Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona, registered in 1991, with $1,328,002 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
15941 N 77th St Ste 2, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260 EIN 86-0674350 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.3M
▼ 12.7% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.8M
Net assets
$1.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -36% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy: 7 mo reserves · -36% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 15941 N 77th St Ste 2, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260
- City
- Scottsdale
- State
- Arizona
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $475K (FY2015) to $1.3M (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $931KNet assets $1.0M
Operating margin
-35.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.9M
Total liabilities
$931K
Net assets
$1.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,328,002▼12.7% | $1,803,816▼29.7% | $1,017,045▼31.4% | $1,948,144▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,522,011▼13.7% | $2,566,911▲34.6% | $1,482,241▼41.0% | $2,624,813▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,763,794▼28.2% | $1,907,659▲69.4% | $2,511,555▼6.5% | $2,977,971▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,457,510▲106% | $1,126,388▼11.7% | $2,684,915▲103% | $3,040,870▲92.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,192,899▲14.5% | $1,275,887▲27.9% | $1,319,563▼6.6% | $1,582,494▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,041,444▲118% | $997,500▲31.8% | $1,413,048▲59.8% | $1,477,601▲59.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $476,640▲0.4% | $757,098▲4.8% | $884,523▼24.0% | $928,923▼22.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $474,761 | $722,585 | $1,164,442 | $1,197,832 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.2M total
59 grants to Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth | Program support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | This award is designated for annual program support | 2024 | $36,042 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $31,158 |
| Denver Foundation | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2024 | $13,000 |
| Greater Horizons | Environment & animals | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $7,134 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $5,650 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2023 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $54,020 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $39,506 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $38,109 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $37,415 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | Support of environmental programs | 2023 | $16,000 |
| Denver Foundation | Natural resources conservation & protection | 2023 | $14,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $10,311 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 86-0674350, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy's EIN?
- Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 86-0674350.
- How much revenue does Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy report?
- Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy reported $1,328,002 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy have?
- CharityIndex grades Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mcdowell Sonoran Conservancy (EIN 86-0674350) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.