Vineyard Conservation Society Inc is located in Vineyard Haven, MA. The organization was established in 1968. 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 06/2023, Vineyard Conservation Society Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vineyard Conservation Society Inc 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 06/2023, Vineyard Conservation Society Inc generated $874.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $827.7k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE VINEYARD CONSERVATION SOCIETY, INC. (VCS) IS A CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION INCLUDES ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AS WELL AS RESOURCE AND ENIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION (VCS) HAS INITIATIVES WHICH INCLUDES ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND RESOURCE PROTECTION; PARTNERING WITH OTHER CONSERVATION AGENCIES TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY ACTION IN DEFENSE OF A VIABLE ENVIRONMENT AND THE FUTURE OF MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS. VCS CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AS IT HAS FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS. VCS SPONSORS A RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, INFORMATIONAL, AND AWARENESS-RAISING EVENTS THAT BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AT-LARGE. VCS WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE TEACHERS IN ISLAND SCHOOLS TO BRING THIS CIURRICULUM TO ISLAND STUDENTS. VCS OUTREACH ALSO INCLUDES A MONTHLY FREE ELECTRONIC INFORMATIONAL ALMANAC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Blum President/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Bart Partington Treasurer/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jack Fruchtman Clerk/director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Feller Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shelley Edmundson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ollie Becker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $83,933 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $662,736 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $746,669 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $125,905 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,282 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $874,856 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,215 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,033 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $284,384 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,709 |
Other employee benefits | $122,002 |
Payroll taxes | $35,209 |
Fees for services: Management | $6,597 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,390 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,379 |
Office expenses | $2,351 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,716 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $11,139 |
All other expenses | $100,902 |
Total functional expenses | $827,720 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,893,673 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,286 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,853 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,446,429 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $50,250 |
Total assets | $8,404,491 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,307 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $75,388 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $103,695 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,300,796 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,404,491 |