Climate Land Leaders
Landowners create community and support to alleviate climate change through land stewardship and conservation
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Working with compassion and commitment to address the climate crisis on our lands.
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Mission
Landowners create community and support to alleviate climate change through land stewardship and conservation
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Climate Land Leaders with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Climate Land Leaders draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyClimate Land Leaders is a registered environment nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 882863429. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $579K in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Climate Land Leaders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 882863429. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Climate Land Leaders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Climate Land Leaders is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.
Based on official tax filings, Climate Land Leaders has $579K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Climate Land Leaders is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $579K in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Climate Land Leaders. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Climate Land Leaders holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Working with compassion and commitment to address the climate crisis on our lands. Climate Land Leaders is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $579K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Climate Land Leaders are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Climate Land Leaders is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 882863429, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CLIMATE LAND LEADERS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Op-ed: Farmers Want Climate Resilience, but GOP Lawmakers Want to Redirect Billions in Conservation Funds - Civil Eats
Sylvia Spalding appointed to Board of Directors of Climate Land Leaders - Oskaloosa Herald
Climate Land Leaders - Minnesota Women's Press
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2022
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Climate Land Leaders
- What is Climate Land Leaders?
- Climate Land Leaders is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Working with compassion and commitment to address the climate crisis on our lands.
- When was Climate Land Leaders founded?
- Climate Land Leaders was founded in 2022.
- Who leads Climate Land Leaders?
- Teresa Opheim serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Climate Land Leaders located?
- Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, United States.
- What is Climate Land Leaders's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Climate Land Leaders trustworthy?
- Climate Land Leaders has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Climate Land Leaders's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 882863429.
- What is Climate Land Leaders's website?
- http://www.climatelandleaders.org