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Calvert Farmland Trust Inc

EIN 52-1828261 · Prnc Frederck, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The entity's mission is the "Protection of Farmland, in Perpetuity, for Agricultural Purposes". The method used to accomplish this mission includes the purchase and recording of restrictive covenants which permanently limit the use of the subject land to agricultural purposes. To assure compliance with recorded conservation covenants, this organization completes periodic easement monitoring surveys by means of onsite inspection or alternative remote/digital inspection means.

Income
$372,392
Spending
$5,898
Spent on programs
54%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

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

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $862 spent. Evaluation and protection of agricultural land for preservation in agricultural use, in perpetuity. Contact with general public, landowners, land trusts, State of Maryland, and local government conservation programs for the purpose of advisement and/or facilitation services in the preservation of farmland. The Organization, in conjunction with State and local programs, will purchase unrestricted farmland, record permanently restrictive covenants, and resell the farmland to a conservation buyer. Ongoing land preservation projects, resale of one farm, and retention or sale of Calvert County MD's "Transfer Development Rights".
  2. $1,730 spent. Publish an annual news letter, and as needed, periodically distribute outreach letters, participate in local government working committees, and community events, to educate land owners and the general public of land preservation benefits, and to promote opportunities for preservation of agricultural land within Calvert County, MD.
  3. $601 spent. To assure compliance with restrictive covenants, complete easement monitoring surveys for several farms, including documentation of conservation compliance in accordance with specific requirements placed on preserved properties. Provide easement monitoring for select properties under the State of MD - Rural Legacy Program. Ongoing easement record keeping and property monitoring, as required, for a total of 22 properties.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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