Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv

Organization Overview

Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv is located in Manchester, MA. The organization was established in 1999. 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, Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv 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, Manchester Essex Conservation Tr Inv generated $518.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $427.4k during the year ending 12/2022. 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

MANCHESTER ESSEX CONSERVATION TRUST PRESERVES IN PERPETUITY THE NATURAL BEAUTY, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES IN OUR TWO TOWNS AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES. WE PROTECT THIS LAND THROUGH ACQUISITIONS, CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS, DONATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC. THROUGH SHARING THIS LAND, WE ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT EXPLORATION OF NATURE, EDUCATION, AND SCIENTIFIC STUDY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MECT CONSERVES LAND THROUGH ACQUISITIONS OF FEE INTEREST AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN MANCHESTER AND ESSEX MASSACHUSETTS. IN 2022, WE BEGAN TO IMPLEMENT THE STRATEGIC PLAN VOTED AT THE END OF 2021: TO ACCELERATE ACQUISITIONS IN THE FACE OF INCREASING DEVELOPMENT PRESSURES. MECT ACQUIRED IN FEE ONE NEW PARCEL OF APPROXIMATELY SEVEN ACRES AND ONE CONSERVATION RESTRICTION IN ESSEX COVERING 24 ACRES. WE ENGAGED WITH 3 MORE SELLERS FOR FUTURE ACQUISITIONS AND IDENTIFIED A PRIORITY LIST OF PARCELS TO BE ACQUIRED OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS. WE DEVELOPED THE PLANS FOR A 5M CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR LAND ACQUISITION FUNDS TO SUPPORT THIS AMBITIOUS GOAL. EDUCATION HIKES CONTINUED IN SPRING AND FALL; SOCIAL MEDIA ACTIVITY INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY.


MECT HOSTED A VERY WELL ATTENDED IN-PERSON ANNUAL MEETING WITH KEYNOTE SPEAKER DR. BENJAMIN KILHAM ON HIS STUDIES OF BLACK BEARS' INTELLIGENCE AND INTUITION. MECT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS CONTINUED TO COLLECT FIELD DATA ON VERNAL POOLS. ONE NEWSLETTER AND CONTINUED OUTREACH VIA SOCIAL MEDIA EXTENDED OUR REACH BEYOND THE LOCAL AREA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matthias Plum
President
$0
Jonathan Calder
Treasurer
$0
Mory Creighton
V Pres/secre
$0
Lynn Atkinson
Trustee
$0
Thomas Barrieau
Trustee
$0
Frances R Caudill
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$438,661
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $10,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$438,661
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $77,826
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,572
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $518,059

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