Lands Sake Incorporated
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $126.7k
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Weston, MA
- Founding
- 12/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 04-2702759
Organization Overview
Lands Sake Incorporated is located in Weston, MA. The organization was established in 1981. 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 12/2022, Lands Sake Incorporated employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lands Sake Incorporated 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 12/2022, Lands Sake Incorporated generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A WORKING MODEL OF PRACTICAL LAND STEWARDSHIP AND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMS TO THE COMMUNITY ON SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FARM FARMSTAND: LAND'S SAKE SELLS ITS PRODUCE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH A FARMSTAND LOCATED AT THE MAIN FARM IN THE CENTER OF WESTON. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH THE END OF OCTOBER, THE FARMSTAND REPRESENTS AN IMPORTANT FOCAL POINT FOR ACTIVITIES AND VISITORS AT THE FARM.PICK YOUR OWN: LAND'S SAKE OFFERS A NUMBER OF CROPS FOR PICKING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE ("CSA") SHARES: LAND'S SAKE OFFERS THE CSA PROGRAM IN WHICH SHAREHOLDERS SHARE WITH THE FARMERS THE BOUNTY AND RISK INHERENT IN GROWING FOOD. SHAREHOLDERS PARTICIPATE BY PURCHASING A SEASON'S WORTH OF FARM-RAISED FOOD BEFORE THE GROWING SEASON BEGINS. CSA MEMBERS THEN PICK UP THEIR SHARE OF THE HARVEST ON A WEEKLY BASIS DURING THE GROWING SEASON. DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF SHARE PURCHASED, THESE WEEKLY PICKUPS BEGIN IN JUNE, SEPTEMBER OR NOVEMBER.SUPPER CLUB: LAND'S SAKE HOSTS GOURMET DINNERS FEATURING PRODUCE FROM LAND'S SAKE AND OTHER LOCAL FARMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BEGINNING IN 2022, THESE DINNERS ARE HELD ON THE FARM ITSELF WITH THE NEW ANIMAL BARN PROVIDING ANY NEEDED SHELTER.
EDUCATIONFARM-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS: LAND'S SAKE OFFERS VARIOUS IN-SCHOOL, AFTER SCHOOL, VACATION AND SUMMER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EXCITE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, OUTDOOR WORK AND TO FEEL COMFORTABLE ON THE FARM. IN 2022 THESE PROGRAMS LARGELY RETURNED AS IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES.FOOD FOR HUNGER RELIEF: EACH YEAR, LAND'S SAKE DONATES OVER $25,000 WORTH OF FRESH, LOCAL PRODUCE TOWARDS HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS IN AND AROUND BOSTON ON BEHALF OF THE TOWN OF WESTON. IN 2022, LAND'S SAKE DONATED AN ADDITIONAL $126,071 WORTH OF PRODUCE TOWARDS HUNGER RELIEF FOR A TOTAL OF OVER $151,000 IN PRODUCE DONATIONS. THIS WAS APPROXIMATELY 31% OF THE TOTAL PRODUCE GROWN ON THE FARM IN 2022.
SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENTCONSERVATION LAND MANAGEMENT: LAND'S SAKE HAS PIONEERED A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE TOWN OF WESTON TO MANAGE PUBLIC CONSERVATION LAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY.FORESTRY: LAND'S SAKE MANAGES AN INNOVATIVE FORESTRY PROGRAM ON PUBLIC CONSERVATION LAND IN THE TOWN OF WESTON. LAND'S SAKE ALSO PROVIDES A MODEL FOR SMALL-SCALE SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY. AS PART OF OUR ONGOING FOREST MANAGEMENT PLAN, LAND'S SAKE SUSTAINABLY HARVESTS HARDWOOD TREES FROM THE WESTON FORESTS TO PRODUCE FIREWOOD, WHICH IS DELIVERED EACH FALL
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pamela Hess Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $99,789 |
Remke Van Zadelhoff Secretary/clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barrett Yates-Mack Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Marshdoyle President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Sanzone Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Travis Borden Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $59,695 |
| Fundraising events | $51,891 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $56,700 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,693,453 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $195,624 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,861,739 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $562,505 |
| Investment income | $288 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $109,976 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $65,825 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,602,179 |
| 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. | $100,403 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $70,282 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $623,863 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,933 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,511 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,232 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $24,060 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,933 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $78,348 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,048 |
| 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 | $43,304 |
| Insurance | $19,788 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,195,698 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,708,758 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $269,312 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $570,884 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $11,304 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,747 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,195,549 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $126,718 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $32,618 |
| Total assets | $5,942,890 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $168,904 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $118,169 |
| 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 | $85,920 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $22,541 |
| Total liabilities | $395,534 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,686,750 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,860,606 |
| 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 | $5,942,890 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lands Sake Incorporated has recieved totaling $88,171.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $54,366 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $8,750 |
American Tower Charitable Foundation Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $55 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $154,357 |
| Earnings | -$27,640 |
| Ending Balance | $126,717 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Vermont Land Trust Inc Montpelier, VT | $53,999,994 | $16,703,041 |
Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $274,968,472 | $12,546,398 |
Peconic Land Trust Incorporated Southampton, NY | $410,120,179 | $28,476,857 |
Mohonk Preserve Inc Gardiner, NY | $30,184,686 | $5,297,527 |
Agricultural Stewardship Association Greenwich, NY | $3,423,343 | $3,521,538 |
The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc Ithaca, NY | $33,932,196 | $4,821,991 |
Essex County Green Belt Association Inc Essex, MA | $63,698,611 | $7,120,409 |
Dutchess Land Conservancy Inc Millbrook, NY | $16,962,205 | $4,488,618 |
Adirondack Council Inc Elizabethtown, NY | $8,899,831 | $2,663,124 |
Columbia Land Conservancy Inc Chatham, NY | $23,284,051 | $2,528,092 |
New York Agricultural Land Trustinc Elbridge, NY | $698,966 | $2,745,759 |
Westchester Land Trust Inc Bedford Hills, NY | $25,402,235 | $3,018,345 |