The Granby Land Trust is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing effectiveness and reliability have helped it earn a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Granby Land Trust as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that the organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do.
Charity Navigator is the nation’s largest charity evaluator, providing donors with thorough and credible ratings of more than 230,000 organizations. Since 2001, the organization has been an unbiased and trusted source of information for more than 11 million donors annually.
“We are delighted to provide Granby Land Trust with third-party accreditation that validates its operational excellence,” said Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “The Four-Star Rating is the highest possible rating an organization can achieve. We are eager to see the good work that Granby Land Trust can accomplish in the years ahead.”
“Our Four-Star Charity Navigator rating is further validation that our supporters can trust our commitment to good governance, and that we’re using our donors’ gifts effectively,” said Granby Land Trust President Rick Orluk. “We hope it will introduce our work to new supporters who can help us advance our mission to preserve Granby’s natural heritage through land conservation.”
Granby Land Trust’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on charitynavigator.org
Become a GLT Member Today
The GLT is a member-based organization managed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Annual membership dues are just $30/family. Our members are the heart and soul of our organization, providing us with not only their financial support, but with their energy, expertise and enthusiasm. A robust and vibrant membership helps us spread our message and demonstrates our community support when applying for accreditation, grants and awards.
Our 2025 membership drive is happening now. Members receive invitations to GLT hikes, talks and special events (including our annual meeting and potluck supper), a quarterly newsletter regarding GLT news, and the satisfaction of knowing you helped preserve Granby’s beautiful places. You also will receive a GLT decal, so you can show your support for land conservation. To donate, go to GranbyLandTrust.org and click on “Support;” or mail a check to us at Granby Land Trust, PO Box 23, Granby, CT 06035.
