REDWOOD COAST LAND CONSERVANCY: Form 990, tax year 2025

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Organization
REDWOOD COAST LAND CONSERVANCY (EIN 68-0287719)
Tax period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
Filed
2026-09-10
IRS object ID
202622539349301587
Schema version
2025v4.2
Source
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferencePart X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740)FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationIncome TaxesRCLC is a not-for-profit organization that is exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and related California code sections.RCLC follows the guidance of FASB ASC 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2025, management evaluated the RCLCs tax positions and concluded that RCLC maintained its tax-exempt status and had taken no uncertain tax positions that require adjustments to the financial statements.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11A copy of Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors for review prior to filing.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12cA Conflict of Interest Policy was adopted in March 2007. Covered persons are asked to review the policy annually. New board members and other covered employees are provided a copy to review and sign.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15aThe President and one or more of the other independent Directors negotiate contract rates with employees.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15bOur officers & directors are not compensated.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19Documents are provided upon request.
Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9Documents are provided upon request.
Part III response or note to any other line in Part IIIContinuation of Mission Statement Line 1: Through land conservation, habitat restoration, public access, education, and community partnerships, RCLC protects the regions exceptional landscapes, wildlife habitats, and cultural heritage for current and future generations.
Part X response or note to any line in Part XBeginning and ending net asset balances were reclassified to lines 27 and 28 to properly reflect net assets with and without donor restrictions.

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