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Lands Sake Incorporated

OUR MISSION IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND TO BUILD COMMUNITY AND INSPIRE LIFELONG STEWARDSHIP. LAND'S SAKE COMBINES ECOLOGICALLY-SOUND LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES WITH HANDS-ON ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO …

Land's Sake Inc

Environment Weston, MA EIN: 042702759 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Lands Sake Incorporated

Lands Sake Incorporated is a environment organization based in WESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $3.9 million. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042702759.

Founded
Headquarters
Weston, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1981

Mission

Our mission is to connect people to the land to build community and inspire lifelong stewardship. Land's sake combines ecologically-sound land management practices with hands-on environmental education to model how public open space can be used and enjoyed by the community. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, land's sake, inc. Runs a public farm, hosts educational programming for all ages, maintains the town forest for recreational and production uses, and cares for both public conservation and private land. Our efforts are centered on three themes:environmental education, sustainable land management and open space preservation and community-building and caretaking. Bringing people onto the land as visitors to our farm, as volunteers or youth workers, and through our active educational programs, land's sake, inc. Directly connects people to their local ecology. Our work uncovers the intrinsic value of the land around us and the importance of treating the land with respect.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Lands Sake Incorporated with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 86% 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
  • Established in 1980, it predates 81% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Lands Sake Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in Weston, MA, 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 042702759. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 52 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Lands Sake Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042702759. 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.

Lands Sake Incorporated 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 environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Lands Sake Incorporated is located in Weston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years. Its registered address is 27 Crescent St, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Lands Sake Incorporated has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% 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.

Lands Sake 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 52 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Lands Sake Incorporated. 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, Lands Sake 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.

Lands Sake Incorporated is a environment organization based in WESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $3.9 million. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042702759. Lands Sake Incorporated 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 75% 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 Lands Sake Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lands Sake Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042702759, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
59

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BA
Barrett Y•••••••••
TREASURER

Officers & trustees (18)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 52 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 52 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Lands Sake Incorporated

What is Lands Sake Incorporated?
Lands Sake Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Weston, United States. Lands Sake Incorporated is a environment organization based in WESTON, United States. Annual revenue: $3.9 million. 4% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 042702759.
When was Lands Sake Incorporated founded?
Lands Sake Incorporated was founded in 1980.
Who leads Lands Sake Incorporated?
Barrett Yates-Mack serves as TREASURER.
Where is Lands Sake Incorporated located?
Headquartered in Weston, MA, United States.
What is Lands Sake Incorporated's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lands Sake Incorporated trustworthy?
Lands Sake Incorporated 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 Lands Sake Incorporated's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042702759.
What is Lands Sake Incorporated's website?
https://www.landssake.org