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Manada Conservancy

EIN 25-1784517 · Hummelstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MANADA CONSERVANCY IS A LAND TRUST- A LOCAL, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION- DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE NATURAL, HISTORIC, AGRICULTURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF DAUPHIN COUNTY THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$665,471
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
6
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$85,497, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 134% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (environment, $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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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, 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 (5)
  1. $412,211 spent. LAND PROTECTION: MANADA CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED OVER 2,500 ACRES OF LAND THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENT OR FEE-OWNED PROPERTY.
  2. $13,444 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: THE CONSERVANCY'S EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES FIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS ANNUALLY, TWO IN THE SPRING, ONE YOUTH FOCUSED PROGRAM IN LATE SUMMER, AND TWO IN THE FALL. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PROGRAMS INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS NATIVE PLANT-FOCUSED TALKS, NATURAL HISTORY, LAND PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE.
  3. $91,591 spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT: PRODUCED AND CIRCULATED BROCHURES, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER MATERIALS TO MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. PRESENTED NUMEROUS TALKS TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WORKED WITH LOCAL YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. OFFERED OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES THAT WERE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
  4. $92,667 spent. STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT RESTORATION: HABITAT RESTORATION IS ADDRESSED THROUGH A NATIVE PLANT INITIATIVE, WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS ON STREAMSIDE BUFFER RESTORATION AS WELL AS FOREST MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT.
  5. STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT RESTORATION: HABITAT RESTORATION IS ADDRESSED THROUGH A NATIVE PLANT INITIATIVE, WORKING WITH LANDOWNERS ON STREAMSIDE BUFFER RESTORATION AS WELL AS FOREST MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT.

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

  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 2024.

    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 January 1997.

    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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