Accountability
Since 1918, donors have trusted Save the Redwoods League to make the most effective use of their contributions to protect redwoods and their surrounding landscapes.
For more than a century, Save the Redwoods League has been a trusted leader in protecting and restoring California’s iconic redwood forests. Save the Redwoods League purchases and stewards redwood forest land and ensures the permanent protection of these lands and their resources. Since 1918, the League has protected more than 220,000 acres and helped develop more than 65 redwood parks and reserves for the public to enjoy.
As a top-rated conservation organization, we carefully steward every dollar to maximize our impact, using evidence-based strategies and measurable results to drive effectiveness. By prioritizing the responsible use of financial resources, we ensure that our work builds a thriving future for these ancient forests and the communities that depend on them.
We pledge to be diligent stewards and transparent managers of your donations.
Charity Ratings
A range of charity rating agencies provide potential donors with information about how well nonprofit organizations serve their causes, including accountability, transparency, program percentage, and fundraising efficiency.
Land Trust Accreditation
Save the Redwoods League has maintained accreditation from Land Trust Accreditation Commission since 2008.
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“A” Rating from CharityWatch
The League has an “A” rating from CharityWatch, which is the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, diving deep into charity-audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information.
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100% / Four-Star (“Exceptional”) Rating from Charity Navigator
The League has an “A” rating from CharityWatch, which is the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, diving deep into charity-audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information.
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Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity
The League has an “A” rating from CharityWatch, which is the only independent charity watchdog in the United States, diving deep into charity-audited financial statements, tax filings, state solicitation filings, and other information.
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Platinum Transparency from Candid/GuideStar
Save the Redwoods League is a Candid Platinum Participant. While GuideStar is not a rating system, it provides information about nonprofits in an online database to promote transparency and reliability. This service helps verify that nonprofit organizations are established and responsible stewards of donor funds. The Candid report is available to any interested individual who registers at GuideStar.org.
Financial Information
Review our annual audited financial statements and IRS 990 forms on our Financial Information page.