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Texas Agricultural Land Trust

Texas Agricultural Land Trust

San Antonio, TX 78218
Tax ID26-0161807

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About this organization

Revenue

$11,114,561

Expenses

$10,069,277

Website

txaglandtrust.org

Mission

The mission of the Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) is to conserve the Texas heritage of agricultural lands, natural resources and wildlife habitats. TALT works to sustain the long-term stewardship of private lands for the benefit of all Texans. TALT accomplishes its mission through the use of voluntary conservation measures and through education and outreach efforts. TALT only works in the state of Texas.

About

Conservation easements to protect working lands: TALT partners with landowners who seek donated conservation easements, purchase of development rights, and mitigation banks. TALT staff provides professional, efficient, responsive and experienced service for the negotiations of conservation easements. TALT will then monitor and steward these easements on an annual basis. TALT's processes have been developed to incorporate best management practices from the Land Trust Alliance (LTA) and from members of the Partnership of Rangeland Trusts (PORT). TALT earned an accrediation seal in 2019 from the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. This is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. TALT closed 5 easements in the tax year bringing acres under TALT held conservation easements to almost 235,000. TALT is the largest state-based land trust in Texas.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of the texas agricultural land trust (talt) is to conserve the texas heritage of agricultural lands, natural resources and wildlife habitats. talt works to sustain the long-term stewardship of private lands for the benefit of all texans. talt accomplishes its mission through the use of voluntary conservation measures and through education and outreach efforts. talt partners with private landowners to negotiate and transact conservation easements that protect important conservation values, in accordance with irc section 170(h). these privately stewarded lands provide public benefits such as productive agricultural lands, scenic views, drinking water protection, natural wildlife habitat and open space. additionally, with a state that holds 94% privately owned lands, talt works to educate the public on the many public benefits provided by the stewardship of private lands, and to educate texas landowners about the use of conservation easements. since 2007, talt has helped lando”.

When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “To conserve the texas heritage of agricultural lands, natural resources and wildlife habitats.”.

  • In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as TX.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 11 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,045,284.
  • The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 16 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2007.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $695,958 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $128,396 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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