Squam Lakes Conservation Society
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Squam Lakes Conservation Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Holderness, New Hampshire, registered in 1988, with $3,175,521 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 696, Holderness, NH, 03245 EIN 02-6012747 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2023)
$3.2M
▼ 5.4% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2023)
$578K
Net assets
$18.7M
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 Squam Lakes Conservation Society— 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 rating389 mo reserves · +82% 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 Squam Lakes Conservation Society: 389 mo reserves · +82% 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 Squam Lakes Conservation Society— 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 Squam Lakes Conservation Society: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 696, Holderness, NH, 03245
- City
- Holderness
- State
- New Hampshire
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2019) to $3.2M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $59KNet assets $18.7M
Operating margin
81.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$18.8M
Total liabilities
$59K
Net assets
$18.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,175,521▼5.4% | $578,426▼81.8% | $18,740,628▲19.7% | $18,799,640▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,355,702▼12.0% | $3,183,713▲413% | $15,655,461▼2.4% | $15,714,805▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,812,851▲219% | $620,852▲14.8% | $16,038,794▲25.7% | $16,070,606▲25.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,193,406▲1.2% | $540,633▲19.5% | $12,757,953▲6.8% | $12,792,754▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,179,008 | $452,450 | $11,946,340 | $12,015,398 | 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 · $3.5M total
53 grants to Squam Lakes Conservation Society totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general and operating support | 2024 | $72,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $240,350 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general and operating support, land preservation | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $22,250 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $18,500 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Provide general operating support | 2023 | $17,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General support and various projects | 2023 | $12,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $391,049 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general/operating support and forever squam project | 2022 | $98,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $42,200 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $17,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2022 | $16,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Environment & animal protection | 2022 | $14,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $673,987 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $673,987 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Squam Lakes Conservation Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Squam Lakes Conservation Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 02-6012747, based in Holderness, New Hampshire. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Squam Lakes Conservation Society's EIN?
- Squam Lakes Conservation Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 02-6012747.
- How much revenue does Squam Lakes Conservation Society report?
- Squam Lakes Conservation Society reported $3,175,521 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Squam Lakes Conservation Society have?
- CharityIndex grades Squam Lakes Conservation Society B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Squam Lakes Conservation Society (EIN 02-6012747) 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.