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Alaska Conservation Foundation

CharityWatch report issued
October 2019

Top-Rated Charity
A-
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
75%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$9
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Alaska Conservation Foundation
911 West 8th Avenue
Suite 300
Anchorage, AK 99501

Other Names

ACF

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.alaskaconservation.org

Stated Mission

To protect Alaska's natural environment and the diverse cultures & ways of life it sustains by promoting conservation philanthropy and by strategically directing resources to conservation leaders, organizations, & initiatives.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 06/30/2018

Program Percentage: 75%

The percentage of Alaska Conservation Foundation's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$2,500,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $9

How many dollars Alaska Conservation Foundation spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$2,200,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Alaska Conservation Foundation IRS Form 990 92-0061466
Alaska Conservation Foundation Audited Financial Statements 92-0061466
Entity: Alaska Conservation Foundation
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 92-0061466
Entity: Alaska Conservation Foundation
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 92-0061466

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Alaska Conservation Foundation
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Alaska Conservation Foundation
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Michael Barber Executive Director $119,701
1
Name: Michael Barber
Title: Executive Director
Compensation: $119,701

Analysts' Notes

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