Williamstown Rural Land Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Williamstown Rural Land Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Williamstown, Massachusetts, registered in 1987, with $472,030 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA, 01267 EIN 04-2940686 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$472K
▼ 54.8% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$412K
Net assets
$5.9M
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 Williamstown Rural Land Foundation— 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 rating173 mo reserves · +13% 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 Williamstown Rural Land Foundation: 173 mo reserves · +13% 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 Williamstown Rural Land Foundation— 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 Williamstown Rural Land Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 671 Cold Spring Rd, Williamstown, MA, 01267
- City
- Williamstown
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Natural Resources Conservation
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $270K (FY2013) to $472K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1,244Net assets $5.9M
Operating margin
12.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.0M
Total liabilities
$1,244
Net assets
$5.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $472,030▼54.8% | $412,091▲2.7% | $5,949,003▲1.1% | $5,950,247▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,044,810▲82.6% | $401,368▲2.2% | $5,883,462▲14.8% | $5,884,494▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $572,183▲30.5% | $392,592▲9.9% | $5,125,840▼1.0% | $5,265,634▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $438,616▲18.6% | $357,270▲8.6% | $5,175,665▲3.3% | $5,277,046▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $369,837▲4.4% | $329,059▲2.0% | $5,008,031▲2.1% | $5,159,780▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $354,168▼52.9% | $322,563▲9.2% | $4,903,409▲3.8% | $5,098,614▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $751,594▼20.3% | $295,429▲15.0% | $4,722,064▲6.9% | $4,867,147▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $943,002▲124% | $256,942▼36.4% | $4,419,031▲21.6% | $4,505,554▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $420,332▲21.0% | $403,874▲67.0% | $3,633,691▲1.5% | $3,658,720▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $347,310▲43.5% | $241,873▲3.6% | $3,580,526▲1.2% | $3,624,227▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $241,964▼10.5% | $233,394▲1.2% | $3,537,918▼0.1% | $3,579,860▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $270,395 | $230,530▼5.2% | $3,542,716▲2.5% | $3,563,434▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $243,264 | $3,455,616 | $3,476,449 | 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 · $509K total
13 grants to Williamstown Rural Land Foundation totaling $509K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Charitable Foundation | Donations | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $33,800 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $86,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $21,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $21,650 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $24,275 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General use and/or special fund/project | 2020 | $6,000 |
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $27,800 |
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2018 | $100,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $20,325 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2017 | $45,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Williamstown Rural Land Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Williamstown Rural Land Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2940686, based in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Williamstown Rural Land Foundation's EIN?
- Williamstown Rural Land Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2940686.
- How much revenue does Williamstown Rural Land Foundation report?
- Williamstown Rural Land Foundation reported $472,030 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Williamstown Rural Land Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Williamstown Rural Land Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Williamstown Rural Land Foundation (EIN 04-2940686) 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.