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Piedmont Conservation Council

To protect and preserve our natural environment while enriching the quality of community and to leverage people and resources for innovative community projects.

Environment Durham, NC EIN 581798988 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Piedmont Conservation Council

Projects Agricultural Sustainability Projects Aimed at protecting the environment, aiding and expanding natural resources, and making the best of nonrenewable resources, these projects address soil health, farmland preservation, and more. Community & Education Projects An increase in economic welfare and the health of our ecosystem starts locally. Community projects focus on resource-based business promotion, economic…

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

To protect and preserve our natural environment while enriching the quality of community and to leverage people and resources for innovative community projects.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C300
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: 6.66%
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

Piedmont Conservation Council is a registered environment nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 581798988. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $590K in annual revenue. 106 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Piedmont Conservation Council 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.

Piedmont Conservation Council is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Piedmont Conservation Council has $590K 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.

Piedmont Conservation Council 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 $590K in annual revenue. The organization has 106 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Piedmont Conservation Council. 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.

Piedmont Conservation Council 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.

Projects Agricultural Sustainability Projects Aimed at protecting the environment, aiding and expanding natural resources, and making the best of nonrenewable resources, these projects address soil health, farmland preservation, and more. Community & Education Projects An increase in economic welfare and the health of our ecosystem starts locally. Community projects focus on resource-based business promotion, economic… Piedmont Conservation Council is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Piedmont Conservation Council's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $590K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Piedmont Conservation Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Piedmont Conservation Council is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581798988, 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

5 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.
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Leadership

JO
Jon Mendenhall
Council Chair

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alex A•••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
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Bo R•••••••••
Director
CA
Carolyn B••••••
Director
DA
David H•••••
Director
DR
Dr C•••••• B••••••••
Director
ED
Eddie C••••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
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Elizabeth Z••••• T• 6••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GA
Gail H•••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, THR:JUNE 2021
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George M••••••
Director
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George M•••••• F• J••• 2•••
Director
GI
Ginell R•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Ginell R••••• F• 2••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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Jack P•••••••
Director
JA
James W•••••
Director
JA
James W••••• F• J••• 2•••
Director
JA
Janet M••••••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jason B•••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
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Jenny E••••••
Director
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Jenny E•••••• F• J••• 2•••
Director
JE
Jessica P•••••
CHAIR
JI
Jillian R••••
Director
JI
Jillian R•••• F• J••• 2•••
Director
JO
John B•••
SECRETARY
JO
John B••• T• O•• 2•••
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER
JO
John H•••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Piedmont Conservation Council This page 89 $590,121 -
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

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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 - 106 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

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Quick facts about Piedmont Conservation Council

What is Piedmont Conservation Council?
Piedmont Conservation Council is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. Projects Agricultural Sustainability Projects Aimed at protecting the environment, aiding and expanding natural resources, and making the best of nonrenewable resources, these projects address soil health, farmland preservation, and more. Community & Education Projects An increase in economic welfare and the health of our ecosystem starts locally. Community projects focus on resource-based business promotion, economic…
When was Piedmont Conservation Council founded?
Piedmont Conservation Council was founded in 1986.
Who leads Piedmont Conservation Council?
Jon Mendenhall serves as Council Chair.
Where is Piedmont Conservation Council located?
Headquartered in Durham, United States.
What is Piedmont Conservation Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Piedmont Conservation Council trustworthy?
Piedmont Conservation Council 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 Piedmont Conservation Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581798988.
What is Piedmont Conservation Council's website?
http://www.piedmontconservation.org