Methow Conservancy
To inspire people to care for and conserve the land of the methow valley by working with willing private land owners to create conservation easements, sustaining a stewardship …
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The Methow Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and conserve the land of the Methow Valley.
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Mission
To inspire people to care for and conserve the land of the methow valley by working with willing private land owners to create conservation easements, sustaining a stewardship program to care for the land we protect and by offering information and tangible education programs about living thoughtfully with the land in the methow valley.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Methow Conservancy with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,423 youth development 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 charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMethow Conservancy is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Winthrop, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 911588861. 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 $8M in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Methow Conservancy 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 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Methow Conservancy is located in Winthrop, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Methow Conservancy has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Methow Conservancy is classified as a Youth Development 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 $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Methow 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, Methow 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 Methow Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and conserve the land of the Methow Valley. Methow Conservancy is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Methow Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Methow Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911588861, 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.
METHOW 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
Officers & trustees (19)
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19 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 54 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Methow Conservancy
- What is Methow Conservancy?
- Methow Conservancy is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Winthrop, United States. The Methow Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring people to care for and conserve the land of the Methow Valley.
- When was Methow Conservancy founded?
- Methow Conservancy was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Methow Conservancy?
- Sarah Brooks serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Methow Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Winthrop, WA, United States.
- What is Methow Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Methow Conservancy trustworthy?
- Methow Conservancy 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 Methow Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911588861.
- What is Methow Conservancy's website?
- http://www.methowconservancy.org