Bear River Land Conservancy
- Assets
- $748.5k
- Revenue
- $242.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Logan, UT
- Founding
- 11/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-4698179
Organization Overview
Bear River Land Conservancy is located in Logan, UT. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, 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. Bear River Land 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, Bear River Land Conservancy generated $242.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $178.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.7% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO PRESERVE THE BENEFITS OF LAND AND WATER IN NORTHERN UTAH AND THE BEAR RIVER WATERSHED FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE DO THIS BY PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITIES AND LANDOWNERS TO PERMANENTLY SUSTAIN THE HERITAGE OF WORKING LANDS AND TO PROTECT NATURAL AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
"LAND PROTECTION" INCLUDES: 1) WORKING WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO APPLY FOR EASEMENT FUNDING TO PROTECT PRIVATE LANDS THAT PROVIDE PUBLIC VALUES; 2) APPLYING FOR FUNDING FROM VARIOUS GRANT PROGRAMS TO PROTECT AND STEWARD OTHER PRIVATE LANDS; AND 3) IMPLEMENTING A STRATEGIC CONSERVATION PLAN TO GUIDE THE ORGANIZATION TOWARD THE MOST IMPORTANT LANDS FOR CONSERVATION. THIS YEAR, SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: THE CLOSURE OF ONE ENTITY HELD EASEMENT AS WELL AS THE PROCUREMENT OF SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES FOR FUTURE EASEMENT PROJECTS. REVENUE CAME FROM COMPLETING A FEE FOR SERVICE BASELINE DOCUMENTATION REPORT.
"STEWARDSHIP" INCLUDED 1) MANAGING THE 455 ACRE BEAR RIVER BOTTOMS CONSERVATION EASEMENT, MONITORING THIS PROPERTY AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES FOR WEED INFESTATIONS, MONITORING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RESTRICTIONS OUTLINED IN THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT, MANAGING GRAZING LEASES USED TO CONTROL WEEDS AND WEEDY NATIVE VEGETATION, PLANNING FOR FUTURE MANAGEMENT; 2) MONITORING THE 3 ACRE LAKOTA CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RESTRICTIONS OUTLINED IN THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT; 3) MONITORING THE 25.5 ACRE SCHIESS CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE WITH RESTRICTIONS OUTLINED IN THE EASEMENT DOCUMENT; 4) ASSISTING THE USFWS WITH MONITORING A 4,081 ACRE CONSERVATION EASEMENT; 4) MANAGING A 30 ACRE FEE PROPERTY THAT IS OWNED AND MANAGED TO PROTECT A THREATENED SPECIES OF ORCHID AND FOR ITS OPEN SPACE VALUES. REVENUE CAME FROM GRAZING LEASES USED TO MANAGE VEGETATION AND HABITAT AT BEAR RIVER BOTTOMS AND MENDON MEADOWS.
"OUTREACH" IS PRIMARILY EDUCATION EFFORTS DIRECTED AT THE PUBLIC AND ELECTED OFFICIALS TO INCREASE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE VALUE OF CONSERVATION. THIS YEAR'S ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A NEWSLETTER TO 1000+ CONSTITUENTS, OUTREACH AND EDUCATION REGARDING THE OPEN SPACE BOND AND LAND PROTECTION, AND ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS IN CONSERVATION AND MONITORING EFFORTS. BRLC ALSO HELD AN OPEN HOUSE AND SUPPORTED UNIVERSITY STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Bradbury Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Carly Lansche Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Daniels Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Shawn Milne Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dirk Baker Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Glen Busch President | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $66,315 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,619 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $195,934 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,135 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,473 |
| 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 | $242,574 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $59,101 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,496 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,991 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $910 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,150 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $84,071 |
| Advertising and promotion | $72 |
| Office expenses | $2,945 |
| Information technology | $1,576 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,530 |
| Travel | $1,020 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $818 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,308 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $178,151 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $126,436 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $58,770 |
| 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 | $160,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $403,250 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2 |
| Total assets | $748,458 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,220 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $80,000 |
| 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 | $83,220 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $355,106 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $310,132 |
| 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 | $748,458 |