Public Lands Interpretive Association
The mission of the public lands interpretive association (plia) is to inspire and educate the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of america's public lands. The …
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The Public Lands Interpretive Association inspires and educates the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of America’s public lands. Your purchases support projects on public lands. Your dollars will directly enhance your experience and help preserve these special places for future generations.
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Mission
The mission of the public lands interpretive association (plia) is to inspire and educate the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of america's public lands. The work of the association is facilitated through cooperative agreements with the usda forest service and the bureau of land management and a special use permit with the usda forest service.plia serves visitors to public land areas in all western states throughthe website, www.publiclands.org, in person in arizona and new mexico, and embraces a large spectrum of public lands users. Plia specializes in providing stewardship and conservation messages to underserved public lands users such as campers, off highway vehicle users and hunters either in person or online through the website.plia uses generated revenue to support the interpretive and educational programs of associated land management agencies. This is done by providing plia paid staff in federal visitor centers, through publishing materials, funding pro
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Public Lands Interpretive Association has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPublic Lands Interpretive Association is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Los Ranchos De Abq, NM, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 850292757. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Public Lands Interpretive Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 850292757. 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.
Public Lands Interpretive Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Public Lands Interpretive Association is located in Los Ranchos De Abq, NM, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, Public Lands Interpretive Association has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Public Lands Interpretive Association is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Public Lands Interpretive Association. 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, Public Lands Interpretive Association 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
The Public Lands Interpretive Association inspires and educates the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of America’s public lands. Your purchases support projects on public lands. Your dollars will directly enhance your experience and help preserve these special places for future generations. Public Lands Interpretive Association is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Public Lands Interpretive Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Public Lands Interpretive Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 850292757, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
PUBLIC LANDS INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (10)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 28 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 28 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Public Lands Interpretive Association
- What is Public Lands Interpretive Association?
- Public Lands Interpretive Association is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Los Ranchos De Abq, United States. The Public Lands Interpretive Association inspires and educates the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of America’s public lands. Your purchases support projects on public lands. Your dollars will directly enhance your experience and help preserve these special places for future generations.
- When was Public Lands Interpretive Association founded?
- Public Lands Interpretive Association was founded in 1981.
- Who leads Public Lands Interpretive Association?
- Aryn LaBrake serves as Director.
- Where is Public Lands Interpretive Association located?
- Headquartered in Los Ranchos De Abq, NM, United States.
- What is Public Lands Interpretive Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Public Lands Interpretive Association trustworthy?
- Public Lands Interpretive Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Public Lands Interpretive Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 850292757. Registration: 85-0292757 (United States).
- What is Public Lands Interpretive Association's website?
- http://www.plia.org