Conservation Legacy
Conservation legacy engages future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation's lands through community-based service.
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Conservation Legacy is a national organization dedicated to supporting local environmental and conservation service programs.
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Conservation legacy engages future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation's lands through community-based service.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyConservation Legacy is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Durango, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 841450808. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $57M in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Conservation Legacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.
Conservation Legacy is located in Durango, CO, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Conservation Legacy has $57M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Conservation Legacy is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $57M in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Conservation Legacy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Conservation Legacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Conservation Legacy is a national organization dedicated to supporting local environmental and conservation service programs. Conservation Legacy is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: Conservation Legacy's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $57M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Conservation Legacy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 841450808, 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CONSERVATION LEGACY 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Sentiment
NeutralMedia pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87, South Georgia conservation legacy remembered - MSN
New Exhibit Celebrates America’s Conservation Legacy and Manufacturing Heritage - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
Major Rollback Threatens Conservation in Public Land Management, Abandoning Progress for Parks - National Parks Conservation Association
Ted Turner’s lasting conservation legacy | Scott Christensen - The Missoulian
Ted Turner dies at 87, leaving media and conservation legacy - MSN
Tributes honor Ted Turner’s sweeping media and conservation legacy - MSN
Ted Turner’s lasting conservation legacy - Explore Big Sky
Ted Turner Leaves Behind Real Estate, Conservation Legacy - The Real Deal
Ted Turner’s passing leaves 2 million acres of ranch land and a conservation legacy - AGDAILY
More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy - AP News
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Conservation Legacy
- What is Conservation Legacy?
- Conservation Legacy is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durango, United States. Conservation Legacy is a national organization dedicated to supporting local environmental and conservation service programs.
- When was Conservation Legacy founded?
- Conservation Legacy was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Conservation Legacy?
- Erin Healy serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Conservation Legacy located?
- Headquartered in Durango, United States.
- What is Conservation Legacy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Conservation Legacy trustworthy?
- Conservation Legacy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong 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 Conservation Legacy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 841450808.
- What is Conservation Legacy's website?
- http://www.conservationlegacy.org