Earth Conservancy

Organization Overview

Earth Conservancy is located in Ashley, PA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Earth Conservancy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earth 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 12/2022, Earth Conservancy generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

EARTH CONSERVANCY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO THE RECLAMATION AND RETURN OF OVER 16,000 ACRES OF FORMER COAL COMPANY-OWNED LAND TO THE REGION. IT COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO SPEARHEAD THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANS THAT RESTORE THE LANDS ECONOMIC, RECREATIONAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND ECOLOGICAL VALUE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EARTH CONSERVANCY IS COMMITTED TO RESTORING WATERWAYS WHICH HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY IMPACTED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE COAL MINING INDUSTRY. THE MOST PREVALENT NEGATIVE IMPACT OF THESE WATERWAYS HAS BEEN THE CREATION OF ACID MINE DRAINAGE. THIS REMEDIATION IS DONE PRIMARILY BY RESTORING DESTROYED STREAM CHANNELS AS WELL AS TREATING EXISTING STREAMS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF AMD WHICH FLOWS THROUGH THESE STREAMS.


EARTH CONSERVANCY RECEIVES MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND GRANTS FOR CREATING CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROADS. THE ACCESS ROADS WERE CONSTRUCTED IN HANOVER TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA AREAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY AND REVITALIZING THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF THE REGION.


EARTH CONSERVANCYS PRIMARY WORK IS RECLAMATION OF LEGACY MINE LANDS. EC BELIEVES THAT RECLAMATION CAN BRING ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION, AS WELL AS ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION. IN THE LAST 24 YEARS, EC HAS RECLAIMED NEARLY 2,000 ACRES OF MINE-SCARRED LAND. IN TOTAL, OVER 10,000 ACRES OF EC'S ORIGINAL LAND HOLDINGS HAVE BEEN DIVESTED AND ARE NOW IN PRODUCTIVE USE.


EARTH CONSERVANCY ALSO PROVIDES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS A GARDEN WHERE RESIDENTS CAN GROW THEIR OWN PRODUCE. IN ADDITION, THE COST OF LAND SOLD FOR DEVELOPMENT, 179,990, IS INCLUDED IN OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Terence J Ostrowski
President/ce
$145,706
Geoffrey D Shaw
Exec. Admini
$116,380
Kelly M Ciravolo
Chairperson
$0
Thomas E Lawson
Vice Chairpe
$0
John J Mccarthy
Treasurer
$0
Daryl Pawlush
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
James T O'hara Inc
Contractor
$1,615,566
Albert George M Pe Llc
Consulting
$192,718
The Whiting-turner Contracting
Contracting
$262,444
Highmark Blue Shield
Health Care
$163,169
Rutledge Excavating
Contractor
$363,011
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,570,778
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,570,778
Total Program Service Revenue$946,119
Investment income $517,066
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,800
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$186,622
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,874,276

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Earth Conservancy has awarded $600,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Wilkesbarre, PA

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$250,000

Wilkesbarre, PA

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$250,000

LOWER SOUTH VALLEY COG

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$50,000

LOWER SOUTH VALLEY COG

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF

$50,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Earth Conservancy has recieved totaling $3,005.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ppl Foundation

Allentown, PA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$2,000
Price Choppers Golub Foundation

Schenectady, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT/CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5
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