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Livingston Land Conservancy Inc

EIN 38-3586775 · Brighton, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To protect the natural heritage and rural character of the greater Livingston County area by preserving quality natural areas and productive farmland. To promote an appreciation and understanding of the environment for the long term benefit of the public.

Income
$44,603
Spending
$20,243
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-696.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

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

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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (environment, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $14,277 spent. Land Stewardship: Perform annual monitoring on all protected properties: Reviewing full boundaries, replace/repair signage, take photographs, look for violations (then follow up on them in terms of enforcement), and look for any changes in the ecosystem. Workdays are also conducted to remove invasive species, maintain trails, etc.
  2. $2,312 spent. Public Education and Communication: Communicate with our members and the general public through our website, Facebook page, quarterly newsletters (both print and e-mail) and news releases. Hold outings such as wildflower walks and bird hikes to both enjoy the outdoors as well as educate the public about the environment. Offer speakers and give presentations to students and the general public.
  3. $1,795 spent. Land Acquisition: Perform extensive research on lands that fit the Conservancys acquistion criteria-review various mapping, historical documents, land use, as well as biological data to determine whether a more thorough review is necessary. If it is, the Conservancy walks the land with the owner and performs a preliminary on the ground survey of the landscape. A report is developed and sent to the Board of Directors for review as to whether the land is worthy of protection. Once a decision is made to move forward, either a conservation easement is drafted following the guidelines of the Land Trust Alliance or, other documents are prepared if the land will be owned in fee. The appropriate method of land acquisition is followed in terms of due diligence and closing requirements. Once protected, boundary signs are posted and a main preserve sign is installed to show that it is either a nature preserve or a conservation easement.

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 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 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 August 2001.

    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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