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American Conservation

American Conservation

Flagstaff, AZ
Tax ID37-1473291

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About this organization

Revenue

$20,275,082

Expenses

$19,434,947

Website

usaconservation.org

Mission

TO PROVIDE REWARDING ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES THAT HARNESS THE IDEALISM AND ENERGY OF A VOLUNTEER LABOR FORCE TO HELP RESTORE AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS.

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AMERICAN CONSERVATION EXPERIENCE (ACE) PROVIDES TRAINED, SUPERVISED, COST EFFECTIVE LONG TERM VOLUNTEER CREWS TO ACCOMPLISH ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS FOR FEDERAL, STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES. VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN NATIONAL PARKS, FORESTS, WILDLIFE REFUGES, WILDERNESS AREAS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS WHILE LEARNING CONSERVATION AND LEADERSHIP ROLES. ACE IS GROUNDED IN THE PHILOSOPHY THAT COOPERATIVE LABOR ON MEANINGFUL CONSERVATION PROJECTS FOSTERS CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND OPERATES ON THE BELIEF THAT CHALLENGING VOLUNTEER SERVICE UNITES PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS IN COMMON CAUSE. ACE PERFORMS CONSERVATION PROJECTS THROUGH CONTRACTS WITH VARIOUS AGENCIES INCLUDING THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, AND BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT. THE FOUR LARGEST ACE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CONSERVATION CORPS, THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS, THE EMERGING PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP CORPS AND YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION. 1. CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM - ORIGINALLY FORMED UNDER THE CONSERVATION CORPS MODEL, WHICH REMAINS THE CENTRAL AND LARGEST PROGRAM IN THE ORGANIZATION, ACE NOW PROVIDES A RANGE OF VOLUNTARY SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR BOTH AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS. ACES CONSERVATION CORPS PROGRAM IS FOR AMERCIAN PARTICIPANTS, AGED 18-25 WHO ARE CONSIDERING LAND MANAGEMENT AS A CAREER PATH OR POTENTIAL COURSE OF STUDY. CORPS MEMBERS SERVE IN PROFESSIONALLY SUPERVISED TEAMS AS THEY EXPLORE FUTURE OUTDOOR CAREERS, LEARN PRACTICAL SKILLS, AND DEVELOP CONFIDENCE AS EMERGING LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION. CORPS MEMBERS ARE SUPPORTED DURING THEIR 3-12 MONTH SERVICE TERMS WITH COST OF LIVING STIPENDS, FOOD ON PROJECTS, AND FREE COMMON HOUSING ON OFF DAYS. 2. CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS SERVE IN SMALL TEAMS ON DIRECT SERVICE PROJECTS FOR THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. BY ATTRACTING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CONSERVATION-MINDED VOLUNTEERS, ACE CONTRIBUTES TO THE BREAKDOWN OF CULTURAL BARRIERS WHILE ADVANCING ECOLOGICAL AWARENESS ON A GLOBAL SCALE.3. EMERGING PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP CORPS PROGRAM (EPIC) - ACE EPIC Internships and Fellowships program provide recent graduates with focused, hands-on opportunities to work alongside and under the guidance of agency mentors and to apply their knowledge of resource management on actual projects and programs as they develop and emerge as the next generation of resource and land managers. ACE EPIC operates in coalition with partners such as the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and other conservation focused groups to place interns within the operating structure of these organizations. Within the agencies and organizations, interns gain practical experience, implement the principles of managing public lands, and continue learning under the guidance of experienced agency mentors as they develop into the next generation of natural resource managers. Internships and fellowships not only provide a framework to build a skilled workforce for the 21st century but also allow youth to explore, connect, and preserve Americas natural and cultural resources as they gain professional skills and cultivate their careers in the resource management field.4. YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CONSERVATION PROGRAM (YCCP)- The ACE YCCP works with local communities nationwide to engage teens (ages 15-18) and young adults (18-24) in meaningful summer and long term field-based conservation projects that incorporate higher education and practical field training to address and accomplish critical environmental and conservation projects. These localized programs work closely with the communities in which they operate to provide meaningful experiences allowing participants to learn about different careers in conservation while gaining practical work experience and emerging as leaders in their communities.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To provide rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore america's public lands.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To provide rewarding environmental service opportunities that harness the idealism and energy of a volunteer labor force to help restore america's public lands.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is AZ.
  • As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2019 is 2900 N Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ, 860018310.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2019 has a total of 1621 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $840,135.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 6 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2004.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $14,418,881 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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