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Somers Land Trust Inc

EIN 13-3711341 · Somers, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Somers Land Trust (SLT) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preserving open space in the town of Somers. Continued on Schedule O. SLT owns Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and 85 Warren Street in Somers, NY and together with the Westchester Land Trust holds a number of conservation easements throughout Somers. In addition, SLT provides environmental programming, education and outreach for the citizens of Somers and the surrounding Westchester, and Putnam County areas.

Income
$5,916
Spending
$9,814
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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 89% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $7,062 spent. Habitat Restoration: SLT maintains and improves the habitats on two SLT-owned parcels located in the Town of Somers: Rhinoceros Creek Reservation and 85 Warren Street. Restoration activities include fighting invasive species, planting native species, and managing beaver wetlands.Conservation Demonstration: SLT creates projects, programs and a newsletter that demonstrate conservation strategies and promote awareness of the natural world, and offer actions people can take on their own property.Provision of passive outdoor recreation for the public: SLT created and maintains trails and other amenities in Rhinoceros Creek Reservation including a pavilion, a native garden, and benches. SLT manages projects by local scouting groups to continue improving the public's experiences.Environmental Stewardship: SLT two open-space parcels in the Town of Somers: Rhinocerous Creek Reservation and 85 Warren Street. On Rhinoceros Creek Reservation, SLT manages native gardens, beaver wetland complexes, streams, ponds, trails, and other public-accessible facilities including a large open-air pavilion, benches, and a bird blind.Public Education and Outreach: SLT fosters environmental and nature programs through youth and scout projects, partnerships with environmental education organizations, a website and newsletter, and hosts speakers at events which are open to the public.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1993.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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