# Arc of Appalachia

Amateur sports nonprofit in Bainbridge, Ohio 45612. EIN 31-1434730. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/311434730-arc-of-appalachia

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Our Mission: To protect the rich diversity of life within North America's Great Eastern Forest. Our Work: We acquire and steward wild lands in the Appalachian heartland. We create sanctuaries where people can connect with the natural world. We teach about our forest heritage to inspire a global conservation ethic.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311434730/202602649349300505/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Amateur sports (IRS activity code N600)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1995
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $8,944,566 | $1,660,816 | $53,138,761 | $52,296,590 | 22 | 510 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311434730/202602649349300505/full) |
| Dec 2022 | $7,210,769 | $1,211,824 | $33,120,314 | $32,949,660 | 15 | 350 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311434730/202332709349301383/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $4,388,591 | $1,068,865 | $25,541,103 | $25,399,868 | 13 | 223 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/311434730/202230849349300923/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $1,407,405 (85%), management $139,631 (8%), fundraising $113,780 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $8,514,656, program fees $361,372, investment income $68,538.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +19% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue $8,944,566 is in the top 10% of 768 amateur sports nonprofits in Ohio; median $109,270.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Ross County, Ohio: about 15,677 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 98 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 6.3 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Bainbridge: 4 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/ohio/bainbridge
- Ohio rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/ohio

## Questions

**What is Arc of Appalachia's EIN?**

Arc of Appalachia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1434730. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Arc of Appalachia a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Arc of Appalachia in Bainbridge, Ohio as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1995. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Arc of Appalachia tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Arc of Appalachia as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Arc of Appalachia do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Our Mission: To protect the rich diversity of life within North America's Great Eastern Forest. Our Work: We acquire and steward wild lands in the Appalachian heartland. We create sanctuaries where people can connect with the natural world. We teach about our forest heritage to inspire a global conservation ethic." The IRS classifies it as: Amateur sports.

**How much money does Arc of Appalachia take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Arc of Appalachia reported total revenue of $8,944,566 and total expenses of $1,660,816 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.