Wildlands Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $4.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 84
- Location
- Emmaus, PA
- Founding
- 10/1974
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 23-7401326
Organization Overview
Wildlands Conservancy Inc is located in Emmaus, PA. The organization was established in 1974. 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 12/2022, Wildlands Conservancy Inc employed 84 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wildlands Conservancy Inc 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, Wildlands Conservancy Inc generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY IS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE CRITICAL NATURAL AREAS AND WATERWAYS, AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A LEGACY OF A HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION: WILDLANDS CONSERVANCY'S CONSERVATION STRATEGIES INCLUDE LAND PLANNING AND ACQUISITION, STREAM RESTORATION AND HABITAT STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES. WILDLANDS ACQUIRED 4.09 ACRES IN LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP, LEHIGH COUNTY TO EXPAND BRENNER-PENFIELD MACUNGIE MOUNTAIN PRESERVE. IN THE STEWARDSHIP REALM, WILDLANDS FORWARDED EFFORTS FOCUSED ON STREAM RESTORATION, HABITAT RESTORATION AND WATERSHED PLANNING: COMPLETED STREAM RESTORATION PROJECTS IN URBAN PARKS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: " EAST ALLEN TOWNSHIP" EMMAUS BORO" NORTH WHITEHALL " CITY OF EASTON " PALMER TOWNSHIP" TATAMY BORO" WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP" LEHIGH TOWNSHIPCOMPLETED GRASSLAND HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: " TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE" GALL FARM" WAYNE GRUBE PARK" LOUISE MOORE PARK" FRY'S RUN PARKCONTINUED TO LEAD THE LEHIGH VALLEY RIPARIAN BUFFER INITIATIVE.CONTINUED WATER QUALITY MONITORING IN THE UPPER LEHIGH RIVER WATERSHED FOR THE ONGOING, LARGE-SCALE DELAWARE RIVER WATERSHED INITIATIVE. COMPLETED PUBLIC ACCESS ENHANCEMENTS AT THOMAS DARLING PRESERVE. CONTINUED RESTORATION OF RARE HABITAT AT THOMAS DARLING AND MAPLE TRACT PRESERVES.CONTINUED STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT OF LEHIGH COUNTY'S 1,800-ACRE TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE.
EDUCATION: 9,888 STUDENTS IN KINDERGARTEN THROUGH GRADE 12 BENEFITED FROM WILDLANDS' ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ARE TIED TO PENNSYLVANIA'S STANDARDS FOR ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, PARTICIPATING IN 255 SCHOOL PORGRAMS. MORE THAN 610 COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONNECTED MORE THAN 15,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH LOCAL, NATURAL AREAS, INCLUDING DOROTHY RIDER POOL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, SOUTH MOUNTAIN PRESERVE, TREXLER NATURE PRESERVE, THE LEHIGH RIVER AND DESTINATIONS IN CARBON AND MONROE COUNTIES.HELD A SIX-PROGRAM SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AUTISM SOCIETY CALLED "FUN IN NATURE FOR KIDS WITH AUTISM"HELD 23 WEEKS OF SUMMER CAMP FOR NEARLY 900 SUMMER CAMPERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Kocher President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $162,121 |
Ronald W Beitler Ex Officio | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Loren Speziale Counsel Ex Officio | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tara Zrinski Ex Officio | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Cooney Duerholz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Gene Ervin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Princeton Hydro Land Conservation Services | 12/30/19 | $242,217 |
Flyway Excavating Land Conservation Services | 12/30/19 | $184,664 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,445 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $549,641 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,633,869 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $23,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,188,955 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $726,826 |
| Investment income | $55,033 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $53,655 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,245 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,032,470 |
| 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. | $280,120 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,258 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,423,714 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,267 |
| Other employee benefits | $107,354 |
| Payroll taxes | $131,977 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,354 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,124 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $381,050 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,313 |
| Office expenses | $115,648 |
| Information technology | $65,456 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $172,401 |
| Travel | $14,129 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,755 |
| Interest | $7,776 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,781 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $35,740 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,016,065 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,948,749 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $868,194 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $86,541 |
| 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 | $1,698 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,304,420 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,884,631 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,094,633 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $82,855 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $400,957 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $8,123 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $491,935 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,086,294 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,516,404 |
| 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 | $12,094,633 |