American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust
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About this organization
Mission
The American Battlefield Trust is dedicated to preserving America's hallowed battlegrounds and educating the public about what happened there and why it matters today. The nonprofit organization has protected thousands of acres of battlefield land associated with the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War. Learn more at http://www.battlefields.org.
About
In 2018, the American Battlefield Trust (the 'Trust') continued its record of success in saving America's unprotected Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War battlefields endangered by both commercial and residential development. Through acquisitions and grants, the Trust preserved 1,876 acres with 37 completed transactions at 26 sites in 11 states, including Camp Nelson, KY, South Mountain, MD, Wilsons Creek, MO, Brices Crossroads, MS, Champion Hill, MS, Guilford Courthouse, NC, Princeton, NJ, Saratoga, NY, Brandywine, PA, Gettysburg, PA, Camden, SC, Hanging Rock, SC, Shiloh, TN, Appomattox Court House, VA, Brandy Station, VA, Cedar Creek, VA, Chancellorsville, VA, Cold Harbor, VA, Fussell's Mill, VA, Glendale, VA, Malvern Hill, VA, New Market Heights, VA, North Anna, VA, Rappahannock Station, VA, Trevilian Station, VA, Yorktown, VA.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The american battlefield trust preserves america's hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. to facilitate awareness, appreciation and protection of the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the united states through protection of battlefields, including but not limited to those related to the civil war and other wars and military conflicts in american history, with the ultimate intention of ensuring their perpetual preservation.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The american battlefield trust preserves america's hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. to facilitate awareness, appreciation and protection of the historical, cultural and environmental heritage of the united states through protection of battlefields, including but not limited to those related to the civil war and other wars and military conflicts in american history, with the ultimate intention of ensuring their perpetual preservation.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as VA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 1140 PROFESSIONAL COURT, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21740.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 62 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $11,428,789.
- The organization has 26 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization pays $4,725,213 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,584,599 in fundraising expenses.