Archaeological Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
AC acquires, preserves, and manages endangered archaeological sites within the United States. The organization reports that the sites it preserves range in age from the earliest habitation sites in North America to a 19th-century frontier army post. AC reports that it is building a national system of archaeology preserves to ensure cultural heritage survival. The organization reports that it promotes scientific research and transfers some of its permanent archaeological sites to government organizations. AC transfers some of its permanent archaeological preserves to governmental organizations and promotes scientific research. In addition, the organization publishes American Archaeology magazine, the only magazine devoted to presenting the rich diversity of archaeology in the Americas.
For the year ended July 31, 2016, Archaeological Conservancy's program expenses were:
Acquisition, conservation and management |
$1,485,489 |
Education |
$991,286 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,476,775 |
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Chief Executive
Mark P. Michel, President
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Compensation*
$175,308
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Chair of the Board
Gordon Wilson
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired President of Kemper-Johnston International
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Board Size
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Paid Staff Size
19
*2015 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,087,049, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Archaeological Conservancy's audited financial statements for the year ended July 31, 2016.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$2,329,649 |
Non-cash contributions of archaeological sites |
$738,593 |
Seminars |
$558,567 |
Interest and dividends |
$28,099 |
Magazine sales |
$26,507 |
Rental income |
$18,815 |
Non-cash contributions of investment securities |
$18,807 |
Temporarily restricted interest and dividends |
$18,115 |
Oil and gas income |
$1,704 |
Miscellaneous |
$859 |
Realized and unrealized losses on endowment fund investment securities, net |
($27,429) |
Realized and unrealized losses on investment securities, net |
($71,676) |
Total Income |
$3,640,610 |
- Programs: 80%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 9%
Total Income |
$3,640,610 |
Program expenses |
$2,476,775 |
Fundraising expenses |
$323,524 |
Administrative expenses |
$309,235 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,109,534 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$531,076 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$39,570,032 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$40,101,108 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,663,293 |
Total Assets |
$41,764,401 |
Note: For the year ended July 31, 2016, AC reported in-kind contributions of $757,400 including archaeological sites ($738,593) and investment securities ($18,807).