This memorandum includes a sample policy for tax-exempt organizations to ensure compliance with federal laws governing acceptance of conservation easements, as well as a discussion of the legal rationale and background for the policy and considerations for implementation. An editable word version of the policy is also available. This policy and memo, designed for legal counsel advising tax-exempt organizations, are part of the Form 990 Policy Series, which was developed by a group of lawyers practicing nonprofit law in order to assist nonprofits in addressing the Form 990 governance questions.
