Congaree Land Trust
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Congaree Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Columbia, South Carolina, registered in 1992, with $689,983 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 5232, Columbia, SC, 29250 EIN 57-0937485 Since 1992
Revenue (FY2023)
$690K
▲ 48.5% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$469K
Net assets
$3.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Congaree Land Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating94 mo reserves · +32% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Congaree Land Trust: 94 mo reserves · +32% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Congaree Land Trust— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Congaree Land Trust: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5232, Columbia, SC, 29250
- City
- Columbia
- State
- South Carolina
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $268K (FY2013) to $690K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $122KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
32.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.8M
Total liabilities
$122K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $689,983▲48.5% | $469,046▼63.3% | $3,692,695▲16.1% | $3,814,322▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $464,575▼46.6% | $1,277,852▲184% | $3,181,408▼17.2% | $3,343,929▼13.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $870,774▲13.4% | $449,613▲4.6% | $3,839,963▼1.2% | $3,846,171▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $768,071▼28.3% | $429,794▲12.8% | $3,887,466▲21.4% | $3,894,348▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,070,629▲73.5% | $381,010▼23.8% | $3,202,716▲24.7% | $3,240,639▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $617,028▲24.7% | $500,100▲33.1% | $2,569,143▲2.8% | $2,569,143▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $494,658▼9.0% | $375,690▼2.8% | $2,498,801▲6.7% | $2,498,801▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $543,484▲53.1% | $386,455▲23.6% | $2,342,028▲12.8% | $2,443,670▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $354,981▲5.9% | $312,569▲1.8% | $2,076,112▲0.1% | $2,547,609▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $335,063▲24.9% | $306,932▲2.1% | $2,074,047▲1.1% | $2,076,205▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $268,194 | $300,505▲5.6% | $2,050,644▲1.7% | $2,055,791▼27.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $284,533 | $2,016,855 | $2,829,606 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $4.2M total
14 grants to Congaree Land Trust totaling $4.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2024 | $810,000 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2023 | $61,357 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $8,300 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2022 | $230,438 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2021 | $437,443 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $20,000 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2020 | $2,440,786 |
| Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc | Charitable support | 2020 | $11,500 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $11,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Longleaf stewardship fund | 2020 | $5,988 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Longleaf restoration on p | 2018 | $81,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2018 | $250 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Milliken sc coastal plain | 2017 | $85,404 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2017 | $250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Congaree Land Trust a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Congaree Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 57-0937485, based in Columbia, South Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Congaree Land Trust's EIN?
- Congaree Land Trust's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 57-0937485.
- How much revenue does Congaree Land Trust report?
- Congaree Land Trust reported $689,983 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Congaree Land Trust have?
- CharityIndex grades Congaree Land Trust B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Congaree Land Trust (EIN 57-0937485) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.