Trustees of Reservations
Preserve, for public use & enjoyment, places of exceptional scenic, historical, ecol. Value.
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Visit www.thetrustees.orgAbout Trustees of Reservations
Preserving exceptional places. The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love.
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Mission
Preserve, for public use & enjoyment, places of exceptional scenic, historical, ecol. Value.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Trustees of Reservations has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1891, it is among the oldest environment charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyTrustees of Reservations is a registered environment nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1891 and has been operating for 135 years. Its EIN is 042105780. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $58M in annual revenue. 163 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Trustees of Reservations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042105780. 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.
Trustees of Reservations has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Trustees of Reservations is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1891 and has been active for 135 years.
Based on official tax filings, Trustees of Reservations has $58M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% 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.
Trustees of Reservations 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 major organization. It has $58M in annual revenue. The organization has 163 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Trustees of Reservations. 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, Trustees of Reservations 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.
Preserving exceptional places. The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love. Trustees of Reservations is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1891.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of $58M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Trustees of Reservations are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042105780, 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
6 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.
TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS 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
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Trustees of Reservations Within Sight of Goal to Acquire 180-Acre Millborn Farm in Sherborn and Millis - Westwood Minute
Trustees of Reservations seeks $14.4 million to buy Millborn Farm in Sherborn and Millis - The Boston Globe
Trustees of Reservations taps John Judge as its next chief executive - The Boston Globe
Trustees of Reservations announce Halloween on the Hill - Wicked Local
Edgartown Terminates Its Lease With Trustees at Katama Farm - The Vineyard Gazette
Woods-McNish joins Trustees of Reservations - Dorchester Reporter
Audubon, Trustees of Reservations close all trails due to coronavirus - SouthCoastToday.com
Trustees of Reservations Hire New Manager - The Vineyard Gazette
Hayden 'connects' to Trustees of Reservations' Charles River Valley properties - Wicked Local
Trustees of Reservations hires manager for Provincetown camp - Cape Cod Times
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 163 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · 163 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 · 1891
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Trustees of Reservations
- What is Trustees of Reservations?
- Trustees of Reservations is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. Preserving exceptional places. The Trustees of Reservations is here to protect and share the Massachusetts places people love.
- When was Trustees of Reservations founded?
- Trustees of Reservations was founded in 1891.
- Who leads Trustees of Reservations?
- Brian Therrien serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Trustees of Reservations located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is Trustees of Reservations's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Trustees of Reservations trustworthy?
- Trustees of Reservations has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Trustees of Reservations's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042105780.
- What is Trustees of Reservations's website?
- http://www.thetrustees.org