West Virginia Land Trust Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
West Virginia Land Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Charleston, West Virginia, registered in 1995, with $3,072,841 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 11823, Charleston, WV, 25339 EIN 55-0740909 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▼ 31.6% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.2M
Net assets
$21.5M
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 West Virginia Land Trust Inc— 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 rating209 mo reserves · +60% 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 West Virginia Land Trust Inc: 209 mo reserves · +60% 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 West Virginia Land Trust Inc— 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 West Virginia Land Trust Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 11823, Charleston, WV, 25339
- City
- Charleston
- State
- West Virginia
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $697K (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $57KNet assets $21.5M
Operating margin
59.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.5M
Total liabilities
$57K
Net assets
$21.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,072,841▼31.6% | $1,231,739▼7.3% | $21,482,158▲10.5% | $21,539,019▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,491,521▲51.3% | $1,329,230▲19.8% | $19,440,732▲21.5% | $19,531,429▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,968,364▲80.4% | $1,109,851▲19.5% | $15,996,878▲9.8% | $16,109,784▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,645,376▼56.3% | $928,394▼33.7% | $14,567,279▲6.3% | $14,634,211▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,762,716▲158% | $1,399,441▼7.9% | $13,699,847▲23.0% | $13,776,169▲22.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,460,873▲43.5% | $1,518,857▲88.1% | $11,140,960▲0.1% | $11,252,617▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,018,198▼23.9% | $807,378▼43.7% | $11,132,279▼2.7% | $11,336,732▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,337,816▼26.4% | $1,433,584▲72.7% | $11,438,749▼0.5% | $11,570,725▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,818,027▲67.2% | $830,086▲4.3% | $11,499,534▲8.4% | $11,558,262▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,087,037▲126% | $795,982▲0.9% | $10,606,359▲2.9% | $10,621,494▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $481,103▼31.0% | $788,521▲45.4% | $10,307,327▼6.6% | $10,325,502▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $696,805 | $542,477▲47.0% | $11,032,819▼4.2% | $11,047,260▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $369,025 | $11,511,947 | $11,514,840 | 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 · $1.8M total
10 grants to West Virginia Land Trust Inc totaling $1.8M, 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 | 2023 | $949,828 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Restore creek habitat for spinymussel wv | 2023 | $264,434 |
| National Park Foundation | Protect | 2023 | $34,900 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $8,650 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $8,250 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | Conservation of natural resources;sustainable economic & community development | 2021 | $433,565 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $40,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $10,700 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is West Virginia Land Trust Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. West Virginia Land Trust Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0740909, based in Charleston, West Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is West Virginia Land Trust Inc's EIN?
- West Virginia Land Trust Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0740909.
- How much revenue does West Virginia Land Trust Inc report?
- West Virginia Land Trust Inc reported $3,072,841 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does West Virginia Land Trust Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades West Virginia Land Trust Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for West Virginia Land Trust Inc (EIN 55-0740909) 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.