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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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTrust 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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Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND 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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NeutralTrust For Public Land Opens 1st "Community Schoolyard" At East Side Elementary - Chattanoogan.com Breaking News
NYC DEP and Trust for Public Land Break Ground on New Green Playground in Jackson Heights - NYC.gov
Nonprofit puts in $175 million bid to purchase Golden Gate Fields, change it into new East Bay waterfront park - ABC7 San Francisco
Trust for Public Land eager to turn 300-acre Big Cedar Wilderness into something special - The Business Journals
Buncombe County Commissioners seek funding sources for affordable housing project - WLOS
New neighborhood greenspace penciled in for north Dallas - CultureMap Dallas
Land buy spares Kennesaw Mountain property threatened with development - Urbanize Atlanta
NYC DEP Joins Trust for Public Land to Open New Green Playground - NYC.gov
Trust for Public Land donates more than 760 acres to Douglas County - WSB-TV
To Combat Flooding, NYC DEP Joins Trust for Public Land to Open New Green Infrastructure Playground - NYC.gov
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 163 disclosed in the public registry.
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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