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Minnesota Land Trust

Protect and restore mn's most vital natural lands for generations to come.

Environment Saint Paul, MN EIN 411713652 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Minnesota Land Trust

Your partner in protecting and restoring Minnesota's lands and waters.

Founded
Headquarters
Saint Paul, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1992

Mission

Protect and restore mn's most vital natural lands for generations to come.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C340
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Minnesota Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 411713652. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Minnesota Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Minnesota Land Trust is located in Saint Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Minnesota Land Trust has $26M in annual revenue. 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.

Minnesota Land Trust is classified as a 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 $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Minnesota 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.

Minnesota Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Your partner in protecting and restoring Minnesota's lands and waters. Minnesota Land Trust is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Minnesota Land Trust's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Minnesota Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minnesota Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411713652, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KR
Kris William Larson
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexis L•••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AR
Arthur E•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AU
Austin D••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brandon H••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Bridget L••••
CHAIR
CL
Claire C•••••••••
Director
DA
David K••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
EL
Elizabeth W•••••
SECRETARY
EL
Ellen J••••
BOARD MEMBER
FA
Fay S••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
James S••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jane K•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jane W••••
TREASURER
JA
Jason S•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jeffrey H••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennie Z•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer S•••••
Director
JI
Jim P••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John K••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kelly M•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
KR
Kris W•••••• L•••••
CEO
LI
Liz D•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LO
Loren H•••••
SECRETARY
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$25.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$12.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$17.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$10.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Minnesota Land Trust This page 89 $25.8 million -
Bass River Day Activity Program Inc 89 $13.5 million -
3rivers Incorporated 89 $14.0 million -
Utah Open Lands Conservation Association Inc 89 $11.4 million -
Truckee Donner Land Trust 89 $10.5 million -
Earthshare 89 $37.3 million -
Chesapeake Bay Trust 89 $36.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Minnesota Land Trust

What is Minnesota Land Trust?
Minnesota Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Saint Paul, United States. Your partner in protecting and restoring Minnesota's lands and waters.
When was Minnesota Land Trust founded?
Minnesota Land Trust was founded in 1991.
Who leads Minnesota Land Trust?
Kris William Larson serves as CEO.
Where is Minnesota Land Trust located?
Headquartered in Saint Paul, United States.
What is Minnesota Land Trust's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Minnesota Land Trust trustworthy?
Minnesota Land Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Minnesota Land Trust's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411713652.
What is Minnesota Land Trust's website?
http://www.mnland.org