Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy
Up land conservancy protects land in michigan's upper peninsula by owning it as nature preserves and working forest reserves, and through conservation easements(perpetual, voluntary agreements that guard the …
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The UP Land Conservancy protects Land Today for Life Tomorrow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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Mission
Up land conservancy protects land in michigan's upper peninsula by owning it as nature preserves and working forest reserves, and through conservation easements(perpetual, voluntary agreements that guard the conservation values of the property)
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUpper Peninsula Land Conservancy is a registered environment nonprofit based in Marquette, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 383467972. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $344K in annual revenue. 54 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383467972. 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.
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is located in Marquette, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.
Based on official tax filings, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy has $344K in annual revenue. It allocates 55% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy 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 small organization. It has $344K in annual revenue. The organization has 54 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy. 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, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy 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 55% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
The UP Land Conservancy protects Land Today for Life Tomorrow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 55% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $344K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383467972, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UPPER PENINSULA LAND CONSERVANCY 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (16)
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16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 54 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 54 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 · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy
- What is Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy?
- Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Marquette, United States. The UP Land Conservancy protects Land Today for Life Tomorrow in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- When was Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy founded?
- Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy was founded in 1999.
- Who leads Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy?
- Mark Ehlert serves as President.
- Where is Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy located?
- Headquartered in Marquette, MI, United States.
- What is Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 55% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy trustworthy?
- Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 383467972.
- What is Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy's website?
- http://uplandconservancy.org