Conservation · SpeleoMap

A portion of every SpeleoMap subscription goes to registered organizations and cave-focused nonprofits — distributed by Alpine First Day Cover LLC.

The Program

How it works

AFDC distributes a portion of SpeleoMap subscription proceeds to registered 501(c)(3) organizations as charitable contributions. Distributions are discretionary — not guaranteed amounts, not user-directed donations.

In-app directory

Registered organizations appear in the SpeleoMap organization picker. Subscribers can choose an affiliated organization during onboarding. It is optional and recorded once.

Use of funds

Distributions must go toward your organization's 501(c)(3) mission — conservation, exploration, training, equipment, education, or similar speleological activities.

No affiliation

When a subscriber has no affiliated organization, AFDC directs that portion to a cave conservation organization of its choosing.

To Qualify

Federally recognized 501(c)(3) status in good standing
Mission aligned with speleology — cave exploration, conservation, education, mapping, or rescue
An officer with authority to sign agreements on behalf of the organization (Chair, President, Treasurer, or Secretary)
A US bank account in the organization's legal name capable of receiving ACH deposits
Completed application packet — Conservation Agreement, W-9, Banking Information, and IRS Letter of Determination

Registration and distributions are at AFDC's sole discretion. Listing in the app directory does not guarantee a distribution. Distributions are not charitable contributions made by subscribers — no subscriber tax deduction is issued. AFDC may modify, suspend, or discontinue the program at any time. Full terms in the program agreement.

Caves worth mapping are worth protecting.