Skagit Land Trust
Skagit land trust protects land to pass on healthy ecosystems. We also protect places that enhance all people's quality of life. We work with community members to steward …
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Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open spaces, wetlands, and shorelines for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations. Get Involved Volunteer There are many ways to volunteer and help steward Skagit County’s natural lands. You can join a work party, become a land steward,…
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Mission
Skagit land trust protects land to pass on healthy ecosystems. We also protect places that enhance all people's quality of life. We work with community members to steward protected lands. Conservation and stewardship of land are foundational programs. Other areas of focus include: education and outreach including a youth program and a citizen science program, public policy and justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in conservation. Partnership is a key value in all we do.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Skagit Land Trust has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 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 has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 82% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySkagit Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Mount Vernon, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 911533402. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Skagit Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911533402. 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.
Skagit Land Trust 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 88% 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.
Skagit Land Trust is located in Mount Vernon, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Skagit Land Trust has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for environment charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Skagit Land Trust 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Skagit Land Trust. 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, Skagit Land Trust 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 88% 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.
Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open spaces, wetlands, and shorelines for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations. Get Involved Volunteer There are many ways to volunteer and help steward Skagit County’s natural lands. You can join a work party, become a land steward,… Skagit Land Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Skagit Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Skagit Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911533402, 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 (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.
SKAGIT LAND TRUST 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 (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Lecture to provide bird’s eye view of great blue herons nesting at March Point - goSkagit
Skagit County agrees to purchase 62 acres for Big Rock park addition - goSkagit
Skagit’s revamped Big Rock Park set to reopen – now 100 acres - Cascadia Daily News
Skagit Land Trust honors volunteers, partners - goSkagit
Skagit County takes next step in Big Rock park expansion - goSkagit
Skagit Land Trust counts birds for wetland conservation - goSkagit
March Point Heronry grows with Land Trust purchase - goSkagit
From forest to beach: Skagit Land Trust shows off Samish Island property - goSkagit
Skagit Land Trust looking to add to March Point heronry - goSkagit
Skagit Land Trust completes purchase of property at entrance to Samish Island - goSkagit
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 81 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Skagit Land Trust
- What is Skagit Land Trust?
- Skagit Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mount Vernon, United States. Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open spaces, wetlands, and shorelines for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations. Get Involved Volunteer There are many ways to volunteer and help steward Skagit County’s natural lands. You can join a work party, become a land steward,…
- When was Skagit Land Trust founded?
- Skagit Land Trust was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Skagit Land Trust?
- Kathy Thornburgh serves as President.
- Where is Skagit Land Trust located?
- Headquartered in Mount Vernon, WA, United States.
- What is Skagit Land Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Skagit Land Trust trustworthy?
- Skagit Land Trust 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 Skagit Land Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911533402.
- What is Skagit Land Trust's website?
- http://www.skagitlandtrust.org