Archaeological Conservancy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Archaeological Conservancy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to preserve historical archaeological sites within the United States of America."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, CA
The Archaeological Conservancy (AC) reports that it is the only national organization that identifies, acquires, and preserves the most significant archaeological sites in the United States. Since its beginning in 1980, AC has preserved more than 585 sites across the nation, ranging in age from the earliest habitation sites in North America to a 19th-century frontier army post. AC promotes scientific research and transfers some of its permanent archaeological preserves to government organizations. In addition to site acquisition, AC publishes American Archaeology magazine, the only magazine devoted to presenting the rich diversity of archaeology in the Americas.
For the year ended July 31, 2023, Archaeological Conservancy's program expenses were:
Acquisition, conservation, and management: $1,445,043
Education: $1,233,778
Total Program Expenses: $2,678,821
Chief Executive
Mark Michel, President
Compensation*
$213,324
Chair of the Board
Gordon Wilson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired President, Kemper-Johnston International
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
19
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $5,757,833, 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, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and bequests | $3,845,666 |
| Grants | $466,813 |
| Investment income | $396,334 |
| Seminars | $391,756 |
| Site rental | $34,037 |
| Magazine sales | $12,571 |
| Other | $109,896 |
| Contributions of archaeological sites | $1,445,354 |
| Total Income | $6,702,427 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $6,702,427 |
| Total expenses: | $3,429,060 |
| Program expenses | $2,678,821 |
| Fundraising expenses | $442,557 |
| Administrative expenses | $307,682 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $3,273,367 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $55,700,693 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $58,974,060 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,008,488 |
| Total Assets | $59,982,548 |
Note: For the year ended July 31, 2023, AC reported in-kind contributions of $1,445,354 including archaeological sites.
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