| Formation | September 9, 1987 (1987-09-09) |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
| EIN 911413484 | |
| Focus | Land and habitat conservation |
| Location | |
| Revenue |  $3.12 million[1][2] (2023) |
| Expenses | $1.31 million (2023) |
| Website | capitollandtrust |
Capitol Land Trust (CLT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit conservation organization based in Olympia, Washington, United States. It was founded on September 9, 1987[3] and became tax-exempt in April 1994.[1] As of 2025, CLT had 6,538 acres (2,646 ha) owned, under easement, or protected by other means in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, and Thurston counties.[4]
The organization's mission statement is to "strategically conserve vital natural areas and working lands in the South Puget Sound and Chehalis Basin watersheds, for their ecological and community benefits."[5][6]
In 2023, CLT had $3.12 million in revenue, $1.31 million in expenses and $23.5 million in total assets.[1][2]
In 2025, CLT partnered with Conservation Northwest and Port Blakely Tree Farms to put 2,357 acres (954 ha) near Capitol State Forest under a permanent conservation easement for $8 million, potentially preserving wildlife access between Cascade and Olympic Mountains.[7]
Public preserves
The organization manages 4 nature preserves which are open to the public:[8]
- Bayshore Preserve – 78 acres (32 ha) near the western shore of Oakland Bay[9]
- Darlin Creek Preserve – 312 acres (126 ha) near Black River[10]
- Hilburn Preserve – 10 acres (4.0 ha) near Shelton[11]
- Randall Preserve – 7 acres (2.8 ha) near the southern end of Eld Inlet[12]
References
- "Capitol Land Trust (EIN: 91-1413484)". Nonprofit Explorer. ProPublica. December 31, 2023. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- "Capitol Land Trust, A Washington Not For Profit Organization, Financial Statements For the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022" (PDF). Capitol Land Trust. June 24, 2024. p. 5. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- "Washington State Corporation Records, Capitol County Land Trust". Washington State Archives, Digital Archives. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- "Capitol Land Trust". Land Trust Alliance. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- "Our Mission". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- "Capitol Land Trust - GuideStar Profile". Guidestar. Retrieved June 30, 2025.
- Swedeen, Paula (May 23, 2025). "Big Wins for Forest Carbon and Wildlife Habitat Connectivity". Conservation Northwest. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- "Trail Steward". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- "Bayshore Preserve". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- "Darlin Creek Preserve". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- "Hilburn Preserve". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
- "Randall Preserve / Allison Springs". Capitol Land Trust. Retrieved August 15, 2025.