Lake Erie Region Conservancy Inc, operating under the name Lerc, is located in Erie, PA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lerc 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 12/2021, Lerc generated $130.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO WORK WITH EXISTING AGENCIES TO ACQUIRE LAND OR EASEMENTS FOR CONSERVATION AREAS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND AND EASEMENTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Cermak Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Christine Hetz-Phillips Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Patrick Traphagen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
David Skellie President | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Mark Kwitowski Board Member | Trustee | $0 | |
Joy Fronzoli Board Member | Trustee | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,106 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $119,578 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $129,684 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $149 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $130,673 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $550 |
Office expenses | $145 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $705 |
Total functional expenses | $1,052,610 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,982 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $145,561 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,243,410 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,396,953 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $168,320 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,228,633 |
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 | $1,396,953 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lake Erie Region Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $6,652.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Erie Community Foundation Erie, PA PURPOSE: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $6,652 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Business Network For Maryland Offshore Wind Inc Baltimore, MD | $8,195,711 | $11,516,807 |
New Jersey Audubon Society Bernardsville, NJ | $31,869,877 | $7,026,003 |
Oyster Recovery Partnership Inc Annapolis, MD | $2,077,192 | $6,281,689 |
Citizens Conservation Corps Inc Beckley, WV | $2,179,540 | $6,277,989 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Nature Forward Inc Chevy Chase, MD | $13,470,867 | $5,136,432 |
Ruffed Grouse Society Pittsburgh, PA | $13,438,836 | $6,572,928 |
Hamilton Parks Conservancy Hamilton, OH | $2,890,560 | $3,817,000 |
Western Maryland Resource Conservation And Development Hagerstown, MD | $687,522 | $3,323,285 |