Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc is located in Old Mystic, CT. The organization was established in 1968. 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, Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avalonia 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 12/2021, Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc generated $684.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $259.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PRESERVE NATURAL HABITATS IN SOUTHEASTERN CT BY ACQUIRING AND PROTECTING LAND AND BY COMMUNICATING THE VALUE OF THESE IRREPLACEABLE RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AVALONIA LAND CONSERVANCY, FOUNDED IN 1968, IS A LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION THROUGH THE ACQUISITION OF OPEN SPACE. IT IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL, TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. WE BELIEVE THAT THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE IS ESSENTIAL AND WILL ENSURE HEALTHY AND LIVABLE COMMUNITIES FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. AVALONIA NOW CONSERVES OVER 4000 ACRES OF LAND, PRESERVED IN PERPETUITY. WHERE APPROPRIATE, TRAILS ARE MAINTAINED FOR PASSIVE ENJOYMENT INCLUDING HIKING, BIRDWATCHING, NATURE STUDY, AND PHOTOGRAPHY. WE ASK THAT YOU TAKE ONLY PICTURES AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS. EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCIENTIFIC STUDIES ARE ENCOURAGED ON AVALONIA PRESERVES. WE DEPEND ALMOST ENTIRELY ON VOLUNTEERS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MAINTAIN OUR PRESERVES AND TO FUND OUR OPERATIONS. AVALONIAS VOLUNTEERS AND MEMBERS ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS, WORKING TIRELESSLY AND GIVING GENEROUSLY TO CONSERVE OUR LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE COMMON GOOD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Neil Duncan Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dennis Main President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald Luich Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Hibbard Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Dawley Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sharon Lynch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,748 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $226,060 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $452,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $684,287 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $684,287 |
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 | $82,269 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,264 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $8,033 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,118 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $27,563 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,000 |
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 | $496 |
Insurance | $6,908 |
All other expenses | $20,202 |
Total functional expenses | $259,923 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $309,129 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,650 |
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 | $5,310 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $20,920,044 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $319,495 |
Total assets | $21,584,628 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $37,468 |
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 | $37,468 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,636,469 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $18,910,691 |
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 | $21,584,628 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Avalonia Land Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $77,980.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Summer Hill Foundation Madison, CT PURPOSE: FURTHERANCE OF TAX EXEMPT ACTIVITIES | $31,750 |
Fields Pond Foundation Inc Waltham, MA PURPOSE: TOWARD PERMANENT PROTECTION OF THE BOND PROPERTY, 673 ACRES OF VARYING HABITATS INCLUDING VALUAB | $20,000 |
Chester Kitchings Family Foundation Orlando, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
Sustainable Ct Inc Storrs Manfld, CT PURPOSE: SAVE THE SHEETS FAMI | $7,500 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $3,513 |
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation Richmond, VA PURPOSE: WELCOME TO AVALONIA PROFESSIONAL VIDEO PRODUCTION | $2,000 |
Beg. Balance | $290,130 |
Earnings | $21,761 |
Net Contributions | $7,604 |
Ending Balance | $319,495 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Trustees Of Reservations Boston, MA | $373,027,910 | $79,907,362 |
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc New York, NY | $354,809,473 | $44,215,127 |
Aquidneck Land Trust Middletown, RI | $25,504,310 | $25,123,306 |
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 |