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Year, State Incorporated
1982, DC
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Affiliates
Citizens for a Scenic Florida
Citizens for a Scenic Wisconsin
Scenic Los Angeles
Scenic Alabama
Scenic Austin
Scenic Chatham
Scenic Clearwater
Scenic Colorado
Scenic Comal County
Scenic Dallas
Scenic Ft. Worth
Scenic Galveston
Scenic Georgia
Scenic Hill County
Scenic Houston
Scenic Jacksonville
Scenic Kentucky
Scenic Koxville
Scenic Lafayette
Scenic Manatee
Scenic Massachusetts
Scenic Miami
Scenic Michigan
Scenic Nevada
Scenic North Carolina
Scenic Oceanside
Scenic Ohio
Scenic Pinellas
Scenic Rapid City
Scenic San Antonio
Scenic San Diego
Scenic St. Petersburg
Scenic Texas
Scenic Utah
Scenic Virginia
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Stated Purpose
"to preserve and enhance the visual character and scenic beauty of America."
Scenic America reports that it helps citizens safeguard the scenic qualities of America?s roadways, countryside, and communities. The organization's programs serve to protect the natural beauty in the environment, preserve and enhance landscapes and streetscapes, protect historical and cultural resources, promote the enhancement of scenic approaches to cities and towns, improve community appearance, and foster the establishment and preservation of scenic road systems. Some of the initiatives that Scenic America is working to address include protecting trees, billboard blight, undergrounding overhead wires, and supporting gateway communities. The organization also educates the public on the economic, social, and cultural benefits of protecting scenic resources and the visual environment. In 2020, Scenic America states that it had 46 active chapters and affiliates collaborating on fundraising, advocacy, research, communications, and project initiatives.
For the year ended March 31, 2021, Scenic America's program expenses were:
Affiliate support |
$278,766 |
Policy and advocacy |
$258,293 |
Communications and media |
$213,291 |
Youth education |
$40,747 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$791,097 |
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Chief Executive
Mark Falzone, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$185,000
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Chair of the Board
Michael Dawida
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Director, Scenic Pittsburgh
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Board Size
15
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Paid Staff Size
8
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Other
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $894,564 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, 2021.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$759,722 |
In-kind contributions |
$134,842 |
Affiliate and fee income |
$44,157 |
Rental income |
$21,000 |
Investment income |
($19,872) |
Total Income |
$939,849 |
- Programs: 85%
- Administrative: 12%
- Fundraising: 3%
Total Income |
$939,849 |
Program expenses |
$791,097 |
Fundraising expenses |
$30,303 |
Administrative expenses |
$117,243 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$938,643 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$1,206 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$575,466 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$576,672 |
Total Liabilities |
$175,013 |
Total Assets |
$751,685 |
Note: According to Scenic America's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020, the organization received $134,842 in contributed goods and services including internet services ($120,000), lodging ($6,942), professional services ($5,200), and conferencing services ($2,700).