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Pinelands Preservation Alliance Inc

EIN 52-1641512 · Southampton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PRESERVE THE PINE BARRENS ECOSYSTEM, PROMOTE WIDE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT IN THEIR PRESERVATION, AND ADVANCE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS BY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC CONSERVATION AGENCIES.IN ADDITION TO THIS WORK, THE ALLIANCE HAS TWO INITIATIVES: PINELANDS ADVENTURES, AN OUTDOOR RECREATION PROGRAM AIMED AT FOSTERING PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND DEVOTION TO THE PINELANDS AND RANCOCAS CREEK FARM A SUSTAINABLE, CHEMICAL-FREE FARM CONNECTED TO OUR MISSION TO PROTECT THE PINELANDS.WE ARE DEDICATED TO FURTHERING JUSTICE, EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION IN OUR STAFF AND OUR WORK. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO RECREATION, CLEAN AIR AND WATER AND THE SCENIC BEAUTY THE PINELANDS PROVIDES.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
13.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
54
Volunteers
424
Highest pay
$156,694, executive director

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

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 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 (2)
  1. $2.4 million spent. CONSTITUENCY BUILDING, SCIENCE & STEWARDSHIP: INCLUDES ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS ABOUT THE BEAUTY AND VALUE OF, AS WELL AS THE THREATS TO, THE PINELANDS, AND ABOUT THE WORK OF PPA TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE REGION. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE, BY WAY OF EXAMPLE, PPA'S NEWSLETTER, SLIDE PRESENTATIONS AND TALKS, MAKING FILMS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, FIELD TRIPS AND TOURS.
  2. $538,058 spent. PUBLIC ADVOCACY: INCLUDES ACTIVITES TO MONITOR AND ADVOCATE BEFORE STATE, REGIONAL AND LOCAL GOVERNING BODIES AND AGENCIES REGARDING PINELANDS POLICY AND DEVLOPMENT APPLICATIONS, THROUGH ATTENDING PUBLIC MEEINGS, REVIEWING GOVERNMENT RECORDS AND PROVIDING COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY TO PUBLIC AGENCIES.

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 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 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 August 1989.

    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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