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Trust for Public Land

THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND CREATES PARKS AND PROTECTS LAND FOR PEOPLE, ENSURING HEALTHY, LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE HELPED COMMUNITIES TO …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About Trust for Public Land

Trust for Public Land is a environment organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $144.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 237222333.

Founded
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C500
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1978

Mission

The trust for public land creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities for generations to come. In the past year, we helped communities to plan for parks and conservation, fund parks and conservation, protect land, and create new parks.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌿 Environment · NTEE C500
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 90%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.35%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($1.1 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Trust for Public Land is a registered environment nonprofit based in San Francisco, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237222333. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $144M in annual revenue. 163 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Trust for Public Land has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.

Trust for Public Land is located in San Francisco, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 23 Geary Street 1000, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Trust for Public Land has $144M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 90% 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.

Trust for Public Land is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $144M in annual revenue. The organization has 163 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Trust for Public Land. 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.

Trust for Public Land has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 90%. Visit the Trust for Public Land profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Trust for Public Land is a environment organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $144.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 237222333. Trust for Public Land is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among environment charities registered in United States: Trust for Public Land's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 90%. Its annual revenue of $144M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Trust for Public Land are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Trust for Public Land is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237222333, 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
James H Obendorf
CHIEF FINANCIAL ADMIN OFFICER

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adrian B•••••
SVP, NATIONAL PRGRMS (THRU 10/13/20)
AL
Allegra H•••••
Director
AN
Anthony A T•••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
BE
Ben J••••••
Director
CA
Caroline N•••••••
Director
CA
Carter S•••••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
CE
Cecilia B••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
CH
Chris L••
Director
DA
David E•••• P•••
PRINCIPAL GIFT OFFICER
DA
David M C•••••
SVP, GENERAL COUNSEL/CORP SECRETARY
DA
David P••••
Director
DE
Denise M••••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
DI
Diane C R••••
PRESIDENT
DI
Diane R••••
Director
FL
Florence W•••••••
Director
GE
George B•••
Director
GI
Gilman M•••••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
IG
Ignaciamoreno
Director
IG
Ignacia M•••••
Director
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I L••• T•••••••
SVP, CHIEF COMM & MARKETING OFFICER
J
J A••• G•••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
JA
James H O•••••••
SVP/CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER
JA
Jane K••
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
JE
Jeff R••••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey R••••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Trust For Public Land Opens 1st "Community Schoolyard" At East Side Elementary - Chattanoogan.com Breaking News
May 2026
www.chattanoogan.com
NYC DEP and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on New Green Playground in Jackson Heights - NYC.gov
Apr 2026
www.nyc.gov
Nonprofit puts in $175 million bid to purchase Golden Gate Fields, change it into new East Bay waterfront park - ABC7 Sa
Apr 2026
abc7news.com
Trust for Public Land eager to turn 300-acre Big Cedar Wilderness into something special - The Business Journals
Mar 2026
www.bizjournals.com
Buncombe County Commissioners seek funding sources for affordable housing project - WLOS
Feb 2026
wlos.com
New neighborhood greenspace penciled in for north Dallas - CultureMap Dallas
Nov 2025
dallas.culturemap.com
Land buy spares Kennesaw Mountain property threatened with development - Urbanize Atlanta
Jun 2025
atlanta.urbanize.city
NYC DEP Joins Trust for Public Land to Open New Green Playground - NYC.gov
Jun 2025
www.nyc.gov
Trust for Public Land donates more than 760 acres to Douglas County - WSB-TV
Jun 2025
www.wsbtv.com
To Combat Flooding, NYC DEP Joins Trust for Public Land to Open New Green Infrastructure Playground - NYC.gov
Jun 2025
www.nyc.gov
Form filed
$297.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$193.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$144.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$141.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other environment in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Trust for Public Land This page 66 $144.5 million 1%
Baduwat Watershed Council 93 $426,600 100%
Birds of Prey Foundation 93 $396,950 82%
Keep Nassau Beautiful Inc 93 $296,240 81%
California Irrigation Institute Inc 90 $108,053 100%
White Clay Watershed Association 90 $388,718 84%
Trout Unlimited 90 $771,789 96%
Association of New Jersey Recyclers Inc 90 $292,455 88%
Utah Watercolor Society 90 $56,356 92%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 163 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Trust for Public Land

What is Trust for Public Land?
Trust for Public Land is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Francisco, United States. Trust for Public Land is a environment organization based in SAN FRANCISCO, United States. Annual revenue: $144.5 million. 1% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 237222333.
When was Trust for Public Land founded?
Trust for Public Land was founded in 1972.
Who leads Trust for Public Land?
James H Obendorf serves as CHIEF FINANCIAL ADMIN OFFICER.
Where is Trust for Public Land located?
Headquartered in San Francisco, United States.
What is Trust for Public Land's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Trust for Public Land trustworthy?
Trust for Public Land has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 Trust for Public Land's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237222333.
What is Trust for Public Land's website?
https://www.tpl.org