Natural Land Institute is located in Rockford, IL. The organization was established in 1960. 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, Natural Land Institute employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Natural Land Institute 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, Natural Land Institute generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE AN ENDURING LEGACY OF NATURAL LAND IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOR PEOPLE, PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PRESERVATION - PROTECT NATURAL AREAS THROUGH ACQUISITION OR CONSERVATION EASEMENTS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
SEE PREVIOUS DESCRIPTION FOR 4D
NYGREN WETLAND PRESERVE - RESTORATION OF 721-ACRE PRESERVE AT THE CONFLUENCE OF THE ROCK AND PECATONICA RIVERS (SEE SCHEDULE O)
RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESERVES (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Paul Baits President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Barnard Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Luthin Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Sarver Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Holm Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Clark Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $200,499 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,545 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,000,691 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,231,735 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $45,657 |
Investment income | $179,354 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $44,822 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$32,786 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $17,170 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,487,145 |
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. | $62,252 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,868 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $315,963 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $27,875 |
Payroll taxes | $27,940 |
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 | $292,159 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,892 |
Office expenses | $51,967 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $10,112 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,547 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,395 |
Insurance | $42,889 |
All other expenses | $13,240 |
Total functional expenses | $1,049,833 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $331,930 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $493,510 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $300,000 |
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 | $34,878 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,489,435 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,792,221 |
Investments—other securities | $333,046 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $10,280,759 |
Total assets | $20,055,779 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $125,346 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $5,954 |
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 | $131,300 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,575,560 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,348,919 |
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 | $20,055,779 |