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Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc

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Supporting Ranchers and the Prairie

Environment Council Grove, KS EIN: 954896084 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance exists to support ranchers and sustain the Kansas tallgrass prairie as a working landscape. Our philosophy is simple: “If we are to save the Kansas tallgrass prairie, the first step is to keep the ranchers on the landscape — everything else becomes secondary.” Our primary goal is to ensure that ranchers can remain on the land, maintain viable operations, and continue stewarding one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the nation. We work to strengthen the economic, ecological, and cultural resilience of the Flint Hills by supporting both individual ranchers and the communities they depend on. This includes helping new and existing ranchers build sustainable businesses, increasing access to practical resources and education, and supporting …

Founded
Headquarters
Council Grove, KS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C30
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2002

Mission

A rancher-led coalition that brings together ranchers, landowners, partners, and stakeholders to conserve the biological, economic, and cultural well-being of the Kansas tallgrass prairie.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 21.2% of total expenses ($9,000 of $42,389).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • This profile is owner-verified, which only 0% of similar organizations are. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar holds 11 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 13,585 environment charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (11 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Council Grove, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 954896084. 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 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $54K in annual revenue. 29 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954896084. 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.

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. 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 84 ('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.

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc is located in Council Grove, KS, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is PO Box 96.

Based on official tax filings, Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc has $54K 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.

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc 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 small organization. It has $54K in annual revenue. The organization has 29 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc. 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, Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc 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). 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.

Tallgrass Legacy Alliance exists to support ranchers and sustain the Kansas tallgrass prairie as a working landscape. Our philosophy is simple: “If we are to save the Kansas tallgrass prairie, the first step is to keep the ranchers on the landscape — everything else becomes secondary.” Our primary goal is to ensure that ranchers can remain on the land, maintain viable operations, and continue stewarding one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the nation. We work to strengthen the economic, ecological, and cultural resilience of the Flint Hills by supporting both individual ranchers and the communities they depend on. This includes helping new and existing ranchers build sustainable... Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $54K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 954896084, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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TLA C••••••••••
TLA Coordinator

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica
Alliance fights impending demise of unique tallgrass prairie - Lawrence Journal-World
Oct 2002
www2.ljworld.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 29 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 29 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc

What is Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc?
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Council Grove, United States. Tallgrass Legacy Alliance exists to support ranchers and sustain the Kansas tallgrass prairie as a working landscape. Our philosophy is simple: “If we are to save the Kansas tallgrass prairie, the first step is to keep the ranchers on the landscape — everything else becomes secondary.” Our primary goal is to ensure that ranchers can remain on the land, maintain viable operations, and continue stewarding one of the last remaining tallgrass prairie ecosystems in the nation. We work to strengthen the economic, ecological, and cultural resilience of the Flint Hills by supporting both individual ranchers and the communities they depend on. This includes helping new and existing ranchers build sustainable businesses, increasing access to practical resources and education, and supporting locally driven efforts that address shared challenges. A central part of our work is bringing together ranchers, partners, and stakeholders — including agricultural and conservation organizations, Extension, conservation and water districts, and state and federal agencies — in a setting where all voices are welcome, respected, and heard. Through shared events, gatherings, and ongoing coordination, we create space for information, resources, and ideas to move freely across this network in ways that directly support ranchers and the land. A central goal of our work is to maintain the health and function of native grasslands through science-based management practices, including prescribed fire, invasive species control, and coordinated stewardship. We recognize that the long-term success of these efforts depends on the people managing the land, and we prioritize approaches that align ecological integrity with rancher viability. We also aim to strengthen relationships and collaboration among ranchers, partners, and communities across the region. By supporting connection, shared learning, and collective problem-solving, we help build a network of ranchers and stakeholders who are equipped to respond to changing conditions and sustain the prairie for future generations.
When was Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc founded?
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc was founded in 1999.
Who leads Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc?
TLA Coordinator serves as TLA Coordinator.
Where is Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc located?
Headquartered in Council Grove, KS, United States.
What is Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K.
Is Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc trustworthy?
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 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 Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954896084.
What is Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc's website?
http://www.tallgrasslegacy.org