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The Trust for Tomorrow

EIN 26-4815517 · Twin Bridges, MT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMPROVE AND PROTECT HABITATS, PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND IMPROVE LAND, AIR AND WATER QUALITY.

Income
$10.8 million
Spending
$10.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
26
Highest pay
$191,504, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 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 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $2.2 million spent. NR194310XXXXC012 - GEORGIA: PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISANCE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS FOR THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,425 ACRES
  2. $2.3 million spent. NR184209XXXXC049-FLORIDA GRANT AND NR224209XXXXC006-FL GRANT: PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS FOR THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 15,400 ACRES.
  3. $1.0 million spent. NR214741XXXXC005TN FA: TENNESSEE; PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS FOR THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSERVATION PRACTICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,722 ACRES.
  4. $4.2 million spent. VARIOUS WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN PROCESS IN ADDITION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECTS.
  5. VARIOUS WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN PROCESS IN ADDITION TO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND WATERSHED PROTECTION PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 November 6, 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 September 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 October 2010.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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