chair$0
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Valley Conservation Council

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,325,961
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$33,352
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-105
Net income from fundraising events$3,275
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,806
Total revenues$1,365,289

Form 990s for Valley Conservation Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-11990View PDF
2022-122023-09-18990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-10-29990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Valley Conservation Council

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Sudbury Valley Trustees (SVT)Sudbury, MA$2,995,412
New Jersey Conservation FoundationFar Hills, NJ$6,092,245
Placer Land TrustAuburn, CA$4,426,680
Delaware Highlands ConservancyBeach Lake, PA$1,199,075
Colorado Headwaters Land TrustGranby, CO$669,117
Mohawk Hudson Land ConservancyDelmar, NY$854,420
The Land Conservancy of New JerseyBoonton, NJ$2,976,203
Inland Northwest Land ConservancySpokane, WA$6,819,542
Forterra NWSeattle, WA$4,995,522
Save Mount DiabloWalnut Creek, CA$3,364,222
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $40,370 from Alliance for the Shenandoah Valley
December 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 27, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingConservation easementFundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 988
Staunton, VA 24401
Metro area
Staunton, VA
County
Staunton city, VA
Website URL
shenandoah.org/ 
Phone
(540) 886-3541
IRS details
EIN
54-1548245
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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