Independence Land Conservancy
The mission of the organization is to protect the land, water, and wildlife in the headwaters region of the Clinton, Shiawassee, Huron, and Flint rivers through preservation, stewardship, …
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Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy preserves the land at the very beginning of four river systems in Southeast Michigan. We save over 1550 acres for wildlife and visitors for today and future generations. "Nature Worth Preserving" is our motto.
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Mission
The mission of the organization is to protect the land, water, and wildlife in the headwaters region of the Clinton, Shiawassee, Huron, and Flint rivers through preservation, stewardship, and education.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Independence Land Conservancy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1972, it predates 87% 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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIndependence Land Conservancy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Clarkston, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237207644. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $293K in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Independence Land Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237207644. 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.
Independence Land Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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.
Independence Land Conservancy is located in Clarkston, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Independence Land Conservancy has $293K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% 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.
Independence Land Conservancy is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $293K in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Independence Land Conservancy. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Independence Land Conservancy 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 59% 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.
Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy preserves the land at the very beginning of four river systems in Southeast Michigan. We save over 1550 acres for wildlife and visitors for today and future generations. "Nature Worth Preserving" is our motto. Independence Land Conservancy is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $293K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Independence Land Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Independence Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237207644, 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
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INDEPENDENCE LAND CONSERVANCY 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
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Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 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 - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 64 officers on file
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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 · 1972
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Independence Land Conservancy
- What is Independence Land Conservancy?
- Independence Land Conservancy is a environment supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Clarkston, United States. Blue Heron Headwaters Conservancy preserves the land at the very beginning of four river systems in Southeast Michigan. We save over 1550 acres for wildlife and visitors for today and future generations. "Nature Worth Preserving" is our motto.
- When was Independence Land Conservancy founded?
- Independence Land Conservancy was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Independence Land Conservancy?
- Emily Duthinh serves as President.
- Where is Independence Land Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Clarkston, MI, United States.
- What is Independence Land Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Independence Land Conservancy trustworthy?
- Independence Land Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Independence Land Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237207644.
- What is Independence Land Conservancy's website?
- http://www.blueheronheadwaters.org