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Laconia Area Community Land Trust

EIN 02-0426348 · Laconia, NH

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LRCD'S MISSION IS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE LAKES REGION TO THRIVE BY DEVELOPING HEALTHY HOMES, CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITY ASSETS, AND EMPOWERING RESIDENTS.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
34.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 34%
Employees
8
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$152,098, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 34.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 23% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.3 million spent. RENTAL PROPERTIES AND ASSET MANAGEMENT - LRCD RETAINED THE SERVICES OF A THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT AGENT FOR ITS PORTFOLIO OF PROPERTIES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2006. LRCD PROVIDES ASSET MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THOSE PROPERTIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT - LRCD DEVELOPS A RANGE OF REAL ESTATE TO RESPOND TO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS IN THE NEW HAMPSHIRE LAKES REGION. THIS INCLUDES AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOMES FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF LOW-INCOME, AFFORDABLE STARTER HOMES FOR HOUSEHOLDS OF MODERATE INCOME, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FACILITIES FOR TARGETED LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS, AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS MEETING CRITICAL NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. $223,632 spent. TENANT SUPPORT - LRCD'S RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF LRCD'S TENANTS SO THEY CAN MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY AND BUILD THEIR OWN PATHWAY TO ECONOMIC SECURITY. LRCD'S RESIDENT SERVICES COORDINATORS PROVIDE BENEFITS COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE WITH ENROLLMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, CONFLICT MEDIATION, AND RESOURCE BROKERING, AND FACILITATE ON-SITE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
  4. $36,281 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT - LRCD FACILITATES LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING GROUPS OF TENANTS IN WORKING TOGETHER TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND DEVELOP RESIDENT-LED PROJECTS. THIS HELPS TO FOSTER HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN NEIGHBORS AND BUILDS LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY SKILLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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