Conservation Burial Inc is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Y50) the organization is classified as: Cemeteries, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Conservation Burial Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Burial Inc is a 501(c)(13) and as such, is described as a "Cemetery Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Conservation Burial Inc generated $408.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $219.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 5 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:
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PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE MISSION OF CONSERVATION BURIAL INC. (CBI) IS TO PROVIDE A NATURAL BURIAL CHOICE THAT CONSERVES LAND AND REUNITES PEOPLE WITH THE EARTH. CBI STAFF REGULARLY HOST FREE PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING AND SHARE DETAILS ABOUT THEIR AVAILABLE CHOICES. STAFF ALSO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO HOSPICE AND MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, SERVICE ORGANIZATION, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND FUNERAL HOMES TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ALL THE CHOICES AVAILABLE TO THEM. AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF CBI'S VALUES IS ITS GOAL OF KEEPING THEIR BURIAL FEES AS AFFORDABLE AS POSSIBLE. BY DOING THIS, CBI HELPS PEOPLE AND THE PLANET BY MAKING WHAT ARGUABLY IS THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY CHOICE OF BODY DISPOSITION, AN AFFORDABLE OPTION TO AS MANY FOLKS AS POSSIBLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CEMETERY OPERATIONS: CBI CONTINUES TO OPERATE PRAIRIE CREEK CONSERVATION CEMETERY (PCCC), ONE OF LESS THAN 20 SUCH CONSERVATION BURIAL GROUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES. CONSERVATION BURIAL GROUNDS PROVIDE THE CHOICE FOR A TOTALLY NATURAL BURIAL (NO VAULT, NO EMBALMING AND ONLY BIODEGRADABLE CONTAINERS) COMBINED WITH THE LEGACY OF FOREVER PROTECTING AND MANAGING THE ASSOCIATED LAND BY WAY OF A CONSERVATION EASEMENT. IN 2022 CBI/PCCC HELPED FAMILIES PERFORM 104 NATURAL BODY BURIALS, 48 BURIALS OF CREMATED REMAINS AND 20 BURIALS OF HUMAN COMPANION(PET) REMAINS. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION CONTRIBUTED OVER 2500 HOURS OF SERVICE. LAND RESTORATION: AS A PART OF MANAGING THE 93 ACRES OF PCCC, CBI ACTIVELY PURSUES A LAND STEWARDSHIP PLAN DEVELOPED IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS LAND TRUST PARTNER, ALACHUA CONSERVATION TRUST (ACT). THIS INCLUDES REMOVING SECONDARY HARDWOODS AND REPLANTING WITH AN ECOLOGICALLY DIVERSE SET OF SPECIES. THE STEWARDSHIP PLAN ALSO INCLUDES THE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF A NATIVE WILDFLOWER AND POLLINATOR MEADOW FEATURE IN THE CEMETERY. ADVOCACY: CBI STAFF REGULARLY HOST FREE WORKSHOPS ON THE SUBJECT OF END-OF-LIFE PLANNING (ADVANCE DIRECTIVES) AND VARIOUS BODY DISPOSITION CHOICES. CBI STAFF ALSO PERFORM PRESENTATIONS AND TABLE DISPLAYS IN LOCAL CHURCHES, MEDICAL ORGANIZATIONS, HOSPICES, RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND FUNERAL HOMES TO BRING MORE AWARENESS OF THE DIFFERENT CHOICES AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carlos Gonzalez Ex Director | Officer | 40 | $43,461 |
Doug Hornbeck Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Buddy Irby Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Houston Wells Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Walt Barry Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Marynowski Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $166,023 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,023 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $242,350 |
Investment income | $2 |
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 | $408,375 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,250 |
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. | $43,462 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,605 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,291 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $675 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,369 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,427 |
Office expenses | $4,518 |
Information technology | $17,210 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $490 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $180 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $218,958 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $113,143 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $188 |
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 | $64,370 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $623,723 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $801,424 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,050 |
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 | $2,050 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $799,374 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $801,424 |