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Clinton Land Conservation Trust Inc

EIN 23-7402115 · Clinton, CT

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

TO ENCOURAGE, ENGAGE IN, AND PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE TOWN OF CLINTON IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, INCLUDING WATER RESOURCES, MARSHLAND, SWAMPS, WOODLAND AND OPEN SPACES, AND THE PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE THEREIN, AND THE PRESERVATION OF SIGNIFICANT AND UNIQUE SCENIC SITES.

Income
$97,982
Spending
$49,818
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
47

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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 August 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 (3)
  1. $24,678 spent. LAND MANAGEMENT - ONGOING MAINTENANCE, CARE, REPAIR AND MATERIALS FOR TRAILS, PARKING LOTS, ETC. ON PRESERVED AREAS OR LAND.
  2. $4,264 spent. THE TRUST HAS ESTABLISHED THE EUNICE SYMONDS NATURE SCHOLARSHIP, WHICH WELCOMES DONATIONS TO FUND ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS AWARD SUPPORTS ATTENDEES OF THE BUSHY HILL DAY CAMP, SITUATED ON A SPRAWLING 700-ACRE EXPANSE IN DEEP RIVER AND IVORYTON, CT. ADDITIONALLY, THE TRUST OFFERS THE ALICE & DAVID CROSBY ENVIRONMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP, DEDICATED TO A CLINTON, CT RESIDENT GRADUATING FROM HIGH SCHOOL WHO IS COMMITTED TO PURSUING STUDIES IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION.
  3. $2,000 spent. FINALLY, THE CLINTON LAND TRUST SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS TO CLINTON'S OWN ECOLOGY CAMP FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER. HERE, CAMPERS COMPARE AND CONTRAST DIFFERENT HABITATS LIKE THE SALT MARSH AND INTERTIDAL ZONE AT THE TOWN BEACH, TO VERNAL POOLS AND UPLAND HABITATS ON LAND TRUST PROPERTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 August 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 April 1989.

    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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