Rivanna Conservation Alliance
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Rivanna Conservation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charlottesville, Virginia, registered in 1990, with $699,088 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1150 River Road Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901 EIN 52-0194008 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$699K
▲ 91.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$643K
Net assets
$455K
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Rivanna Conservation Alliance— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +8% 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 Rivanna Conservation Alliance: 8 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 Rivanna Conservation Alliance— 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 Rivanna Conservation Alliance: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1150 River Road Suite 1, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
- City
- Charlottesville
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107K (FY2010) to $699K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $994Net assets $455K
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$456K
Total liabilities
$994
Net assets
$455K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $699,088▲91.5% | $642,944▲68.9% | $455,198▲14.1% | $456,192▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $364,992▼7.4% | $380,765▲12.1% | $399,054▼3.8% | $400,952▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $394,362▲61.3% | $339,814▲33.8% | $414,827▲15.1% | $415,816▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $244,551▼36.1% | $253,988▼9.5% | $360,279▼2.6% | $366,083▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $382,459▲6.9% | $280,787▼1.2% | $369,716▲37.9% | $392,276▲42.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $357,901▲40.8% | $284,330▼4.1% | $268,044▲37.8% | $275,624▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $254,268▼1.8% | $296,519▲8.7% | $194,522▼17.8% | $229,743▼5.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $258,850▲55.1% | $272,868▲18.4% | $236,773▼6.3% | $243,614▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $166,885▼34.9% | $230,385▲19.4% | $252,657▼0.6% | $251,762▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $256,547▲49.9% | $192,887▲8.6% | $254,102▲33.4% | $265,558▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $171,182▲69.9% | $177,550▲62.9% | $190,442▼3.2% | $195,648▼4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $100,780▼8.4% | $108,963▼0.2% | $196,810▼4.0% | $205,033▼6.1% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $110,017▲2.1% | $109,194▲7.1% | $204,993▲0.4% | $218,336▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $107,789▲0.5% | $101,943▼32.0% | $204,170▲2.9% | $205,969▼0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $107,267 | $149,832 | $198,324 | $206,660 | 990EZ |
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 · $518K total
39 grants to Rivanna Conservation Alliance totaling $518K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $11,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2023 | $6,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay stewardship | 2022 | $59,369 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Programming related to the corridor, including convening the partnership, support of preparations for 2022 environmental education river festival, support of the rivanna conservation alliance's "water quality monitoring program" proposal | 2022 | $47,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $11,500 |
| Nature Conservancy | Conservation activities | 2022 | $9,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $11,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2021 | $7,386 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Chesapeake bay watershed | 2020 | $64,179 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2020 | $14,620 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Telling watershed stories through film program | 2020 | $14,347 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Rivanna river renaissance | 2019 | $68,090 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | Support the 'building a river community' project | 2019 | $7,500 |
| Charlottesville Area Community Foundation | The water quality monitoring programs in the rivanna river basin | 2019 | $5,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rivanna Conservation Alliance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Rivanna Conservation Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0194008, based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Rivanna Conservation Alliance's EIN?
- Rivanna Conservation Alliance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0194008.
- How much revenue does Rivanna Conservation Alliance report?
- Rivanna Conservation Alliance reported $699,088 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Rivanna Conservation Alliance have?
- CharityIndex grades Rivanna Conservation Alliance B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Rivanna Conservation Alliance (EIN 52-0194008) 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.