Nonprofit · EIN 66-0699365
TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00824
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $896,788 | $282,991 | $613,797 | $9,901,362 | $0 | $9,901,362 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $94,443 | $55,714 | $38,729 | $9,287,565 | $0 | $9,287,565 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $58,856 | $29,783 | $29,073 | $9,248,836 | $0 | $9,248,836 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $890,326
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $6,462
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,395
- Accounting fees
- $1,438
- Travel
- $5,191
- Program services (functional)
- $271,074
- Management and general (functional)
- $11,917
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,287,565
- Total assets, end of year
- $9,901,362
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,901,362
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,131,469
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,261,723
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $639,639
- Gross receipts
- $896,788
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- VI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH HAYNES-BRIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| BRUCE WILSON | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ALTHEA GUMBS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GERALD GRONER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ELEANOR GIBNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| BRIGITTE BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| DAVID SILVERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| MADISON VAN HEURCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
| AMANDA SACKEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | – | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARAH HAYNES BRIN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| NATAKI FINCH RICHARDS | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CARLOS TESITOR JR | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| GERALD GRONER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ELEANOR GIBNEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIGITTE BERRY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID SILVERMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE WILSON | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MADISON VAN HEURCK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALTHEA GUMBS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMANDA SACKEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Haynes-Brin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Nataki Finch Richards | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Carlos Tesitor Jr | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Gerald Groner | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Eleanor Gibney | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brigitte Berry | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| David Silverman | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Bruce Wilson | Trustee Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 25842, CHRISTIANSTED, VI 00824-1842
- In care of
- % CARL TESITOR JR
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SARAH HAYNES-BRIN, 6EA-1 HULL BAY, ST THOMAS, VI 00802
- Signed the 990
- SARAH HAYNES-BRIN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (340) 643-2273
- Return prepared by
- CLINCY & NELSON LLP
Mission
CONSERVE AND STEWARD TRACTS OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL LANDSCAPES THAT ARE IDENTIFIED FOR THEIR SCENIC BEAUTY, ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, HISTORICAL VALUE AND CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE.
Program accomplishments
- IN PURSUIT OF ITS MISSION AND PURPOSE, THE LAND TRUST ACQUIRES CONSERVATION LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGH PURCHASE OR DONATION. THE LAND TRUST ALSO WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES TO ACQUIRE AND PROTECT IMPORTANT CONSERVATION LAND. ACQUISITION TRANSACTIONS MAY INCLUDE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AND LEGAL COSTS. DURING CONSIDERATION OF LAND ACQUISITION PROJECTS, THE LAND TRUST MEETS WITH LANDOWNERS, AND VISITS EACH PROPERTY TO ENSURE THE LAND OFFERS CONSERVATION VALUES ALIGNED WITH THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THOROUGH DUE DILIGENCE IS COMPLETED DURING EACH LAND ACQUISITION TRANSACTION. TVIL ENSURES THAT PROPERTIES ACQUIRED AND HELD FOR CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP HAVE THOROUGH BASELINE DOCUMENTATION AS A PART OF THE ACQUISITION PROCESS, ARE MONITORED AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THEIR PROTECTION AND HAVE ADEQUATE LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE IS MAINTAINED. TVIL MAINTAINS ACCREDITATION WITH THE LAND TRUST ALLIANCE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION. TVIL MAINTAINS ITS CORPORATE STANDING WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS. A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE IS MAINTAINED, AND LANDOWNERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE PROVIDED WITH INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS FOR LAND PROTECTION AND STEWARDSHIP. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES RECOMMENDED FOR BEST PRACTICES FOR LAND TRUST OPERATIONS ARE FOLLOWED.Expenses $271,074
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 66-0699365
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $9,901,362
- Income (IRS master file)
- $896,788
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- August 13, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2011
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $896,788 | $282,991 | $9,901,362 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $94,443 | $55,714 | $9,287,565 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $58,856 | $29,783 | $9,248,836 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $26,963 | $9,762 | $9,219,763 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 66-0699365).
Questions about TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC
- What is the EIN of TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC is 66-0699365.
- Is TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2011.
- Are donations to TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SARAH HAYNES-BRIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TRUST FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS LANDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $896,788, expenses of $282,991 and total assets of $9,901,362 at year end.
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