Otsego Land Trust Inc
Otsego Land Trust conserves our region's natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands and waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity and inspire the human spirit.
Otsego Land Trust
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Conserving our natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, & waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity & inspire the human spirit.
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Mission
Otsego Land Trust conserves our region's natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands and waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity and inspire the human spirit.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Otsego Land Trust Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 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 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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 + methodologyOtsego Land Trust Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Cooperstown, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 133499394. 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 $887K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Otsego Land Trust Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133499394. 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.
Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 81% 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.
Otsego Land Trust Inc is located in Cooperstown, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Otsego Land Trust Inc has $887K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 $887K in annual revenue. The organization has 71 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Otsego Land Trust Inc. 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, Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Conserving our natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, & waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity & inspire the human spirit. Otsego Land Trust Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $887K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Otsego Land Trust Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Otsego Land Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133499394, 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.
OTSEGO LAND TRUST INC 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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376-Acre Howard Young Farm Protected by Land Trust Easement - All Otsego
Nonprofit Spotlight: Conserving land and water with Otsego Land Trust - thedailystar.com
Community Turns Out for Meeting on Manocherian Subdivision - All Otsego
Parties Meet To Consider Uses for, Conservation of Former Boy Scout Camp - All Otsego
Cherry Valley Farm Among Those To Receive Farmland Protection Grants - All Otsego
Otsego Land Trust Pushes To Conserve Crumhorn Mountain Camp - All Otsego
Land Trust Leading Efforts To Preserve Crumhorn Property - All Otsego
Spring Octet Challenge - All Otsego
Majority Takes Hold, Sells Mountaintop Lot To Otsego Land Trust - All Otsego
EDITORIAL: The Right Leader, At The Right Time? - All Otsego
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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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 71 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 · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Otsego Land Trust Inc
- What is Otsego Land Trust Inc?
- Otsego Land Trust Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cooperstown, United States. Conserving our natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, & waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity & inspire the human spirit.
- When was Otsego Land Trust Inc founded?
- Otsego Land Trust Inc was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Otsego Land Trust Inc?
- Gregory Farmer serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Otsego Land Trust Inc located?
- Headquartered in Cooperstown, NY, United States.
- What is Otsego Land Trust Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Otsego Land Trust Inc trustworthy?
- Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 Otsego Land Trust Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133499394.
- What is Otsego Land Trust Inc's website?
- http://www.otsegolandtrust.org