Indiana Karst Conservancy is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1986. 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. Indiana Karst 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 12/2022, Indiana Karst Conservancy generated $35.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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:
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THE INDIANA KARST CONSERVANCY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION OF CAVES AND KARST FEATURES IN INDIANA. THE CONSERVANCY ENCOURAGES RESEARCH AND PROMOTES EDUCATION RELATED TO KARST AND ITS PROPER, ENVIRONMENTALLY COMPATIBLE USE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL SERVICES - THE IKC HAS MANY VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO SCHOOL GROUPS, CONSERVATION GROUPS, YOUTH GROUPS (E.G., SCOUT TROOPS, DEVELOPERS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHO LIVE IN KARST AREAS). IN 2022, VOLUNTEERS PRESENTED AT A NUMBER OF EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO OUR DIRECT OUTREACH, WE HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AUTHORING NEWSPAPER ARTICLES, HAVE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS, AND HAVE PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR PROPERTY HOLDINGS. THE IKC'S SEVEN PROPERTIES PROVIDE VISITORS WITH VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING "WILD" CAVING EXPERIENCES, INTERPRETIVE HIKING ON TRAILS, AND EASY ACCESS TO A LARGE KARST SPRING/RESURGENCE. WE ALSO PUBLISH A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER TO PROMOTE KARST EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND REPORT ON ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THIS NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED FOR FREE TO OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AND REGIONAL/NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND IS ALSO AVAILABLE (ALONG WITH ALL BACK ISSUES) ON OUR PUBLIC WEBSITE.
LAND STEWARDSHIP - THE INDIANA KARST CONSERVANCY OVER THE YEARS HAS ACQUIRED SEVEN CONSERVATION PROPERTIES AND ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE KARST EDUCATION. IN 2022, WE CONTINUED TO EXPENDED RESOURCES (FUNDS AND VOLUNTEER LABOR) AT OUR VARIOUS PRESERVES, INCLUDING TRAIL MAINTENANCE, TREE PLANTING, INVASIVE PLANT CONTROL, AND THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF OUR PRESERVES.
LAND ACQUISITION - ONE OF OUR MAIN MISSIONS IS THE ACQUISITION OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES. IN 2022 WE INVESTIGATED AND EVALUATED SEVERAL POTENTIAL ACQUISITIONS EXPENDING SOME EXPENSES, BUT ENDED UP NOT COMPLETING ANY ACQUISITIONS.
OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDING LIABILITY INSURANCE, PROPERTY TAXES, AND SUPPORT FOR THE INDIANA LAND PROTECTION ALLIANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Laura Demarest Secretary | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Keith Dunlap Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Matt Selig President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
James Adams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Cody Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Sollman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,916 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $26,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,987 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,618 |
Investment income | $319 |
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 | $35,924 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $829 |
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 | $1,792 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,577 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,485 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $154,194 |
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 | $682,013 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $401,870 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,256,562 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $172,679 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $682,013 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $401,870 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,256,562 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Indiana Karst Conservancy has recieved totaling $17.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $17 |
Beg. Balance | $508,129 |
Earnings | -$106,259 |
Ending Balance | $401,870 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Tall Pines Conservancy Inc Nashotah, WI | $2,243,899 | $2,340,562 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Ll Foundation Keytesville, MO | $2,819,800 | $2,090,334 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Prairie Enthusiasts Inc Viroqua, WI | $12,506,035 | $2,620,729 |
Acres Inc Huntertown, IN | $33,175,317 | $1,636,200 |
Door County Land Trust Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $36,318,691 | $4,027,675 |
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc West Bend, WI | $22,989,724 | $5,053,891 |
Central Indiana Land Trust Incorporated Indianapolis, IN | $29,163,187 | $2,880,551 |
Bluegrass Conservancy Inc Lexington, KY | $3,752,784 | $961,276 |