The Trust for Public Land meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Trust for Public Land (TPL) reports that it works to create and preserve public lands, parks, trails, and green schoolyards. The organization also seeks to transform underutilized parks in communities of need through local and national partnerships. In 2019, TPL states that it completed 66 conservation transactions that protected 84,855 acres for recreation and the preservation of drinking water and wildlife habitat. In addition, the organization reports that it helped pass 18 state and local ballot measures in new public funding for green spaces, completed 16 blueprint projects to assist identifying conservation priorities, and completed 15 playgrounds and fitness zone exercise areas.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, The Trust for Public Land's program expenses were:
Open space conservation programs |
$74,471,000 |
Contributions of land and easements |
$49,964,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$124,435,000 |
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Chief Executive
Diane C. Regas, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$399,192
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Chair of the Board
Thomas Reeve
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Software Executive, Microsoft
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Board Size
24
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Paid Staff Size
308
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $101,282,000 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on The Trust for Public Land's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and grants |
$85,393,000 |
Project fees and other income |
$39,794,000 |
Contributions of land and easements, net |
$15,889,000 |
Interest income |
$2,809,000 |
Allowance for uncollectible grants and restricted grants returned to donor |
($45,000) |
Future interests and change in value of interests in charitable trusts |
($551,000) |
Change in value of land holdings |
($1,499,000) |
Investment income, net |
($1,891,000) |
Total Income |
$139,899,000 |
- Programs: 83%
- Administrative: 9%
- Fundraising: 8%
Total Income |
$139,899,000 |
Program expenses |
$124,435,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$12,885,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$14,302,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$151,622,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-11,723,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$145,148,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$133,425,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$99,070,000 |
Total Assets |
$232,495,000 |
Note: According to TPL's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $15,985,763 in donated land and easements ($15,889,000) and legal services ($96,763).