Suffield Land Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $4.0m
- Revenue
- $644.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Suffield, CT
- Founding
- 12/1980
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 06-1031536
Organization Overview
Suffield Land Conservancy Inc is located in Suffield, CT. The organization was established in 1980. 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. Suffield Land Conservancy 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 09/2021, Suffield Land Conservancy Inc generated $644.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.9k during the year ending 09/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE THE TOWN OF SUFFIELD'S ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNDERDEVELOPED LAND LOCATED IN SUFFIELD AND WEST SUFFIELD AND TO ACT AS A STEWARD TO HELP MAINTAIN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE TOWNS FARMLANDS AND WOODLANDS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND STEWARDSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PERMANENT PROTECTION OF NEW PROPERTY THROUGH THE DONATION OR PURCHASE OF LAND AND STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THESE LANDS THEREAFTER. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS AND INCLUDE THE EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND COMPLETION OF LAND ACQUISITION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING THE CHANGES AND NEEDS OF THE PROPERTIES. (THESE IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.)
PUBLIC OUTREACH. ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL SUFFIELD ON THE GREEN TO HELP PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNDEVELOPED LAND WITHIN THE TOWN OF SUFFIELD, CT. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER THAT IS SENT TO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS.
PROGRAMS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, NO PROGRAMS TOOK PLACE DURING THIS FISCAL PERIOD.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND STEWARDSHIP. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PERMANENT PROTECTION OF NEW PROPERTY THROUGH THE DONATION OR PURCHASE OF LAND AND STEWARDSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF THESE LANDS THEREAFTER. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRACTORS AND INCLUDE THE EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND COMPLETION OF LAND ACQUISITION, HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING THE CHANGES AND NEEDS OF THE PROPERTIES. (THESE IMPROVEMENTS WERE SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.)
PUBLIC OUTREACH. ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL SUFFIELD ON THE GREEN TO HELP PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION TO PRESERVE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT UNDEVELOPED LAND WITHIN THE TOWN OF SUFFIELD, CT. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER THAT IS SENT TO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS IN ORDER TO INCREASE AWARENESS.
PROGRAMS. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, NO PROGRAMS TOOK PLACE DURING THIS FISCAL PERIOD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Childs President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Ewald Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Art Sikes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melanie Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Muriel Coatti Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marie Gauthier Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,015 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $626,103 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $598,326 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $630,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,464 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $268 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $644,850 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $484 |
| Office expenses | $456 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $4,241 |
| All other expenses | $1,245 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,877 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,586 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $646,558 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,304,840 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,971,984 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,971,984 |
| 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 | $3,971,984 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Suffield Land Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $18,521.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving Hartford, CT PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $13,000 |
J Gladwin Cannon Trust Vernon, CT PURPOSE: LOCATION IN OR DIRECTLY BENEFITTING THE TOWN OF SUFFIELD | $5,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $21 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
American Freinds Of Canadian Nature Inc Buffalo, NY | $2,481,622 | $3,362,355 |
Western New York Land Conservancy Inc East Aurora, NY | $10,971,191 | $3,457,489 |