Western Reserve Land Conservancy
- Assets
- $34.7m
- Revenue
- $21.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 56
- Location
- Moreland Hills, OH
- Founding
- 08/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 34-1571233
Organization Overview
Western Reserve Land Conservancy is located in Moreland Hills, OH. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2022, Western Reserve Land Conservancy employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Reserve 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 06/2022, Western Reserve Land Conservancy generated $21.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 6 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY PROVIDES THE PEOPLE OF OUR REGION WITH ESSENTIAL NATURAL ASSETS - MATURE FORESTS, CLEAN WATER, WILDLIFE HABITAT, WORKING FARMLAND AND PUBLIC PARKS THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION. WE ENVISION A REGION FILLED WITH THRIVING, PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES NOURISHED BY VIBRANT NATURAL AREAS, WORKING FARMS AND HEALTHY CITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATURAL ASSETS CONSERVATION, RESTORATION, AND STEWARDSHIP: WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS, AS WELL AS MUNICIPALITIES AND PARK DISTRICTS, TO CONSERVE VIBRANT NATURAL AREAS AND WORKING FARMS. THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS PERMANENTLY CONSERVED MORE THAN 770 PROPERTIES TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 61,000 ACRES ACROSS NORTHEAST OHIO. THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS CREATED 170 PUBLIC PARKS AND PUBLICLY-OWNED PRESERVES TOTALING 10,700+ ACRES. STAFF AND EXPERT VOLUNTEERS MONITOR AND STEWARD EACH CONSERVED PROPERTY EVERY YEAR TO ENSURE THEY REMAIN PROTECTED.
URBAN REVITALIZATION, REFORESTATION, AND GREENING: WESTERN RESERVE LAND CONSERVANCY'S THRIVING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM HELPS REMOVE VACANT AND DILAPIDATED HOMES, PLANT TREES, AND CREATE PARKS AND NEW GREEN SPACES IN URBAN AREAS, TRANSFORMING NEIGHBORHOODS INTO SAFER, MORE ATTRACTIVE, AND MORE VIBRANT PLACES. PROGRAM INITIATIVES INCLUDE: ESTABLISH LAND BANKS - THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS HELPED ESTABLISH AND SUPPORT 55+ COUNTY LAND BANKS THROUGHOUT OHIO. LAND BANKS PROVIDE MUCH- NEEDED ABILITY TO QUICKLY ACQUIRE FORECLOSED AND VACANT PROPERTIES AND RETURN THEM TO PRODUCTIVE USE. URBAN REFORESTATION AND GREENING - THE LAND CONSERVANCY LEADS EFFORTS TO RESTORE URBAN TREE CANOPY BY OFFERING EXPERT ASSISTANCE TO CITIES, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS; CONDUCTING TREE INVENTORIES; AND PROVIDING HANDS-ON PLANTING AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS PLANTED AND DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 13,500 TREES. PROPERTY INVENTORIES AND VACANCY RESEARCH - THE LAND CONSERVANCY CONDUCTS ON-THE-GROUND PROPERTY INVENTORIES TO PROVIDE CITIES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE CURRENT CONDITION OF PARCELS AND THEIR STRUCTURES IN ORDER TO MOST EFFECTIVELY TARGET LIMITED DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION RESOURCES. HOUSING TRENDS AND VACANCY RESEARCH HELPS INFORM THIS EFFORT. THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS HELPED RAISE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS OHIO TO DEMOLISH 35,000+ DILAPIDATED AND VACANT HOMES, MAKING NEIGHBORHOODS SAFER AND MORE VIBRANT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connor Kevin Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Durden Keymah Secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Eppig Ruth S Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Frederick Brian Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Ganske Lyle G Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Goenig David J Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $190,880 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,443,230 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,025,510 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,659,620 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,717,514 |
| Investment income | -$42,868 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $37,433 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,138,850 |
| 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 | $4,213,079 |
| 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 | $291,459 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $247,693 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,694 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $74,926 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $306,727 |
| Insurance | $96,440 |
| All other expenses | $265,558 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,941,917 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,650,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $567,976 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,088,645 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,902 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $83,159 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,680 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,154,042 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $34,714,763 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192,367 |
| 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 | $12,325,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $536,052 |
| Total liabilities | $13,053,419 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,187,893 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,473,451 |
| 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 | $34,714,763 |