American Battlefield Trust

EIN: 541426643 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$57,852,076
Total Expenses
$40,224,170
Total Assets
$248,749,059
Net Assets
$234,648,828
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
David Duncan
Phone
2023671861
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

American Battlefield Trust, founded in 1987, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $57.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 85% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $17.6M, a strong 30% operating margin.

Mission

The American Battlefield Trust preserves America's hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. The purpose of the American Battlefield Trust is to inspire appreciation of America, its history, and its promise of liberty through an understanding of the wars fought on its soil, and of the sacrifices of earlier generations of Americans.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $28,435,562 Revenue: $450,380

Land Preservation: Through acquisitions and grants, the American Battlefield Trust completed 37 individual transactions, protecting a total of 983.4 acres at 27 battlefields in 9 states during the...

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Land Preservation: Through acquisitions and grants, the American Battlefield Trust completed 37 individual transactions, protecting a total of 983.4 acres at 27 battlefields in 9 states during the fiscal year. This includes Antietam, MD; Bentonville, NC; Brandy Station, VA; Breakthrough, VA; Champion Hill, MS; Chattanooga, TN; Chickasaw Bayou, MS; Cold Harbor, VA; Corinth, MS; Deep Bottom II, VA; Fort Blakely, AL; Franklin, TN; Fredericksburg, VA; Gettysburg, PA; Glendale, VA; Goldsborough Bridge, NC; Nashville/Fort Negley, TN; Kernstown, VA; Malvern Hill, VA; Manassas, VA; Munfordville, KY; New Market, VA; New Market Heights, VA; Shiloh, TN; Stones River, TN; Newtown, NY; and Sackets Harbor, NY.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,468,026

David N. Duncan participated in a section 457(f) plan with the organization in 2024. During the calendar year 2024, the organization made a contribution of $36,000 to the plan. This amount is...

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David N. Duncan participated in a section 457(f) plan with the organization in 2024. During the calendar year 2024, the organization made a contribution of $36,000 to the plan. This amount is included in deferred compensation in part VII, column F and schedule J, column C.

Program 3
Expenses: $3,356,141 Revenue: $217,470

Education: This fiscal year, the Education Department held its 24th Annual National Teacher Institute and fifth annual Virtual Teacher Institute and registered some 1,240 educators from more than 45...

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Education: This fiscal year, the Education Department held its 24th Annual National Teacher Institute and fifth annual Virtual Teacher Institute and registered some 1,240 educators from more than 45 states for these professional development experiences, offered free of charge. The Education Department expanded its many video offerings with more than 180 new videos, including our award-winning Step Into History and Animated Maps series. Our Field Trip Fund serviced more than 12,000 students and chaperones, while our Civil War and Revolutionary War Traveling Trunks engaged with more than 29,000 students across the United States. Department staff and contractors also installed new battlefield signage, produced more than 200 new web articles and launched new lessons for teachers.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $56,277,519
Program Service Revenue $165,151
Investment Income $839,499
Other Revenue $569,907
TOTAL REVENUE $57,852,076

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $3,442,878
Salaries & Benefits $6,609,535
Fundraising Expenses $2,245,469
Program Expenses $36,259,729
Other Expenses $29,801,120
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,224,170

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $57,852,076 $31,187,669 +0.9%
Expenses $40,224,170 $22,258,978 +0.8%
Net Income $17,627,906 $8,928,691 +1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
31
Independent Members
29
Employees
76
Volunteers
135

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$884,359
Total Directors
31
$527,545
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
David N Duncan President 50.00
Officer Director
$326,809 $98,096 $424,905
Dr Mary Abroe Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William J Hupp Vice-Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Travis K Anderson Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
William W Vodra Secretary, Ex-officio 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert C Daum Trustee 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Barrett Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John T Beaty Jr Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Virginia Burnley Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Culberson Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard G Etzkorn Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas P Hand Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Van D Hipp Jr Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas H Lauer Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
O James Lighthizer Trustee 1.00
Director
$102,640 $0 $102,640
Jeff P McClanathan Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Noah B Mehrkam Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
General Richard P Mills Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John L Nau III Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephan F Newhouse Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marshal A Oldman Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Dennis Sexton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Sivolella Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara L Stewart Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Madhu Tadikonda Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles E Trefzger Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher C Welton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Whitaker Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David J Abbey Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tommas B Nusz Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John M Taylor Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen D Wyngarden Chief Administrative Officer 40.00
Officer
$155,039 $52,857 $207,896
Mark Borcherding Chief Financial Officer 40.00
Officer
$228,273 $23,285 $251,558
Thomas M Gilmore Chief Real Estate Officer 40.00
Highest
$266,373 $52,273 $318,646
James J Campi Chief Policy & Comm. Officer 40.00
Highest
$246,745 $31,046 $277,791
Garry E Adelman Chief Historian 40.00
Highest
$188,081 $49,797 $237,878
Lawrence Swiader Chief Digital Officer 40.00
Highest
$188,683 $9,383 $198,066
Paula Rivera Controller 40.00
Highest
$180,025 $8,016 $188,041
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $57,852,076 $40,224,170 $248,749,059 $17,627,906
2024 $31,187,669 $22,258,978 $222,795,093 $8,928,691
2023 $32,698,089 $19,273,792 $214,046,242 $13,424,297
2022 $31,028,117 $16,827,963 $202,192,829 $14,200,154
2022 $30,710,321 $16,313,006 $203,528,693 $14,397,315
2021 $34,249,054 $13,820,675 $188,857,362 $20,428,379
2020 $36,562,863 $15,774,376 $168,427,381 $20,788,487
2019 $33,614,481 $22,185,692 $147,165,417 $11,428,789
2018 $38,524,608 $18,615,067 $132,745,796 $19,909,541
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