Trustees Of Reservations

Organization Overview

Trustees Of Reservations is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1935. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Trustees Of Reservations employed 1,002 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trustees Of Reservations is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2022, Trustees Of Reservations generated $79.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $51.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS PRESERVE, FOR PUBLIC USE AND ENJOYMENT, PROPERTIES OF EXCEPTIONAL SCENIC, HISTORIC, AND ECOLOGICAL VALUE IN MASSACHUSETTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

PROPERTY STEWARDSHIP - THE TRUSTEES OWNS AND MANAGES A STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF SPECIAL PLACES CALLED "RESERVATIONS". OVER 47,000 ACRES ON MORE THAN 120 PROPERTIES FROM THE BERKSHIRE MOUNTAINS IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS TO THE BEACHES OF IPSWICH, AND THE ISLANDS OF NANTUCKET AND MARTHA'S VINEYARD - ALL OF WHICH ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC USE, EDUCATION, AND ENJOYMENT. THE CARE OF THESE PROPERTIES IS HANDLED BY OVER 100 EMPLOYEES SKILLED IN LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT, HORTICULTURE, ARBORICULTURE AND HISTORIC RESOURCES. OVER TWO MILLION PEOPLE VISIT THE RESERVATIONS EACH YEAR TO WALK, SWIM, FARM, CAMP, PADDLE AND ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.


EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH AN AVERAGE OF 5,000 PROGRAMS PER YEAR, THE TRUSTEES HAS DEVELOPED A FOCUSED EDUCATION INITIATIVE USING ITS RESERVATIONS FOR ENGAGING THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITES IN PLACE-BASED EDUCATION. THE GOAL OF THE EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH IS TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROMOTE THE COMMUNITIES' UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THEIR NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM ALSO STRIVES TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF CONSERVATIONISTS WITH A FOCUS ON ENGAGING YOUTH AND DIVERSE, URBAN AUDIENCES IN MAJOR POPULATION CENTERS.


RESOURCE PROTECTION AND PLANNINGHISTORIC RESOURCES - HISTORIC RESOURCE STAFF MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STEWARDSHIP AND PRESENTATION OF THE TRUSTEES' HISTORIC PROPERTIES INCLUDING 6 NATIONAL LANDMARKS, HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUMS, ARCHIVAL AND OBJECT COLLECTIONS, GARDENS AND DESIGNED LANDSCAPES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO ADVISES ON PROJECTS OF AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL NATURE WHERE APPROPRIATE. STRUCTURAL RESOURCES - THE STRUCTURAL RESOURCE PROGRAM WORKS WITH REGIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF THE TRUSTEES' MORE THAN 250 BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. THEY DEVELOP STRATGIES TO REPLACE DEFERRED MAINTENANCE WITH PREDICTABLE SCHEDULED CAPITAL RENEWAL. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO PROVIDES BUILDING RESOURCES, DEVELOPS POLICY AND ADVISES IN THE OVERSIGHT OF BUILDING PROJECTS.


LAND CONSERVATION - SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1891, THE TRUSTEES HAS HELPED TO PROTECT APPROXIMATELY 67,000 ACRES OF LAND ACROSS MASSACHUSETTS USING A SUITE OF STRATEGIES INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION, CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS AND ASSISTANCE TO OTHER LAND ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
A&r Mbe Roofing Contractors Llc
Construction
$356,208
Haven Contracting Corporation
Construction
$227,268
Reliable Painters Of Boston
Construction
$175,424
Donald R Stone
Electrical
$155,455
Tiger Lion Arts
Performance
$137,970
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,376,927
Fundraising events$192,625
Related organizations$2,781,179
Government grants $2,493,525
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$38,174,725
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,818,595
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$52,018,981
Total Program Service Revenue$7,329,639
Investment income $1,269,425
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $900,657
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $15,458,022
Net Income from Fundraising Events $397,772
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,532,866
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $79,907,362

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Trustees Of Reservations has recieved totaling $31,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bolotnick Seaver Family Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$10,000
Mission Hill-Fenway Neighborhood Trust Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$7,000
De La Cour Family Foundation

Glen Cove, NY

PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE RECIPIENTS OPERATING BUDGET

$5,000
Csp Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$3,000
Alchemy Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,500
Rice Family Charitable Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$1,500
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$194,186,882
Earnings$18,691,337
Admin Expense$1,379,284
Net Contributions$10,328,488
Other Expense$6,508,981
Ending Balance$215,318,442

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