Central Pennsylvania Conservancy

Organization Overview

Central Pennsylvania Conservancy is located in Carlisle, PA. The organization was established in 1982. 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 09/2021, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Pennsylvania Conservancy 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 09/2021, Central Pennsylvania Conservancy generated $732.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $630.8k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA CONSERVANCY (CPC) IS TO ACQUIRE, PRESERVE, AND PROTECT LOCAL LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES IN A FIVE-COUNTY, SOUTH-CENTRAL PA REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM. CPC'S LAND PROTECTION COMMITTEE DIRECTS THE LAND PROTECTION ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION WITHIN A FIVE-COUNTY SERVICE AREA: CUMBERLAND, FRANKLIN, PERRY, DAUPHIN, AND JUNIATA COUNTIES. CPC HAS PRIORITIZED THE PROTECTION OF KEY LANDSCAPES IN OUR REGION: THE KITTATINNY RIDGE CORRIDOR AND THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE, TARGETING HEALTHY FORESTS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, WATERSHED AND RIPARIAN PROTECTION, AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION, PUBLIC ACCESS FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND CULTURALLY IMPORTANT AREAS THAT DEFINE OUR NATURAL HERITAGE. THE COMMITTEE ALSO OVERSEES STEWARDSHIP AND ANNUAL MONITORING OF 28 CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES AND 5 NATURE PRESERVES.


IN SEPTEMEBER 2020, CPC PURCHASED 404 ACRES OF RIDGE AND FOREST LAND ON PETERS MOUNTAIN IN THE KITTATINNY RIDGE CORRIDOR OF DAUPHIN COUNTY, SUPPORTED BY A STATE GRANT AND PRIVATE DONATIONS. THIS PROPERTY ADJOINS DCNR'S JOE IBBERSON CONSERVATION AREA AND THE 44,000-ACRE STATE GAME LANDS #211. IT ALSO CONTAINS THE PETERS MOUNTAIN SHELTER, THE APPALACHIAN NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL ALONG THE RIDGETOP, NATURAL SPRINGS, AND THE OLD VICTROIA TRAIL, THE 1800'S WAGON ROAD THAT CROSSED THE GAP. THIS LAND WILL BE TRANSFERED TO STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO BECOME PUBLIC LAND IN PERPETUITY.


LETORT SPRING GARDEN PRESERVE. IN 2018, CPC ACQUIRED AND IS NOW ACTIVELY MANAGING ITS FLAGSHIP NATURE PRESERVE, THE LETORT SPRING GARDEN PRESERVE. THIS FORMER COMMERCIAL WATERCRESS FARM CONSISTS OF SPRINGS, SEEPS, HEADWATERS, MEADOWS, AND FOREST BUFFER TO THE LETORT SPRING RUN, A COLDWATER LIMESTONE STREAM IMPORTANT TO FLY ANGLERS, NATURALISTS, HISTORIANS, AND LOCAL RESIDENTS. CPC AIMS TO MANAGE AND IMPROVE THE SITE FOR PUBLIC ACCESS, RECREATION, HISTORIC PRESERVATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH AND FUNCTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Anna Yelk
Executive Dir.
$48,163
Laura Moran Danko
President
$0
Ken Okorn
Vice President
$0
George W Lane CPA
Treasurer
$0
Debra Cornelius
Secretary
$0
Chet Hagenbarth
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$62,156
Fundraising events$8,277
Related organizations$0
Government grants $163,200
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$476,775
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $223,171
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$710,408
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $12,514
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $9,078
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $51
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $732,051

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Central Pennsylvania Conservancy has recieved totaling $60,245.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT

$45,198
Weconservepa

Harrisburg, PA

PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE

$15,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$47
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$200,683
Earnings$39,961
Net Contributions$58,249
Other Expense$11,324
Ending Balance$287,569

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