Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc
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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 …
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.
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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.
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10 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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#740 of 30,143 environment charities in the United States on integrity score
84/100 puts it in the top 3% of the cohort, tied with 157 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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Read full methodologyFrequently asked questions about Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Inc
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 highest-paid executive, TLA Coordinator, received $9,000 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2024). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 $54,025.
- 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