North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
The organization's primary exempt purpose is acquiring and protecting lands of regional and national conservation and/or historic significance in the coastal plain of north carolina.
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91,197 acres saved...help us reach 100,000! The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land
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Mission
The organization's primary exempt purpose is acquiring and protecting lands of regional and national conservation and/or historic significance in the coastal plain of north carolina.
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently 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 has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNorth Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Wilmington, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 561791849. 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 $6M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 561791849. 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.
North Carolina Coastal 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 86% 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.
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is located in Wilmington, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, North Carolina Coastal Land Trust has $6M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% 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.
North Carolina Coastal 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 $6M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for North Carolina Coastal 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, North Carolina Coastal 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 86% 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.
91,197 acres saved...help us reach 100,000! The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $6M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to North Carolina Coastal Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 561791849, 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.
NORTH CAROLINA COASTAL 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 (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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NC Coastal Land Trust names Jesica Blake as next executive director - Goldsboro News-Argus
Nonprofit, developer carve path to protect Sledge Forest tract - Coastal Review
Coastal Land Trust reaches deal to preserve more than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest - WWAYTV3
Coastal land trust reaches agreement to protect more than 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest - WWAYTV3
NC Coastal Land Trust, developer strike deal to conserve 3,200 acres of Sledge Forest - WECT
State takes over management of ‘The Point’ at Topsail Island - Coastal Review
State assumes management of Topsail Nature Preserve to protect coastal resources and public access - NC Dept. of Environmental Quality (.gov)
Coastal Land Trust to host 16th annual Flytrap Frolic June 6 - Coastal Review
Land trust to buy 60-acre, New Hanover County-owned tract - Coastal Review
NC Coastal Land Trust announces plans to purchase Flossie Bryan tract - WWAYTV3
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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 - 61 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 · 61 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
- What is North Carolina Coastal Land Trust?
- North Carolina Coastal Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Wilmington, United States. 91,197 acres saved...help us reach 100,000! The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land
- When was North Carolina Coastal Land Trust founded?
- North Carolina Coastal Land Trust was founded in 1992.
- Who leads North Carolina Coastal Land Trust?
- Harrison Marks serves as Executive Director.
- Where is North Carolina Coastal Land Trust located?
- Headquartered in Wilmington, NC, United States.
- What is North Carolina Coastal Land Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is North Carolina Coastal Land Trust trustworthy?
- North Carolina Coastal 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 North Carolina Coastal Land Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 561791849. Registration: 56-1791849 (United States).
- What is North Carolina Coastal Land Trust's website?
- http://www.coastallandtrust.org