Tiverton Land Trust

What Tiverton Land Trust does

Tiverton Land Trust (TLT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit land trust founded in 1996 and headquartered in Tiverton, Rhode Island. Its mission is to preserve the rural character, agricultural land, and natural resources of Tiverton by acquiring land and conservation easements in perpetuity. Since inception, TLT has preserved over 690 acres across multiple parcels, anchored by the 230-acre Pardon Gray Preserve (purchased in 2000 for $1.2 million) and including Basket Swamp (96 acres), Pereira Property (48 acres), Durfee Property (63 acres), and Highland Woods (16 acres), plus conservation easements held jointly with The Nature Conservancy and federal partners.

The organization's core "product" is the protected-land portfolio itself: legal land ownership and conservation easements co-held with partner entities, public access via trails and passive recreation, and ecological/hydrological co-benefits such as watershed protection for drinking water. Supporting programs include community events (Harvest Market, Winter Solstice Tree Lighting, Country Day at Pardon Gray), educational partnerships with Roger Williams University and Pocasset Elementary School, and a volunteer stewardship program. Technological components are minimal beyond a Squarespace website, email newsletter (eepurl.com/hFUjpH), and social media presence.

TLT generates revenue exclusively from charitable giving: individual donations (cash, recurring memberships, appreciated stock/IRA QCDs, real estate gifts), planned/estate giving, foundation grants (Bafflin Foundation, Mary Dexter Chafee Fund), and government grants (RI Department of Environmental Management Green Space program, NRCS, US Fish & Wildlife). Membership dues are described as "the backbone" of operational funding. The Board is 100% volunteer; only a small paid staff (Program Director, Operations Manager, Administrator) supports execution, supplemented by an estimated 80 community volunteers. TLT is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission and is currently executing its largest campaign to date — a $2.7 million fundraising effort for the 48.8-acre Hicks Farm conservation easement, with a September 2027 deadline.

Name

Tiverton Land Trust

Legal name

Tiverton Land Trust

Website

https://tivertonlandtrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tiverton Land Trust is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1996, that acquires land and conservation easements in Tiverton, Rhode Island to preserve rural character, farmland, and habitat. It protects 690+ acres, is Land Trust Accreditation Commission-accredited, and is funded by donations, grants, and membership dues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Land Conservation Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Conservation Easements & Land Trust Services (AFAMAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC), Recreation, Ecotourism & Access Rights (Hunting, Fishing, Camping) (AFAMAMAD), Timberland Conservation & Easement Management (AFAMAKAI)

Keywords

• Land conservation services
• Conservation easements
• Land stewardship
• Nonprofit land trust
• Habitat preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individual supporters, ranging from one-time gifts to recurring donations. Donors can give online, by check, or specify donations for specific projects like Hicks Farm.
2. Foundation and Government Grants: Grants from organizations like the Bafflin Foundation, Mary Dexter Chafee Fund, RI Department of Environmental Management, and federal programs like NRCS. Major grants include $500,000 RI DEM Green Space Grant and $1M from Tiverton Open Space Fund.
3. Real Estate Gifts: Accepts donations of land and conservation easements. Also accepts gifts of real estate (homes, investment properties) intended to be sold to support land protection mission.
4. Stock and IRA Donations: Accepts gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from IRAs up to $108,000 for donors age 70½ or older.
5. Estate Giving: Planned giving through wills and estate plans, allowing supporters to include TLT in their estate plans to conserve land in perpetuity beyond their lifetime.
6. Membership Dues: Recurring donor/membership program providing stable operational funding. Described as 'the backbone' of the organization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tiverton Land Trust acquires, holds, and stewards conservation easements and fee-owned protected lands in Tiverton, Rhode Island, preserving over 690 acres of farmland, forest, watershed, and shoreline. It supplements land acquisition with structured giving programs (land donation, estate giving, stock/IRA donations, recurring memberships), volunteer stewardship, and community events and educational programs.

