Land Trust Accreditation Commission is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Land Trust Accreditation Commission employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Land Trust Accreditation Commission 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 12/2023, Land Trust Accreditation Commission generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION IS TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE, PROMOTE PUBLIC TRUST AND ENSURE PERMANENCE IN THE CONSERVATION OF OPEN LANDS BY RECOGNIZING LAND TRUST ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET RIGOROUS QUALITY STANDARDS AND THAT STRIVE FOR CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023 THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION AWARDED ACCREDITATION TO NINE FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS AND AWARDED RENEWED ACCREDITATION TO 58 LAND TRUSTS. THE YEAR ENDED WITH 462 ACCREDITED LAND TRUSTS IN 46 STATES AND TWO TERRITORIES, REPRESENTING MORE THAN 81% OF ALL THE LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY LAND TRUSTS TO PROTECT FARMLAND, RANCHLAND, FORESTS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, OPEN SPACES, AND IMPORTANT WATER SUPPLIES. VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONERS PARTICIPATED IN 115 CONFERENCE CALLS AS PART OF THE ACCREDITATION APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS. IN 2023 THE COMMISSION PUBLISHED AN UPDATED "REQUIREMENTS MANUAL AND ASSOCIATED RESOURCES TO COMMUNICATE THE SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES. THE COMMISSION BEGAN DEVELOPING AND COMMUNICATING THE FRAMEWORK TO IMPLEMENT AN EXTENDED LENGTH ACCREDITATION TERM THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED FOR LAND TRUSTS THAT ARE RENEWED FOR A FOURTH TERM. THE COMMISSION CONTINUED OUTREACH TO LAND TRUSTS TO SUPPORT THEM WITH THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS AND COMPLETED OVER 450 DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH LAND TRUSTS VIA PHONE OR EMAIL OVER THE YEAR. THE COMMISSION UPHELD THE INTEGRITY OF THE ACCREDITATION SEAL BY CONFIRMING COMPLIANCE OF THREE ACCREDITED LAND TRUSTS, TRIGGERED BY MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE OR PUBLIC COMMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Catherine Rawson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Karen Ferrell-Ingram Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Heather Jobst Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Pope Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Chabot Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Andrew Dana Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $245,200 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,250 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,450 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $945,563 |
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 | $1,198,983 |
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. | $155,782 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,740 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $512,892 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,894 |
Other employee benefits | $124,717 |
Payroll taxes | $47,238 |
Fees for services: Management | $26,597 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,299 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $104,009 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $65,650 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,264 |
Information technology | $24,778 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $25,260 |
Travel | $25,136 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $60 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,729 |
Insurance | $13,295 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,359,176 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,156,916 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $51,630 |
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 | $28,358 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,730 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $476,638 |
Total assets | $1,718,272 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $859,529 |
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 | $859,529 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $858,743 |
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 | $1,718,272 |