Conservation Foundation of Jefferson County Iowa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO FUND THE EFFORTS OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD WHILE THEY ENHANCE AND DEFEND OUR NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE CITIZENS. BY INTERPRETING THESE RESOURCES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY, THEY SEEK TO INSTILL A DESIRE OF STEWARDSHIP FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
- Income
- $112,853
- Spending
- $87,746
- Reserves
- 19.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 (2)
- $940 spent. THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD. THE CONSERVATION BOARD WORKS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY IOWA BY ACQUIRING, DEVELOPING, AND MANAGING PUBLIC AREAS SO THAT ITS CITIZENS WILL HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALITY OUTDOOR RECREATION EXPERIENCES, AND TO CULTIVATE GOOD LAND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
- $86,056 spent. THE TRAILS COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO BUILD, CONSTRUCT, AND MAINTAIN A NETWORK OF TRAILS FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND TO PROMOTE, INFORM, AND EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE TRAIL SYSTEM. CURRENT ACTIVITIES OF THE TRAILS COUNCIL INCLUDES AN ANNUAL SCAVENGER HUNT, MAINTENANCE OF THE KIOSKS AND SIGNAGE ALONG THE FAIRFIELD LOOP TRAIL, UPDATING AND DISTRIBUTING THE FAIRFIELD LOOP TRAILS MAP, AND HOSTING VOLUNTEER WORK DAYS, THE TRAILS COUNCIL SPENDS 25% OF ITS TIME ON EACH OF THESE RESPECTIVE FOUR ACTIVITIES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.
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 2025.
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 January 2022.
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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