The Sportsmen’s Alliance has received The Independent Charities of America Seal of Excellence and has been certified as a “Best In America” charity by the Conservation & Preservation Charities of America. Of the more than 1 million charities operating in the U.S., fewer than 2,500 have been awarded this distinction.
The Seal of Excellence is awarded to nonprofit charitable organizations that have been independently reviewed annually and certified to meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards include those required by the US Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign.
Charities certified as “Best In America” must provide evidence of their program activities and demonstrate the scope, range, and benefit of their services. Promotional and fundraising materials must be honest, accurate, and non-deceptive, and charities are required to be fully IRS-compliant.
The most recent IRS tax return (Form 990) with all schedules, including compensation of senior executives and board members is reviewed to verify a minimum of 50 percent of the board members are unpaid volunteers. Charities with revenue above $250,000 must also submit audited financial statements produced by an independent certified public accountant which includes an audit opinion cover letter stating that the charity meets all accounting standards in the U.S. without exception.
“To be awarded the Seal of Excellence by an organization that focuses on conservation in America is a great honor, but to also be certified as one of the few Best in America charities is a testament to the rigorous standards we hold ourselves to and the seriousness with which we use member and donor dollars to support our mission,” said Sean Curran, Sportsmen’s Alliance vice president of membership and development.
Additionally, the Sportsmen’s Alliance has received the highest ratings possible from Charity Navigator and GuideStar.
About the Sportsmen’s Alliance: The Sportsmen’s Alliance protects and defends America’s wildlife conservation programs and the pursuits – hunting, fishing and trapping – that generate the money to pay for them. Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation is responsible for public education, legal defense and research. Its mission is accomplished through several distinct programs coordinated to provide the most complete defense capability possible. Stay connected to Sportsmen’s Alliance: Online, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
