Truckee Donner Land Trust
To preserve and protect scenic, historic and recreational lands with high natural resource values.
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Truckee Donner Land Trust is a environment organization based in TRUCKEE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 million. EIN: 680245327.
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Mission
To preserve and protect scenic, historic and recreational lands with high natural resource values.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Truckee Donner Land Trust with a 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
- 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 + methodologyTruckee Donner Land Trust is a registered environment nonprofit based in Truckee, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 680245327. 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 $10M in annual revenue. 80 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Truckee Donner Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680245327. 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.
Truckee Donner 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 82% 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.
Truckee Donner Land Trust is located in Truckee, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Truckee Donner Land Trust has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 89% 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.
Truckee Donner 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 large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 80 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Truckee Donner 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, Truckee Donner 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 82% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
Truckee Donner Land Trust is a environment organization based in TRUCKEE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 million. EIN: 680245327. Truckee Donner Land Trust is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Truckee Donner Land Trust are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Truckee Donner Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680245327, 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.
TRUCKEE DONNER 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Frog Lake Elevated Coming August 20-23 - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Truckee Donner Land Trust secures Pole Creek watershed conservation - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Truckee Donner Land Trust secures Pole Creek watershed conservation - Sierra Sun
Pole Creek Protected! - Truckee Donner Land Trust
8 Victories That Give Hope in the Fight to Protect Public Lands - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Lower Carpenter Valley Closed for 2026 - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Truckee Donner Land Trust featured on Wild Nevada - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Closures at Canyon Springs, Lower Carpenter Valley, & Johnson Canyon - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Free kayak fleet at Independence Lake grows thanks to Northstar Vail EpicPromise - Truckee Donner Land Trust
Kayak Fleet at Independence Lake Grows Thanks to Northstar Vail EpicPromise - Truckee Donner Land Trust
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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 - 80 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 80 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 · 1990
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Truckee Donner Land Trust
- What is Truckee Donner Land Trust?
- Truckee Donner Land Trust is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Truckee, United States. Truckee Donner Land Trust is a environment organization based in TRUCKEE, United States. Annual revenue: $2.9 million. EIN: 680245327.
- When was Truckee Donner Land Trust founded?
- Truckee Donner Land Trust was founded in 1990.
- Who leads Truckee Donner Land Trust?
- John Svahn serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Truckee Donner Land Trust located?
- Headquartered in Truckee, CA, United States.
- What is Truckee Donner Land Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Truckee Donner Land Trust trustworthy?
- Truckee Donner 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 Truckee Donner Land Trust's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 680245327. Registration: 68-0245327 (United States).
- What is Truckee Donner Land Trust's website?
- http://www.tdlandtrust.org