Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy Inc is located in Fremont, 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 12/2023, Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy Inc 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, Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy Inc generated $424.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $290.5k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CLEAR LAKE TOWNSHIP LAND CONSERVANCY WORKS TO PRESERVE, PROTECT, AND MANAGE THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT WITHIN THE WATERSHED AND TOWNSHIP FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLEAR LAKE TOWNSHIP LAND CONSERVANCY (CLTLC) ACTIVELY PRESERVES OVER 100 ACRES OF WETLANDS, WOODLANDS, PRAIRIES, PUBLIC SPACES, STREAM BEDS, AN ISLAND AND A FEN. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO HOLDS ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF THE CONSERVANCY'S CONTINUED GROWTH IS ITS ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CLTLC'S KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS PROGRAM. THE CLEAR THINKING NEWSLETTER BEGAN PUBLICATION IN 2015 AND CONTINUES YEARLY TO INFORM AND CONNECT THE CLEAR LAKE COMMUNITY TO THE CONSERVANCY'S MISSION AND PROJECTS YEAR ROUND. APPROXIMATELY 876 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ENGAGED DURING THE YEAR IN EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED: FOUR KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS SESSIONS, OUR FUN DAY AND RUN IN JULY, THE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT CONSERVATION FIELD DAY FOR STEUBEN COUNTY FOURTH GRADERS AND PUBLIC MEETINGS UPDATING PROGRESS OF OUR ONGOING WATER QUALITY PROJECTS.
EACH YEAR THE CLEAR LAKE TOWNSHIP LAND CONSERVANCY CONDUCTS WATER QUALITY MONITORING TO GUIDE WATER QUALITY ENHANCEMENT EFFORTS AND APPROACHES. THE DITCHES FLOWING INTO CLEAR LAKE, ROUND LAKE, AND LAKE ANNE ARE TESTED WITH THE HELP FROM SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS. TESTING SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED BY THE HOOSIER RIVERWATCH PROGRAM AND THE CLEAN LAKES PROGRAM. DURING THE YEAR, THE CONSERVANCY CONDUCTED A WATERSHED DIAGNOSTIC STUDY. THIS DIAGNOSTIC STUDY WILL ESTABLISH AN EXTENSIVE DATABASE TO IDENTIFY KEY PROJECTS IMPACTING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE SURROUNDING LAKES AND DITCHES FEEDING THE LAKE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Caroline Barth Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $20,300 |
Susan Connett Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Bill Culbertson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Dean Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ann Dewert Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Geiger Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $3,992 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,230 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $331,561 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,570 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $363,783 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15,150 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $437 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $41,817 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $424,094 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $20,300 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,120 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $94,862 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $10,033 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,190 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,129 |
Office expenses | $4,774 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,572 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $330 |
Interest | $4 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,823 |
Insurance | $8,422 |
All other expenses | $5,388 |
Total functional expenses | $290,533 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $227,522 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $362,625 |
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 | $4,273,386 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $286,105 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,743 |
Total assets | $5,159,381 |
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 | $6,026 |
Total liabilities | $6,026 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,754,308 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $399,047 |
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 | $5,159,381 |