NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

509 CAPITOL CT NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-4937

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BRENT VAN DYKE, 509 CAPITOL COURT NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002

Signed the 990

JEREMEY PETERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(202) 547-6223

Return prepared by

Alta CPA Group

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OF THE CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF AMERICA CONTINUED SCHEDULE O

Program accomplishments

• THE MAJORITY OF OUR FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY GOING TO THE NCF ENVIRONTHON COMPETITION HELD ANNUALLY IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA. WE SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS THAT AMOUNT TO 90 OF OUR FUNDS. THE SECOND PROGRAM IS THE DIVERSITY PROGRAM, WHICH PROMOTES DIVERSITY AMONG THE NATIONS CONSERVATION DISTRICTS. THIS IS APPROXIMATELY 9, IN COOPERATION WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE. THE THIRD PROGRAM IS THE NATIONAL RANGE AND PASTURE JUDGING PROGRAM, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 1
  Expenses $448,446 · grants $180,423 · revenue $220,280
• THE NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE NGLI IS READY TO TAKE CONSERVATION LEADERS TO THE NEXT LEVEL BY TRAINING INDIVIDUALS TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF UNDERSTANDING AND DIRECTING NATIONAL, COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS IN LOCALLY- LED CONSERVATION. THE GOALS OF NGLI ARE TO EQUIP CONSERVATION DISTRICT LEADERS TO BECOME NATIONAL LEADERS OF TOMORROW THROUGH PERSONAL, CIVIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN ORDER TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. BY INCREASING THEIR CAPACITY TO NAVIGATE AND MANAGE COMPLEX CURRENT AND FUTURE CONSERVATION CHALLENGES AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, WHICH IMPACT CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
  Expenses $82,236
• GENERAL CONS. PROGRAMS
  Expenses $27,593

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

90-0136120

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2018

Accounting year ends

September

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C03)

Assets (IRS master file)

$944,384

Income (IRS master file)

$768,169

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked

February 15, 2015

Posted by the IRS

June 1, 2018

Reinstated

Effective February 15, 2015

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 90-0136120).

Questions about NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION is 90-0136120.

Is NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2015 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2015.

Are donations to NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.

Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BRENT VAN DYKE.

Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?

The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does NATIONAL CONSERVATION FOUNDATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $768,169, expenses of $680,436 and total assets of $944,384 at year end.

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