Sebasticook Regional Land Trust
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of the SRLT is to recognize and conserve the rich wild and workinglandscape of Central Maine's Sebasticook River watershed through conservation,stewardship and education. Our focal programs are land conservation for communitybenefit; stewardship of approximately 2000 acres of public-access lands for wildlifehabitat, hiking, hunting, fishing and nature enjoyment; restoration of native fishto the watershed; and community outreach and education to inspire participation andsupport.
- Income
- $210,430
- Spending
- $144,502
- Spent on programs
- 76%
- Reserves
- -91.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 69%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 49
- Highest pay
- $56,375, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 82% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1576% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- $44,293 spent. Land Stewardship: THE SRLT CONTINUED TO CARE FOR, MANAGE, RESTORE, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, SUPPORT PUBLIC ACCESS ON NEARLY 2000 ACRES OF COMMUNITY LANDS, AND STEWARD CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS ON 1,617 ACRES OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. (We have almost 2000 acres of conserved, 1,617 under easement.)
- $42,563 spent. Outreach & Education:The SRLT published educational articles and newsletters, and offered in-person and virtual educational and recreational events open to all. It updated and maintained its web site to raise awareness of the Sebasticook River watershed.
- $11,703 spent. Land Acquisition:The SRLT continued to work with landowners to help them voluntarily protect their land for future generations and with partner organizations to identify priority areas for conservation.
- $10,624 spent. General Programs:The SRLT continued to administer the land trust to achieve its mission to conserve and restore the lands and waters of the Sebasticook River Watershed in Central Maine through programs and activities including land conservation, habitat restoration and environmental education.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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