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Idaho Conservation League Inc

EIN 82-6042478 · Boise, ID

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ICL'S MISSION IS TO CREATE A CONSERVATION COMMUNITY AND PRAGMATIC, ENDURING SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE THE AIR YOU BREATHE, THE WATER YOU DRINK, AND THE LAND AND WILDLIFE YOU LOVE.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
24.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
37
Volunteers
343
Highest pay
$140,345, executive director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 (8)
  1. $497,967 spent. PROTECTING IDAHO'S PUBLIC LANDS: ICL ADVOCATES FOR THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF IDAHO'S PUBLIC LANDS AND THE FISH AND WILDLIFE THAT DEPEND ON THEM. OUR STAFF ENGAGE COMMUNITIES, STAKEHOLDERS, AND AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS ACROSS THE STATE TO ENSURE THAT FORESTS, RANGELANDS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ON FEDERAL LANDS ARE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. WE ALSO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATIVE SPECIES SUCH AS SAGE GROUSE, GRIZZLY BEARS, WOLVERINES, BISON, AND BULL TROUT.
  2. $628,389 spent. RECOVERING IDAHO'S WILD SALMON AND STEELHEAD: ICL PARTNERS WITH TRIBES, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO RECOVER IDAHO'S WILD SALMON AND STEELHEAD. WE BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR REMOVING THE FOUR LOWER SNAKE RIVER DAMS AND ADVANCE INTERIM CONSERVATION MEASURES TO PREVENT THESE ICONIC FISH FROM GOING EXTINCT WHILE LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS ARE PURSUED.
  3. $254,429 spent. CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE: ICL WORKS TO REDUCE IDAHO'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE GLOBAL CLIMATE CRISIS BY ADVOCATING FOR CLEANER, CHEAPER ENERGY SOURCES SUCH AS WIND, SOLAR, AND GEOTHERMAL POWER. WE ENGAGE IN LAND-USE AND ENERGY POLICY DECISIONS TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE SITING OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND TRANSMISSION PROJECTS, AND WE ADVOCATE FOR A WESTERN ENERGY MARKET THAT LOWERS ELECTRICITY COSTS AND EXPANDS ACCESS TO RENEWABLE RESOURCES ACROSS THE REGION.
  4. $195,998 spent. SNAKE RIVER, NORTH IDAHO LAKES AND WATER: ICL WORKED TO MAKE THE SNAKE RIVER ACROSS SOUTHERN IDAHO SAFE, FISHABLE AND SWIMMABLE AGAIN, WORKED TO ENSURE THE ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATED DISCHARGES AND REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF UNREGULATED AGRICULTURAL SURFACE RUNOFF AND NITRATE-LADEN GROUNDWATER DISCHARGES TO THE SNAKE RIVER, WORKED TO CREATE A FRAMEWORK FOR A JOINT STATE/FEDERAL/TRIBAL/PRIVATE BASIN-WIDE TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC RESTORATION PLAN. WE ENGAGED IN A PROGRAM TO MONITOR THE HEALTH OF NORTHERN IDAHO LAKES AND RIVERS, AND ENCOURAGE POLICY THAT PROTECTS WATER QUALITY.
  5. $188,795 spent. POLLUTION REDUCTION
  6. $29,156 spent. UNITED PAYETTE
  7. $209,740 spent. WILDLIFE
  8. $139,973 spent. NID LAKES

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 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 September 2025.

    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 November 1979.

    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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