Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated
- Assets
- $20.7m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Bloomington, IN
- Founding
- 06/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 35-1830637
Organization Overview
Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated is located in Bloomington, IN. The organization was established in 1992. 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 06/2021, Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated 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 06/2021, Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $738.4k during the year ending 06/2021. 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 PRESERVE THE BEAUTY, HEALTH, AND DIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN INDIANA'S NATURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH STRATEGIC LAND CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION: SYCAMORE PERMANENTLY PROTECTS THE BEAUTIFUL NATURAL HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN INDIANA BY OWNING LAND AND HOLDING PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES. WE HAVE COMPLETED OVER 100 PROJECTS TO PROTECT A TOTAL OF OVER 10,000 ACRES. WE OWN, MANAGE AND RESTORE MORE THAN 6,000 ACRES OF FORESTS, WETLANDS AND GRASSLANDS, INCLUDING FORMERLY MINED OR FARMED LAND. WE HAVE BUILT AND MAINTAIN TRAILS FOR FREE PUBLIC USE AT 13 NATURE PRESERVES TO ENABLE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RECREATION AND EDUCATION. SYCAMORE HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON OVER 4,000 ACRES OF PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTIES TO PROTECT THEIR CONSERVATION VALUES. WE HAVE ALSO INVESTED RESOURCES TO PROTECT AN ADDITIONAL 10,000 ACRES OWNED BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: ON LAND THAT WE OWN, WE MANAGE FOR ECOLOGICAL HEALTH. WITH INPUT FROM EXPERTS IN ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, AND THE HELP OF VOLUNTEER LAND STEWARDS, WE PLANT TREES, ELIMINATE INVASIVE PLANTS, AND REMOVE REFUSE. WE ALSO MANAGE OUR PUBLIC NATURE PRESERVES FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PUBLIC USE BY PROVIDING TRAILS, PARKING AREAS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNAGE. ON PRIVATE PROPERTIES FOR WHICH WE HOLD CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, WE THOROUGHLY MONITOR AND REPORT ON EACH PROPERTY THROUGH REGULAR SITE VISITS TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION PROTECTIONS ARE ENFORCED.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: BUILDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF AND APPRECIATION FOR NATURE IS CRITICAL TO OUR MISSION OF CONSERVING LAND AND CREATING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. IN THE PAST YEAR WE ALSO HAD OVER 5,000 PARTICIPANTS IN OUR INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS AT SCHOOLS, AT OUR PRESERVES AND OTHER PROPERTIES, AND WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN INDIANA. PARTNERING WITH SCHOOLS, WE BUILD NATIVE PLANT GARDENS AND OTHER HABITATS ON SCHOOLYARDS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES ALSO VISIT OUR PUBLIC NATURE PRESERVES AND OTHER PROPERTIES TO HIKE, BIRDWATCH, PHOTOGRAPH, AND ENJOY THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS OF BEING IN NATURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Lawrence Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $89,300 |
Tim Dunfee Board Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Judith Stewart Board Vice Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Bob Costello Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Sarah Baumgart Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Brian Besser Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $59,680 |
| Fundraising events | $3,672 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,528,119 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $277,226 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,591,471 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $86,780 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $35,393 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,761 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,615 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,732,686 |
| 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. | $88,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,657 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $324,491 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,600 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,061 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,380 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,426 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $32,012 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,667 |
| Travel | $3,895 |
| 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 | $24,163 |
| Insurance | $13,654 |
| All other expenses | $14,627 |
| Total functional expenses | $738,446 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $187,080 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,572,630 |
| 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 | $13,262,672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,699,268 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $993,608 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,715,258 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,021 |
| 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 | $874 |
| Total liabilities | $10,895 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,628,694 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,075,669 |
| 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 | $20,715,258 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Sycamore Land Trust Incorporated has recieved totaling $259,170.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Bloomington And Monroe County Inc Bloomington, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $104,948 |
Community Foundation Alliance Inc Evansville, IN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $50,050 |
Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: MY GRANT-ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $19,950 |
American Forests Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2022 reforestation projects at the Fix-Stoelting Preserve and Sam Shine Foundation Preserve | $18,000 |
Ropchan Foundation Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: ACQUIRE COHEN PROPERTY | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,654,530 |
| Earnings | $460,594 |
| Net Contributions | $71,750 |
| Other Expense | $14,529 |
| Ending Balance | $2,172,345 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |