Hillside Trust
Advocating the thoughtful use and preservation of our hillsides through research and education, land conservation and advocacy of resposible land use.
The Hillside Trust
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Visit www.hillsidetrust.orgAbout Hillside Trust
The Hillside Trust is a leading nonprofit land trust in Cincinnati focused on preserving local hillsides and natural areas. Through responsible land use advocacy, conservation efforts, and educational programs, we work with community partners to protect Ohio’s precious landscapes for future generations.
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Mission
Advocating the thoughtful use and preservation of our hillsides through research and education, land conservation and advocacy of resposible land use.
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
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Hillside Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1976, it predates 84% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Hillside Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHillside Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cincinnati, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 310986399. 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 $425K in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Hillside Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 310986399. 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.
Hillside Trust 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Hillside Trust is located in Cincinnati, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Hillside Trust has $425K in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Hillside Trust 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 small organization. It has $425K in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Hillside Trust. 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, Hillside Trust 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 66% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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 Hillside Trust is a leading nonprofit land trust in Cincinnati focused on preserving local hillsides and natural areas. Through responsible land use advocacy, conservation efforts, and educational programs, we work with community partners to protect Ohio’s precious landscapes for future generations. Hillside Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $425K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Hillside Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Hillside Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 310986399, 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.
HILLSIDE TRUST 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 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 - 43 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 · 43 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 · 1976
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Hillside Trust
- What is Hillside Trust?
- Hillside Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cincinnati, United States. The Hillside Trust is a leading nonprofit land trust in Cincinnati focused on preserving local hillsides and natural areas. Through responsible land use advocacy, conservation efforts, and educational programs, we work with community partners to protect Ohio’s precious landscapes for future generations.
- When was Hillside Trust founded?
- Hillside Trust was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Hillside Trust?
- Eric Russo serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Hillside Trust located?
- Headquartered in Cincinnati, OH, United States.
- What is Hillside Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Hillside Trust trustworthy?
- Hillside Trust 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 Hillside Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 310986399.
- What is Hillside Trust's website?
- http://www.hillsidetrust.org