Scenic America
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
Scenic America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to promote scenic byways, utility undergrounding, highway beautification, responsible community development, and related scenic conservation issues."
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, DC
Scenic America reports that it is a national advocacy organization promoting scenic byways and believes that all communities possess scenic assets and works to preserve and enhance the scenic character of America. The organization assists citizens, public officials, and neighborhood groups improve the character and aesthetics of their communities. Scenic America states that it has 47 active chapters and affiliates to support them with advocacy, fundraising, communications, and research.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, Scenic America's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,181,978 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,181,978 |
Chief Executive
Mark Falzone, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$390,392
Chair of the Board
Michael Dawida
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
6
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,191,180, 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 Scenic America's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Investment income | $-14,198 |
| Special events and sponsorship | $16,123 |
| Rental income | $25,200 |
| Affiliate and fee income | $58,531 |
| Revenue sharing | $115,040 |
| In-kind contributions | $131,312 |
| Contributions and grants | $1,043,745 |
| Total Income | $1,375,753 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $1,375,753 |
| Total expenses: | $1,417,272 |
| Program expenses | $1,181,978 |
| Fundraising expenses | $103,295 |
| Administrative expenses | $131,999 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-41,519 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $644,860 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $603,341 |
| Total Liabilities | $406,496 |
| Total Assets | $1,009,837 |
Note: According to Scenic America's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, the organization received $131,312 in donated advertising.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance