Stow Conservation Trust Inc

Organization Overview

Stow Conservation Trust Inc is located in Stow, MA. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stow Conservation Trust 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 08/2022, Stow Conservation Trust Inc generated $66.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (21.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.5k during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE IN STOW, MASSACHUSETTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LAND CONSERVATION AND OUTREACH - THE TRUST ACQUIRES OR FACILITATES ACQUISITION OF LAND IN STOW, MA, TO PRESERVE IT AS OPEN SPACE. TRUST MEMBERS WORK WITH LAND OWNERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, AND OTHER LAND TRUSTS TO PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN PLANNING, ORGANIZING, AND PRESENTING CASES FOR FUTURE LAND ACQUISITIONS OR CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS. THIS YEAR WE WORKED WITH THE TOWN OF STOW AND THE LAKE BOON ASSOCIATION TO FINALIZE THE CONSERVATION OF HALLOCK POINT, THE LARGEST REMAINING UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY ON LAKE BOON. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR WORK WITH THE TOWN OF STOW AND OTHER GROUPS ON THE PLANS TO PRESERVE THE MAJORITY OF THE STOW ACRES GOLF COURSE FOR OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION.


STEWARDSHIP - SCT ACTIVELY STEWARDS SEVERAL CONSERVATION PROPERTIES IN TOWN, MONITORING FOR ENCROACHMENTS AND MAINTAINING TRAILS FOR USE BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THIS YEAR WE COMMISSIONED PROPERTY BOUNDARY SURVEYS ON SEVERAL OF OUR PROPERTIES; REPLACED A BOARDWALK OVER A SMALL STREAM ON ONE OF OUR PROPERTIES; AND PAID FOR A BASELINE DOCUMENT TO BE RESEARCHED AND WRITTEN ON A RECENTLY ACQUIRED CONSERVATION RESTRICTION. WE ALSO EMPLOYED OUR VOLUNTEER "STEW CREW" ON NUMEROUS STEWARDSHIP EVENTS INCLUDING TRAIL MARKING/MAINTENANCE AND REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES.


EDUCATION - SCT SEEKS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING LAND FOR THE FUTURE VIA VARIOUS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND AWARENESS- GENERATING ACTIVITIES. THIS YEAR WE INSTALLED TWO DIFFERENT STORYWALK BOOKS IN OUR LEGGETT PROPERTY, WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO GET FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OUT EXPLORING THE TRAILS, FOLLOWING THE STORY ALONG THE WAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Wilber
Pres., Direc
$0
Susan Crane
Vice Pres.,
$0
Jeffrey Ritterson
Clerk, Sec.,
$0
Eve Donahue
Treasurer, D
$0
Donald Rising
Asst. Treas.
$0
Richard Perkins
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,081
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$41,815
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$64,896
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,088
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $66,190

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Stow Conservation Trust Inc has recieved totaling $10,446.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Fields Pond Foundation Inc

Waltham, MA

PURPOSE: TOWARD CREATION OF A SCENIC PICNIC AREA CONNECTED BY TRAILS TO STATE AND FEDERAL WILDLIFE PROPER

$10,000
Fieldstone Foundation Inc

Stow, MA

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS BUDGET ASSISTANCE

$300
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$100
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$46
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