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Conservation Legacy

Conservation legacy engages future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation's lands through community-based service.

Youth Development Durango, CO EIN 841450808 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Conservation Legacy

Conservation Legacy is a national organization dedicated to supporting local environmental and conservation service programs.

Founded
Headquarters
Durango, CO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O51
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Conservation legacy engages future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation's lands through community-based service.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O51
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Conservation 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

ER
Erin Healy
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy S•••••••
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
AS
Ashley H•••••
TREASURER
BU
Butch B•••••
INTERIM CHAIR
BU
Butch B••••• I••••••
CHAIR - UNTIL 11 & 22 & Director
CJ
Cj G•••••••
Director
DA
David M•••••
CHAIR
DI
Diana W••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DR
Dr B••••••• T•••••
VICE CHAIR - UNTIL 11/22
EL
Elwood Y•••
CEO - UNTIL 11/22
ER
Erin H••••
Director
GA
Gail L••••••• B••••••
EASTERN EXEC. DIR. - UNTIL 09/22
JO
Joey R••••••••
SR. VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
JO
Jonathan H•••
VICE CHAIR
JO
Jonathan H••• D•••••••
UNTIL 11/22, VICE CHAIR
KA
Karen R••••••
Director
KE
Kevin H•••••
INTERIM VP OF OPERATIONS
LI
Lisa C•••••••
CONTROLLER
LI
Lisa N••••
SECRETARY
LO
Loretta P•••••
Director
PA
Paul S••••••
COO - UNTIL 08/2023
PA
Paul S•••••• W•••••• E•••
DIR. - UNTIL 09/22, COO
RO
Robert B••••••••
Director
RO
Robert S•••• U•••• 0•••••
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ST
Stephanie W•
Director
WA
Wayne H••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Media pioneer Ted Turner dies at 87, South Georgia conservation legacy remembered - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
New Exhibit Celebrates America’s Conservation Legacy and Manufacturing Heritage - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (.gov)
May 2026
www.fws.gov
Major Rollback Threatens Conservation in Public Land Management, Abandoning Progress for Parks - National Parks Conserva
May 2026
www.npca.org
Ted Turner’s lasting conservation legacy | Scott Christensen - The Missoulian
May 2026
missoulian.com
Ted Turner dies at 87, leaving media and conservation legacy - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Tributes honor Ted Turner’s sweeping media and conservation legacy - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Ted Turner’s lasting conservation legacy - Explore Big Sky
May 2026
www.explorebigsky.com
Ted Turner Leaves Behind Real Estate, Conservation Legacy - The Real Deal
May 2026
therealdeal.com
Ted Turner’s passing leaves 2 million acres of ranch land and a conservation legacy - AGDAILY
May 2026
www.agdaily.com
More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy - AP News
May 2026
apnews.com
Form filed
$57.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$48.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$37.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$35.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$28.0M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$25.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$22.0M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$18.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$15.6M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Conservation Legacy This page 77 $57.4 million -
West Chester Dance Works 93 $322,940 100%
Beyond the Game 93 $612,348 86%
Centennial Childrens Chorus 93 $198,966 87%
Gorham Youth Soccer Association 93 $101,760 98%
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Westchester Childrens Chorus Inc 93 $149,918 100%
Bull City Woodshop 90 $186,528 83%
Idaho West Central Mountain Youth Advocacy Coalition 90 $376,629 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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