Hunterdon Land Trust
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $618.4k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Flemington, NJ
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 22-3477465
Organization Overview
Hunterdon Land Trust is located in Flemington, NJ. The organization was established in 1997. 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 09/2022, Hunterdon Land Trust employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hunterdon Land Trust 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 09/2022, Hunterdon Land Trust generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.0% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE THE INTEGRITY OF THE RURAL LANDSCAPES IN THE HUNTERDON COUNTY REGION BY PROTECTING AND ENHANCING NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF THE HISTORIC DVOOR FARM, FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PRESERVATION: HLT PRESERVES LAND TO PROTECT THE RURAL CHARACTER OF HUNTERDON COUNTY AND ENSURE CLEAN WATER, DIVERSE WILDLIFE, HEALTHY FOOD, SCENIC VIEWS, AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. HLT PROTECTS LAND BY ACQUIRING IT DIRECTLY FOR PRESERVATION PURPOSES, FACILITATING PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS, SUCH AS MUNICIPALITIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND ESTABLISHING CONSERVATION AND AGRICULTURAL EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES THAT WE MONITOR ANNUALLY. TO DATE, HLT HAS PRESERVED 11,516 ACRES. OF THE TOTAL PRESERVED, HLT OWNS AND MANAGES 825 ACRES FOR THE PUBLIC TO ENJOY AND MONITORS 574 EASEMENT ACRES TO ENSURE PERMANENT PROTECTION.
STEWARDSHIP: HLT STEWARDS BOTH NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND CONNECT THE PUBLIC TO OUR RURAL HERITAGE. AS A RESULT OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCE STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS, 825 ACRES OF PRESERVED LAND IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC ENJOYMENT. ALL OF OUR PROPERTIES HAVE MANAGEMENT PLANS TO PRIORITIZE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES SUCH AS INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, SOIL CONSERVATION, PLANTINGS, AND WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS. THREE OF OUR PROPERTIES ALSO HAVE FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLANS TO IMPROVE THE COMPOSITION OF THE WOODLANDS THAT PROTECT WATER QUALITY AND SUPPORT DIVERSE NATIVE WILDLIFE POPULATIONS. HLT UTILIZES A GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TO IMPLEMENT STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS
FOOD SYSTEMS: HLT PROMOTES A STRONG RURAL ECONOMY BY ENABLING LOCAL PRODUCERS TO SELL DIRECTLY TO THE PUBLIC AT OUR WEEKLY FARMERS' MARKET. THE YEAR-ROUND MARKET ATTRACTS BETWEEN 100 TO 500 CARS PER MARKET DAY AND SUPPORTS BETWEEN 12-20 VENDORS WHILE PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT AND PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, NATURE APPRECIATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER THEMES INTEGRAL TO HLT'S CORE MISSION.
OUTREACH: INCLUDES COMMUNITY OUTREACH, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY, PREPARING LITERATURE FOR HLT PROPERTIES AND TRAILS, ISSUING NEWSLETTERS, AND HOLDING COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patricia Ruby Bachmann Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $77,002 |
Larry Lafevre Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nancy Cunningham President | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Ron Monaco Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Meldrum Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julia Allen Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,450,485 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $493,130 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,943,615 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $21,902 |
| Investment income | $19,295 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$950 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,840 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$290 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,007,412 |
| 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. | $102,910 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,422 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $282,235 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,312 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,013 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,475 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,060 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,184 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $540 |
| Fees for services: Other | $74,496 |
| Advertising and promotion | $670 |
| Office expenses | $6,221 |
| Information technology | $3,196 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,490 |
| Travel | $631 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $528 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,353 |
| Insurance | $12,605 |
| All other expenses | $4,828 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,252,179 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $736,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $33,921 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,490 |
| 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 | $11,599 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,066,415 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $618,396 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $13 |
| Total assets | $3,510,894 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,537 |
| 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 | $40,374 |
| Total liabilities | $51,911 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,956,439 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $502,544 |
| 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 | $3,510,894 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hunterdon Land Trust has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ernest Christian Klipstein Foundation Oldwick, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $292,340 |
| Earnings | -$19,478 |
| Ending Balance | $272,862 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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 |
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 |