Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated
THE MISSION OF THE MENDOCINO LAND TRUST IS TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE MENDOCINO COUNTY REGION. IT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO …
Mendocino Land Trust
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The Mendocino Land Trust has been promoting access and conservation for more than 45 years. Help us while there's still time.
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Mission
The mission of the mendocino land trust is to conserve and restore valuable natural resources of the mendocino county region. It is dedicated to providing public access to the coast and protecting working farmlands and forests, wildlife habitat, open space, scenic vistas and watersheds.
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· 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, Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated 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
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 + methodologyMendocino Land Trust Incorporated is a registered environment nonprofit based in Fort Bragg, CA, 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 942362450. 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. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942362450. 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.
Mendocino Land Trust 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.
Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated is located in Fort Bragg, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years. Its registered address is PO Box 2058, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Mendocino Land Trust 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.
Mendocino Land Trust 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 36 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Mendocino Land Trust 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, Mendocino Land Trust 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 Mendocino Land Trust has been promoting access and conservation for more than 45 years. Help us while there's still time. Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated 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 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 Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942362450, 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.
MENDOCINO LAND TRUST 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
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 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 - 36 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 · 36 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 Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated
- What is Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated?
- Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fort Bragg, United States. The Mendocino Land Trust has been promoting access and conservation for more than 45 years. Help us while there's still time.
- When was Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated founded?
- Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated?
- Conrad Kramer serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Fort Bragg, CA, United States.
- What is Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated trustworthy?
- Mendocino Land Trust 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 Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 942362450.
- What is Mendocino Land Trust Incorporated's website?
- http://www.mendocinolandtrust.org/