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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

Environment Cooperstown, NY EIN 133499394 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Otsego Land Trust Inc

Conserving our natural heritage of woodlands, farmlands, & waters that sustain rural communities, promote public health, support wildlife diversity & inspire the human spirit.

Founded
Headquarters
Cooperstown, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

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.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.65%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 91

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

Otsego 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $887K in annual revenue. 71 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 91/100.

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. 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 a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small 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.

Otsego Land Trust Inc 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.

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 a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Otsego Land Trust Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. 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.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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

GR
Gregory Farmer
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alison L•••
Director
AL
Allen R••••••
Director
BR
Bruce J••••••
Director
CA
Carla H•••
Director
DA
David D•••
INTERUM EX DI
DA
David T B••••
Director
DI
Dietrich S••••
Director
DO
Donald R••••••
Director
EU
Eugene B•••••
Director
GI
Gilbert T V••••••
Director
GR
Gregory F•••••
Executive Dir.
JA
Jane C••••
Director
JO
Joan F••
Director
JO
Joseph H••••••••
Secretary
KE
Kent L B••••••
Director
MA
Marjorie K••••••
Director
MA
Martha F•••
VICE CHAIR
PA
Patricia S•••••
Executive Dir.
RI
Richard O••••••
Treasurer
SA
Sara A•••••••
Secretary
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Otsego Land Trust Inc This page 89 $887,291 -
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Rochester Ecology Partners Inc 90 $444,787 94%

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 - 71 disclosed in the public registry.

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 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, United States.
What is Otsego Land Trust Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Otsego Land Trust Inc trustworthy?
Otsego Land Trust Inc 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 Otsego Land Trust Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 133499394.
What is Otsego Land Trust Inc's website?
http://www.otsegolandtrust.org