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    American Battlefield Trust

    American Battlefield Trust

     

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    ...501(c)(3) organization

    ...Donations are tax-deductible

    ...http://www.battlefields.org/

    ...1156 15TH ST NW STE 900
    Washington DC 20005-1717

    202-367-1861


    Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 1988 | EIN: 54-1426643  

     

    Organization Mission

    The American Battlefield Trust (formerly known as the Civil War Trust) seeks to preserve our nation's hallowed battlegrounds and educate the public about what happened there and why it matters today. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War. Through the generosity of our dedicated members, we have preserved more than 53,000 acres of significant battlefield land in 24 states. We also educate the next generation about the sacrifices made to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. History education is the foundation of good citizenship and is key to developing the leaders of tomorrow. Battlefields are outdoor classrooms, and we bring to life the history of America's turbulent first century through outstanding educator resources, our award-winning magazine, cutting-edge digital productions, and engaging social media.

     


    Rating Information

    Great


    This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 85% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 5% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Beacon Weights
    Historical Ratings
     Proceed with Caution - Reported Other Material Lawsuit

    On February 25, 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported on improper conduct alleged to have taken place at American Battlefield Trust in an article titled, "American Revolution Anniversary Group Is Accused in Lawsuit of Running ‘Boys Club’." For more information regarding this matter, please see The Wall Street Journal article.

    Charity Response

    American Battlefield Trust has provided their response to this Advisory.

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

     Important note on the timeliness of ratings

    The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for American Battlefield Trust 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.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    American Battlefield Trust has earned a 95% 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 2019. More recent filing data is available, but it has not been factored into this score, due to COVID-19's effect on this organization.

    Rating update postponed due to COVID-19's impact on this organization. View American Battlefield Trust's response.

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    Accountability and Transparency
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    Governance
    Policies
    Transparency

    Financial Metrics
    ...Full Credit
      
    ...Partial Credit
      
    ...No Credit
      
    ...Not Applicable
    ...Liabilities to Assets Ratio - 5.30% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Working Capital Ratio - 7.12 years - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Efficiency - $0.06 - 10/10 pts
    ...Administrative Expense Ratio - 4.10% - 10/10 pts
    ...Fundraising Expense Ratio - 11.30% - 7.5/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Ratio - 84.40% - 9.82/10 pts
    ...Program Expense Growth - 7.42% - 9.42/10 pts

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available
    Pandemic Response - Data Available

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