Delaware Highlands Conservancy is located in Beach Lake, PA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2023, Delaware Highlands Conservancy employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Highlands 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 12/2023, Delaware Highlands Conservancy generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $861.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 9 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
TO CONSERVE AND SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION BY WORKING WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS AND BY PROVIDING CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS AT OUR VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVING WATER AND LAND: AS AN ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY CONSERVES OUR NATURAL HERITAGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LANDOWNERS AND THE COMMUNITIES OF THE UPPER DELAWARE RIVER REGION. THIS WAS ACCOMPLISHED BY PLACING AND HOLDING CONSERVATION EASEMENTS TO PROTECT THE FORESTS, FARMLAND, CLEAN WATERS, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT OF OUR REGION. THE CONSERVANCY HOLDS AND HAS ASSISTED STATE AND FEDERAL PARTNERS WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA ON OVER 90 PROPERTIES, TOTALING OVER 17,000 ACRES.
EDUCATION: DELAWARE HIGHLANDS CONSERVANCY CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ABOUT LAND, WATER, AND WILDLIFE TO FOSTER SOUND STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES THAT SUPPORT THE RESILIENCY OF OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND PROMOTE A SUSTAINABLE LOCAL ECONOMY. THROUGH THE CONSERVANCY'S GREEN LODGING AND DRINKS FOR THE DELAWARE BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS, RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ARE INTRODUCED TO THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVING LAND AND PROTECTING CLEAN WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, AND HABITAT PROTECTION AT REGIONAL HOSPITALITY AND BEVERAGE ESTABLISHMENTS. NATURE-BASED EVENTS FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES OFFERED BY THE CONSERVANCY AT ITS VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE AND PARTNER LOCATIONS PROVIDE IN-DEPTH LEARNING EXPERIENCES TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE NECESSITY OF CONSERVING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES AND EMPOWER THEM TO TAKE ACTION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, WOMEN AND THEIR WOODS, EAGLE WATCH, HABITAT AND WILDLIFE WORKSHOPS, GUIDED HIKES, AND FOREST MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. THE VAN SCOTT NATURE RESERVE ALSO FEATURES A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE THREE-MILE TRAIL SYSTEM THROUGH A VARIETY OF MEADOW, FOREST, AND WETLAND HABITATS WITH INFORMATIVE, INTERPRETIVE STOPS ALONG THE WAY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diane Rosencrance Executive Di | Officer | 50 | $97,850 |
Kevin Barber Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Greg Belcamino Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Nancy Kiesendahl Bloch Director | Trustee | 7 | $0 |
Michael Cann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Barbara Cuffe Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $24,771 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $965,042 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $989,813 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $153,472 |
Investment income | $78,492 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$79,141 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $56,439 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,199,075 |
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. | $97,850 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,299 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $339,885 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,489 |
Other employee benefits | $51,156 |
Payroll taxes | $35,937 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,818 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,414 |
Fees for services: Other | $104,393 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,647 |
Office expenses | $24,260 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,228 |
Travel | $7,033 |
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 | $38,770 |
Insurance | $26,786 |
All other expenses | $2,222 |
Total functional expenses | $861,764 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,643 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $203,601 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $25,257 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35,118 |
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 | $22,909 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,210,828 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,141,102 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,772,458 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,419 |
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 | $8,419 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,293,693 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,470,346 |
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 | $4,772,458 |