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amphibianandreptileconservancy.org
6844 BARDSTOWN RD STE 677
Louisville KY 40291-3050
Louisville KY | IRS ruling year: 2009 | EIN: 37-1568787
TO CONSERVE HERPETOFAUNA AND THEIR HABITATS BY CONDUCTING A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO CREATE, RESTORE, IMPROVE AND CONSERVE AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE HABITATS IN THE ... (More)
TO CONSERVE HERPETOFAUNA AND THEIR HABITATS BY CONDUCTING A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES TO CREATE, RESTORE, IMPROVE AND CONSERVE AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE HABITATS IN THE UNITED STATES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 95%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. has earned a 94% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 7/7 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 7/7 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.52% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 0.52% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 74.83% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 74.83% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc.) or EIN (371568787) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Virtually none. A few in-person activities were temporarily delayed or conducted virtually instead.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
No financial impact on operations.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Minimal impact. Administrative work was carried out remotely and outdoor field work was uninterrupted. A few program activities were conducted virtually or temporarily delayed until they could be implemented in person again.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
COVID-19 safety protocols and paid time-off policies were adopted following state and federal guidelines.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Continued use of virtual meetings as a substitute for in-person gatherings when advantageous.
Not Currently Scored
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. reported its two largest programs on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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POPULATION SURVEYS, MONITORING, HABITAT MANAGEMENT, TRAINING, EDUCATION,AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE CONSERVATION ACROSS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDSCAPES.
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
THE ORGANIZATION IS A FISCAL SPONSOR OF PARTNERS IN AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE CONSERVATION (PARC) WHICH IS A NETWORK OF SEPARATE REGIONS AND CHAPTERS AFFILIATED WITH A NATIONAL ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ... (More)
THE ORGANIZATION IS A FISCAL SPONSOR OF PARTNERS IN AMPHIBIAN AND REPTILE CONSERVATION (PARC) WHICH IS A NETWORK OF SEPARATE REGIONS AND CHAPTERS AFFILIATED WITH A NATIONAL ENTITY. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO THE FISCAL SPONSOR OF THE NATIONAL PARC ENTITY. TH (Less)
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. has earned a 93% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
In general, anyone who cares about the environment, ecosystems, and the conservation of wildlife, including amphibians and reptiles. In particular, individuals and agencies responsible for the management of species and habitats, on both public and private lands, who have an impact on amphibian and reptile populations.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Suggestion box/email, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
How has asking for feedback from the people you serve changed your relationship with them or shifted power - over decisions, resources, rules or in other ways - to them?
By listening carefully to the individuals and agencies we serve, our relationships have become more collaborative. In particular, it enables us to better anticipate their needs and provide services that help them achieve their own objectives.
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
By soliciting feedback we learned that an agency we serve would benefit from our taking a different approach to the work we've been doing with them. Consequently, we shifted our focus to better meet their priorities, while at the same time improving the conservation objectives of the project.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 90/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 90/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 90 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 7 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (4/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
|---|---|
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
ARC’s mission is the conservation of amphibians and reptiles and their habitats in the United States.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
ARC focuses on identifying and conserving the highest priority places for amphibians and reptiles in the United States. We implement localized, regional, species-based PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas) and weave them together across the country into a national strategy capable of making great impact. We act with the urgency required to save those species and ecosystems at greatest risk. We believe the conservation of amphibians, reptiles, and the habitats they depend on is vitally important. In these important areas, we develop dynamic conservation programs that recover priority species, improve habitats, and ultimately restore ecosystems.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Increase the number of identified PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas) in the United States.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Two: Increase the number of conservation actions implemented in PARCAs (Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas).
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Increase the resources needed to reach the first two goals (expansion of PARCAs and conservation actions).
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Ongoing performance and management training for Executive Director and senior staff. Orientation training for new Board members and updated trainings for existing Board members.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Daily social media posts and regular emails to communicate educational messages and generate support for amphibian and reptile conservation. Presentations at conferences and meetings of organizations with related missions. Outreach to media outlets to generate coverage of ARC conservation programs. Active networking with program partners.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
Plans were adjusted to fit the external changes of the past year. Where program activities were temporarily delayed due to COVID-19, resources were reallocated to accelerate programs that were unaffected by the pandemic. Efforts to ensure sustainability were intensified, resulting in expanded involvement and increased financial support from leadership. Rather than contracting, ARC continued to grow its programs and capacity, despite the challenges of an uncertain year.
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