Jackson Hole Land Trust
The jackson hole land trust (jhlt) is a nonprofit that was established in 1980. The land trust's mission is to protect and steward northwest wyoming landscapes for current …
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Our mission is to protect and steward Northwest Wyoming landscapes for current and future generations.
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Mission
The jackson hole land trust (jhlt) is a nonprofit that was established in 1980. The land trust's mission is to protect and steward northwest wyoming landscapes for current and future generations. The land trust envisions a legacy of resilient open spaces, wildlife habitat, working lands and community spaces, forever protected across northwest wyoming.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Jackson Hole Land Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyJackson Hole Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Jackson, WY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 742138785. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 141 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Jackson Hole Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 742138785. 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.
Jackson Hole Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Jackson Hole Land Trust is located in Jackson, WY, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.
Based on official tax filings, Jackson Hole Land Trust has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Jackson Hole Land 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 141 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Jackson Hole Land Trust. 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, Jackson Hole Land 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 84% 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.
Our mission is to protect and steward Northwest Wyoming landscapes for current and future generations. Jackson Hole Land Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Jackson Hole Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 742138785, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
JACKSON HOLE LAND 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Moose mamas, offspring spotted out and about; give them extra space - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Jackson, WY is Home to The Country's Biggest Wealth Inequality Gap. Here's Why Skiers Should Care - POWDER Magazine
JH Land Trust to host free Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Feb. 19 - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Jackson Hole Land Trust’s conservation milestones in 2025 - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Mark those calendars for the R Park Lantern Trail, Solstice celebration this Friday - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Jackson Hole Land Trust welcomes new board members - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Free yoga at Greenspace an ‘oasis’ during busy summer schedules - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
R Park Solstice Celebration returns this Friday - Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Trump administration freezes $21.25 million grant to Jackson Hole Land Trust - News Letter Journal
Trump administration freezes $21.25 million grant to Jackson Hole Land Trust - JHNewsAndGuide.com
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 141 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 141 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 · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Jackson Hole Land Trust
- What is Jackson Hole Land Trust?
- Jackson Hole Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jackson, United States. Our mission is to protect and steward Northwest Wyoming landscapes for current and future generations.
- When was Jackson Hole Land Trust founded?
- Jackson Hole Land Trust was founded in 1980.
- Who leads Jackson Hole Land Trust?
- Derek Schaefer serves as CFO.
- Where is Jackson Hole Land Trust located?
- Headquartered in Jackson, WY, United States.
- What is Jackson Hole Land Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Jackson Hole Land Trust trustworthy?
- Jackson Hole Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Jackson Hole Land Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742138785.
- What is Jackson Hole Land Trust's website?
- http://jhlandtrust.org