American Battlefield Trust
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
American Battlefield Trust meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to preserve America's hallowed battlegrounds and educate the public about what happened there and why it matters."
Year, State Incorporated:
1987, VA
Also Known As:
Civil War Preservation Trust Civil War Trust
American Battlefield Trust (ABT) reports that it protects endangered battlegrounds from the American Civil War, Revolutionary War, and the War of 1812. The organization works to secure private sector donations and matching grants from all levels of government. ABT reports that this public-private partnership has resulted in the permanent protection of 60,000 acres of hallowed ground in 25 states. Once saved, these acres are integrated into public parks (many times existing national and state parks) so that visitors can walk the grounds and learn about the events that occurred there. The organization also educates school children and the public about America's foundational conflicts through interpretation and providing resources for teachers, students, and the public.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, American Battlefield Trust's program expenses were:
| Preservation | $11,327,808 |
| Membership | $4,247,694 |
| Education | $2,976,844 |
| Total Program Expenses | $18,552,346 |
Chief Executive
David N. Duncan, President
Compensation*
$368,822
Chair of the Board
William J. Hupp
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Partner and Chief Financial Officer, Adams Street Partners, Chicago
Board Size
29
Paid Staff Size
57
*2023 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, Special events, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $31,227,658, 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 American Battlefield Trust's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Donated land | $83,000 |
| Conference revenue | $113,773 |
| Royalty income | $253,022 |
| Rental income | $341,695 |
| Other income | $359,579 |
| Investment return | $471,165 |
| Member contributions | $4,249,015 |
| Federal grants | $5,716,917 |
| Contributions, grants, and awards | $21,178,726 |
| Total Income | $32,766,892 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $32,766,892 |
| Total expenses: | $22,449,904 |
| Program expenses | $18,552,346 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,223,235 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,674,323 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $10,316,988 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $208,158,868 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-1,475,532 |
| Ending Net Assets | $217,000,324 |
| Total Liabilities | $5,822,931 |
| Total Assets | $222,823,255 |
Note 1: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31 2024, ABT received $3,117,579 in donated land.
Note 2: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents loss on disposal of property and equipment (-$1,421,106) as well as provision for credit loss (-$54,426).
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