Sharon Land Trust Inc is located in Sharon, CT. The organization was established in 1983. 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 12/2021, Sharon Land Trust Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sharon Land 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 12/2021, Sharon Land Trust Inc generated $437.6k 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 (5.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE LAND IN THE TOWN OF SHARON CT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND CONSERVATION, MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE LAND PRESERVES AND ACQUISITION OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Roger Liddell Co Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Christopher B Clow Co Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Keim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda M Sweet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynden Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Doster Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $426,671 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,037 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $426,671 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $10,936 |
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 | $437,607 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $18,943 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,383 |
Payroll taxes | $1,601 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $319 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,644 |
Office expenses | $1,529 |
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 | $725 |
Insurance | $2,051 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $53,052 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $428,729 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $5,661 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,255,978 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,209,077 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $280,500 |
Total assets | $17,179,945 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,781 |
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 | $10,781 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,020,015 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,149,149 |
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 | $17,179,945 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Sharon Land Trust Inc has recieved totaling $17,382.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc Sheffield, MA PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF THE PRESERVATION OR PROMOTION OF OPEN SPACES & WATERS | $10,882 |
Walter And Phyllis Ann Borten Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $2,000 |
The William O And Carole P Bailey Family Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Mortimer And Barbara Klaus Familyfoundation Sharon, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Steven Aresty Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR THE USE OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATION | $1,000 |
5 51 5 Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $2,465,419 |
Ending Balance | $2,465,419 |
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 |