North Branch Land Trust

Organization Overview

North Branch Land Trust is located in Dallas, PA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2023, North Branch Land Trust employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Branch 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 06/2023, North Branch Land Trust generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $542.5k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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NORTH BRANCH LAND TRUST (NBLT) IS A COMMUNITY-BASED, NON-PROFIT, LAND CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON HELPING LANDOWNERS CONSERVE THEIR PROPERTY AND HELPING COMMUNITIES DEVELOP GROWTH STRATEGIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR CITIZENS. NBLT IMPLEMENTS AN ESTABLISHED STRATEGIC CONSERVATION PLAN THAT SEEKS TO CONSERVE IMPORTANT NATURAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHEDS OF THE NORTH BRANCH OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA. THE LAND TRUST ACCOMPLISHES ITS CONSERVATION MISSION PRIMARILY BY ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF DEVELOPMENT OR SUBDIVISION RIGHTS ON LAND. NBLT WILL ALSO SEEK FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO BUY LAND OUTRIGHT OR TO PURCHASE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ON LAND. THE LAND TRUST WELCOMES AND ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CONSERVATION LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY PROVIDING THAT ALL LAND TRUST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY ARE ADHERED TO. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN FEBRUARY 1994 THROUGH JUNE 2021, NBLT HAS CONSERVED OR PROTECTED NEARLY 22,

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LAND CONSERVATION NBLT HOLDS 58 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON OVER 11,400 ACRES OF NATURAL LAND IN BRADFORD, COLUMBIA, LACKAWANNA, LUZERNE, SULLIVAN, SUSQUEHANNA, WAYNE AND WYOMING COUNTIES OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA. EACH EASEMENT REQUIRES ANNUAL MONITORING TO DETERMINE IF ANY VIOLATIONS OF RESTRICTIONS PROVIDED FOR UNDER THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HAVE OCCURRED ON THE LAND. FEE-OWNED LANDS NBLT OWNS AND MANAGES SEVERAL PROPERTIES IN OUR SERVICE AREA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF RARE AND ENDANGERED PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES. MOST OF THESE LANDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FROM DAWN TO DUSK FOR PASSIVE RECREATION ACTIVITIES WHILE SOME LANDS ARE CLOSED OR OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY DUE TO THE FRAGILE NATURE OF THE ECOSYSTEM FOUND THERE. THE LAND TRUST WELCOMES AND ACCEPTS GIFTS OF CONSERVATION LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY PROVIDING THAT ALL LAND TRUST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND OR OTHER PROPERTY ARE ADHERED TO. ON MARCH 18, 2016 NORTH BRANCH LAND TRUST ACQUIRED 39.08 ACRES OF OLD RAIL BED LANDS IN LAUREL RUN BOROUGH AND PLANES TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA. THIS PROPERTY REPRESENTS 2.5 MILES OF OLD RAIL BED WHICH WILL BE CONVERTED INTO A HIKING AND BIKING TRAIL FOR PUBLIC RECREATION. ONCE THE TRAIL IS COMPLETED IT WILL BE DEEDED OVER TO THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF FORESTRY. THE TRAIL IS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION.


TRANSFER LANDS NORTH BRANCH LAND TRUST WILL ACQUIRE LAND FROM TIME TO TIME AND TRANSFER THE LAND TO A LIKE-MINDED CONSERVATION ORGANIZATION. THE TRUST WILL DO THIS BECAUSE SOMETIMES OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS ARE BETTER SUITED TO MANAGE THE CONSERVATION VALUES FOUND ON THAT LAND. DURING THE PRIOR YEAR, THE LAND TRUST RECEIVED GRANT AWARDS FROM THE PENNSYLANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE ACQUISITION OF 1400 ACRES OF NATURAL LANDS IN NEWPORT AND HANOVER TOWNSHIPS, LUZERNE COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA. THE LAND WAS PURCHASED AND TRANSFERRED TO THE BUREAU OF FORESTRY. THE PROJECT PROTECTS ENDANGERED SPECIES AND HABITAT, A COLD WATER FISHERY, AND SCENIC MOUNTAIN HIGHLANDS.


OUTREACH AND EDUCATION NBLT SETS OUT TO ENSURE THAT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH IT OPERATES UNDERSTAND AND VALUE THE CONSERVATION OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC LAND BY BROADLY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF LAND CONSERVATION AND SMART GROWTH STRATEGIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ellen Ferretti
Executive Di
$83,615
Christina Dilks Taylor
Director/cha
$0
Fred Valentine
Director/vic
$0
John L Zembruski ESQ
Director/sec
$0
Ryan Flood
Director/tre
$0
Barry H Dyller
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$31,262
Fundraising events$7,340
Related organizations$0
Government grants $72,336
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$190,745
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $22,962
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$301,683
Total Program Service Revenue$64,579
Investment income $277,004
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$5,077
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,658,375
Net Income from Fundraising Events $77,406
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,375,121

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, North Branch Land Trust has awarded $45,397 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LUZERNE FOUNDATION

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$38,012

FRIENDS OF THE HOWLAND PRESERVE

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$7,385
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