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Triangle Land Conservancy Inc

The purpose of triangle land conservancy is to conserve land for open space, [cont. On sched. O], clean water, natural habitat, agricultural uses, outdoor recreation, and scenic views …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Triangle Land Conservancy Inc

Discover 26000+ acres of protected land and 7 free nature preserves in NC's Triangle region. Join us in safeguarding clean water and natural habitats since 1983.

Founded
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C340
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

The purpose of triangle land conservancy is to conserve land for open space, [cont. On sched. O], clean water, natural habitat, agricultural uses, outdoor recreation, and scenic views in chatham, durham, johnston, lee, orange, and wake counties in north carolina, including purchased and donated land and conservation easements. Conservation land held by triangle land conservancy is managed to protect its natural resources and is often available for scientific and educational purposes.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C340
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 68%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.68
Program$0.68

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Triangle Land Conservancy Inc has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% 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
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 97% of the 13,369 environment charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Triangle Land Conservancy Inc is a registered environment nonprofit based in Durham, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 581514406. 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 $26M in annual revenue. 61 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Triangle Land Conservancy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 581514406. 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.

Triangle Land Conservancy Inc 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.

Triangle Land Conservancy Inc is located in Durham, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.

Based on official tax filings, Triangle Land Conservancy Inc has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 68% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% 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.

Triangle Land Conservancy 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 large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 61 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Triangle Land Conservancy Inc. 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, Triangle Land Conservancy 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). It reports that 68% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

Discover 26000+ acres of protected land and 7 free nature preserves in NC's Triangle region. Join us in safeguarding clean water and natural habitats since 1983. Triangle Land Conservancy Inc is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.

Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Triangle Land Conservancy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Triangle Land Conservancy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581514406, 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
$10M-$100M
68% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
42

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

SA
Sandra S•••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$26.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$18.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 133,127
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 65,249
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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 61 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 61 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 · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Triangle Land Conservancy Inc

What is Triangle Land Conservancy Inc?
Triangle Land Conservancy Inc is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Durham, United States. Discover 26000+ acres of protected land and 7 free nature preserves in NC's Triangle region. Join us in safeguarding clean water and natural habitats since 1983.
When was Triangle Land Conservancy Inc founded?
Triangle Land Conservancy Inc was founded in 1983.
Who leads Triangle Land Conservancy Inc?
Sandra Sweitzer serves as Executive Director.
Where is Triangle Land Conservancy Inc located?
Headquartered in Durham, NC, United States.
What is Triangle Land Conservancy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
Is Triangle Land Conservancy Inc trustworthy?
Triangle Land Conservancy Inc 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 Triangle Land Conservancy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 581514406.
What is Triangle Land Conservancy Inc's website?
http://www.triangleland.org