Product overview

Tiverton Land Trust is a nonprofit land conservation organization offering a portfolio of protected lands and conservation programs. Core offerings include direct land ownership and stewardship of preserved properties (Pardon Gray Preserve, Basket Swamp, Highland Woods, Pocasset Ridge, Pereira Property, Durfee Property) totaling over 690 acres, plus active conservation easement projects (Hicks Farm, Nonquit Pond Farmlands, Cook Farm). Supporting services include a land donation program accepting conservation easements and real estate gifts, estate giving for planned legacies, community volunteer programs, and educational outreach. The organization hosts annual community events including the Harvest Market and Winter Solstice Tree Lighting. Founded in 1996, the all-volunteer organization is accredited by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pardon Gray Preserve
• Hicks Farm Conservation Project
• Basket Swamp

Quantifiable outcome

• 690+ acres of rural Tiverton preserved since 1996
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Town of Tiverton / Tiverton Open Space CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2026Long-standing partnership with the Town through the Tiverton Open Space Commission (TOSP). Town has committed $1 million from Open Space Acquisition Fund toward Hicks Farm conservation. TOSP and TLT jointly pursue conservation projects and share funding responsibilities.
• The Nature Conservancy (TNC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 March 2023Co-holding conservation easement on Cook Farm (48 acres). TNC leads larger projects while TLT provides local expertise and fundraising support. Partnership spans decades of collaborative conservation in the Sakonnet region.
• RI Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor funding partner through Green Space Grant Program. Awarded $500,000 toward Hicks Farm conservation. Also provides funding for farmland preservation and land acquisition projects.
• Roger Williams UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for research projects. Singley Lab conducts meteorology and forest growth research at Pardon Gray Preserve using tree ring analysis and environmental sensors. Students engaged in ecological assessment projects at Hicks Farm.
• Tiverton Farmers MarketsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host Harvest Market at Pardon Gray Preserve, attracting 4,000+ visitors. Partnership brings community together on conserved lands and supports local agriculture.
• Pocasset Elementary SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to engage students with Hicks Farm for nature education. Board member Robert Sarno leading efforts to connect school community with the property for field trips and learning.
• Queer HikesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for inclusive hiking events at Pardon Gray Preserve, promoting diversity in outdoor recreation.
• Tiverton Public LibraryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored discovery walks and nature education programs, including Basket Swamp community hike.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust: SouthCoast Massachusetts land trust conserving over 5,000 acres. Closely comparable operating model — accredited nonprofit land trust holding preserves and easements, running volunteer-driven stewardship and public trail access.
• Aquidneck Land Trust: Rhode Island–based nonprofit land trust conserving open space on Aquidneck Island. Operates the same accredited land trust model as Tiverton Land Trust (conservation easements, public preserve access, donation/grant revenue) in an immediately adjacent geography.
• Little Compton Land Trust: Direct neighboring land trust in Little Compton, RI, conserving farmland, forest, and shoreline. Mirrors Tiverton Land Trust's focus on agricultural easements, watershed protection, and community-based conservation fundraising.
• Sakonnet Preservation Association: Local Tiverton-area conservation nonprofit focused on preserving the rural and historic character of the Sakonnet region. Overlapping geography and mission, both organizations have collaborated on properties such as Pocasset Ridge.

Regional players

• Save The Bay (Narragansett Bay): Rhode Island's leading environmental nonprofit protecting Narragansett Bay. While focused on water quality rather than land conservation, overlaps with TLT's watershed-protection work (Fogland Marsh, Mount Hope Bay shoreline) and shared donor base.
• Northern Rhode Island Conservation District: Rhode Island sub-state conservation organization delivering NRCS programs and working with farmers on easements. Directly comparable as an agricultural-easement intermediary but serves a different geography.

Others

• Land Trust Alliance: National membership association of land trusts, including the Land Trust Accreditation Commission that accredits TLT. Functions as the industry's governing body and standard-setter, making it the closest peer at the umbrella/industry level.
• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) Division of Agriculture & Forest Environment: State agency funder providing Green Space and agricultural preservation grants (e.g., $500K award for Hicks Farm). Functions as both a funding counterparty and a quasi-peer in administering conservation easements statewide.

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that works with local land trusts and municipalities on park and land conservation. Operates a significantly larger and more national version of the same easement-acquisition and community-fundraising model TLT runs locally.
• The Nature Conservancy (Rhode Island / National): Largest global conservation nonprofit. Already a co-holding partner of Tiverton Land Trust on Cook Farm, serving as both collaborator and broader-incumbent whose projects and grants shape the regional conservation landscape TLT operates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/tivertonlandtrust
• Facebookfacebook.com/tivertonlandtrust

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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