named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
America's Best Show Caves
Directory and promotional platform highlighting member show caves across the United States, organized by region and state to encourage tourism and visitation.
Learn Section
Educational resource providing information on cave formation, types, ecosystems, and geological features to increase public understanding of caves.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Advocacy for the show cave industryOperates to promote and improve conditions in the show cave industry across the United States through national advocacy efforts.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Operation of guided public cave toursOperates guided public tours at multiple show cave sites across the United States, including Alabaster Caverns, Appalachian Caverns, Black Chasm Cavern, Blanchard Springs Caverns, Bluespring Caverns, Bluff Dwellers Cave, Bridal Cave, Bristol Caverns, and California Cavern, featuring unique geological formations and subterranean ecosystems.
- Production and distribution of educational resourcesOffers educational content and facts about caves and caverns through its website's Learn section and by making brochures available for public order online.
- Public access to show cave informationProvides access to information about the nation's finest show caves, emphasizing their scientific, historical, and aesthetic significance through online resources and public materials.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$39K33%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$23K20%
Other revenue$53K
expenses
Total expenses$114K
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balance sheet
Total assets$243K
Cash—
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Net assets$243K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +49.8%
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Dixie Caverns Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Florida Caverns State Park Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Luray Caverns Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Meramec Caverns Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Natural Bridge Caverns Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves Park Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
- Ozark–St. Francis National Forest Government — Blanchard Springs Caverns is located within the Ozark–St. Francis National Forest and is managed with Forest Service guides.
- Sea Lion Caves Network — Featured as a member cave on the National Caves Association website.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education-Through-Experience Modelmethodology: education-through-experienceBy offering guided visits to show caves, we promote public understanding of cave formation, ecological importance, and conservation, because immersive, experiential learning fosters deeper public awareness and stewardship.
- Sector-Wide Advocacy for Improved Standardsmethodology: sector-wide advocacyBy advocating for better operating conditions and standards across the show cave industry, we improve systemic practices and sustainability, because coordinated sector-level change produces broader impact than isolated site improvements.