Sheriffs Meadow Foundation
TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL, BEAUTIFUL, RURAL LANDSCAPE AND CHARACTER OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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Mission
To conserve the natural, beautiful, rural landscape and character of martha's vineyard for present and future generations.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sheriffs Meadow Foundation has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- Established in 1958, it predates 94% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 77% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 73% of the 30,143 environment 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySheriffs Meadow Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit based in West Tisbury, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 046111529. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 114 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Sheriffs Meadow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 046111529. 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.
Sheriffs Meadow Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 90/100.
Sheriffs Meadow Foundation is located in West Tisbury, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sheriffs Meadow Foundation has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 66% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Sheriffs Meadow Foundation 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 $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 114 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Sheriffs Meadow Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sheriffs Meadow Foundation 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 66% 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.
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Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 66% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $5M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Sheriffs Meadow Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sheriffs Meadow Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 046111529, 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.
SHERIFFS MEADOW FOUNDATION 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 114 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 114 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 · 1958
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sheriffs Meadow Foundation
- What is Sheriffs Meadow Foundation?
- Sheriffs Meadow Foundation is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in West Tisbury, United States. Explore our lands Enjoy woodlands, ocean vistas, wildlife, plantlife, meadows, ponds and more. EXPLORE OUR TRAILS View trails, zoom in and out, pan around, and click on icons for photos, acreage and links. JOIN US FOR GUIDED WALKS, EVENTS AND FUN!
- When was Sheriffs Meadow Foundation founded?
- Sheriffs Meadow Foundation was founded in 1958.
- Who leads Sheriffs Meadow Foundation?
- Adam R Moore serves as PRESIDENT.
- Where is Sheriffs Meadow Foundation located?
- Headquartered in West Tisbury, MA, United States.
- What is Sheriffs Meadow Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 66% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sheriffs Meadow Foundation trustworthy?
- Sheriffs Meadow Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Sheriffs Meadow Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 046111529.
- What is Sheriffs Meadow Foundation's website?
- https://www.sheriffsmeadow.org