Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated
Promote conservation easements and resource management plans that conserve agriculture lands, forestlands, wildlife habitat, open space, and other natural resources, in perpetuity.
Golden State Land Conservancy Inc
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The Golden State Land Conservancy (GSLC) is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and has been approved many times to hold mitigation lands by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. GSLC currently protects over 35,000 acres of land through its 71 projects.
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Mission
Promote conservation easements and resource management plans that conserve agriculture lands, forestlands, wildlife habitat, open space, and other natural resources, in perpetuity.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 80% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGolden State Land Conservancy Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 680444805. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680444805. 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.
Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated is located in Santa Rosa, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated 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 $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated. 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, Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated 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 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
The Golden State Land Conservancy (GSLC) is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and has been approved many times to hold mitigation lands by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. GSLC currently protects over 35,000 acres of land through its 71 projects. Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680444805, 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
5 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.
GOLDEN STATE LAND CONSERVANCY INCORPORATED 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 (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 41 officers 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated
- What is Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated?
- Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Santa Rosa, United States. The Golden State Land Conservancy (GSLC) is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and has been approved many times to hold mitigation lands by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. GSLC currently protects over 35,000 acres of land through its 71 projects.
- When was Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated founded?
- Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated?
- Casey Edmondson serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA, United States.
- What is Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated trustworthy?
- Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680444805.
- What is Golden State Land Conservancy Incorporated's website?
- http://gslc.us