American Freinds Of Canadian Nature Inc is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 2005. 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. American Freinds Of Canadian Nature 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 06/2022, American Freinds Of Canadian Nature Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IDENTIFY, PRESERVE, AND MANAGE LANDS HAVING SIGNIFICANT NATURAL VALUES AND THE FLORA, FAUNA, AND NATURAL FEATURES THEREOF; TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, LAND PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE GOAL OF AMERICAN FRIENDS OF CANADIAN NATURE IS TO IDENTIFY, PRESERVE, AND MANAGE LANDS HAVING SIGNIFICANT NATURAL VALUES, TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC IN REGARD TO SUCH AIMS AND ACTIVITIES AND THE CONSEQUENT PRESERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND IMPLEMENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, LAND PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND THE COLLATION OF INFORMATION IN THE FURTHERANCE OF SUCH AIMS AND ACTIVITIES. AFCN PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE SAME MISSION WITH A FOCUS ON CONSERVATION INITIATIVES IN CANADA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Karen Ray President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Gardiner Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stewart Hardacre Executive Director And Sec | Officer | 22.5 | $0 |
Tim Holt Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christopher Lane Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Stephen Lloyd Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $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 | $3,363,054 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $549,733 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,363,054 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | -$699 |
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 | $3,362,355 |
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 | $2,477,399 |
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 | $2,051 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,100 |
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 | $842 |
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 | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,487,392 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,554 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,089,171 |
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 | $375,897 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,481,622 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,201 |
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 | $7,201 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$2,897 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,477,318 |
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 | $2,481,622 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Freinds Of Canadian Nature Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
William P Wharton Tr Uw Art 2d Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $15,000 |
Chilton Family Foundation Stamford, CT PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Vermont Land Trust Inc Montpelier, VT | $53,999,994 | $16,703,041 |
Natural Lands Trust Incorporated Media, PA | $288,000,033 | $16,114,941 |
Scenic Hudson Land Trust Inc Poughkeepsie, NY | $274,968,472 | $12,546,398 |
Lancaster Farmland Trust Strasburg, PA | $11,698,413 | $9,676,102 |
New Jersey Conservation Foundation Far Hills, NJ | $62,588,695 | $10,973,647 |
Peconic Land Trust Incorporated Southampton, NY | $410,120,179 | $28,476,857 |
Mohonk Preserve Inc Gardiner, NY | $30,184,686 | $5,297,527 |
Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | $12,037,986 | $4,624,633 |
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 |