Kurtis Conservation Foundation is located in Libertyville, IL. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Kurtis Conservation Foundation 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 12/2021, Kurtis Conservation Foundation generated $118.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $143.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED THE LANDS OWNED BY THE FOUNDATION TO RESTORE THEM TO AND PRESERVE THEIR NATURAL STATE AND TO IMPROVE BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL USEFULNESS.
THE FOUNDATION UTILIZED THE GREENHOUSE/CONSERVATORY FOR GROWING PLANTS AND OTHER BOTANICAL SPECIMENS TO BE USED FOR EDUCATIONAL & BOTANICAL/HORTICULTURAL PURPOSES.
THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS SEVERAL SEMINARS/CLASSES ON SITE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS AND GARDEN CONSERVANCY COVERING THE STUDY OF LAND/PLANTS. THE FOUNDATION IS CONDUCTING EXPERIMENTAL GROWING TECHNICS FOR NATIVE CROPS WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY AND THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDERN. IN PERSON ACTIVITIES WERE SUSPENDED FOR 2021 DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
THE FOUNDATION RENOVATES, REPAIRS AND MAINTAINS IT'S BUILDING FOR USE AS EDUCATIONAL CLASSROOMS, GREENHOUSE ACCESS, OFFICES AND LABS FOR SEMINARS, RESEARCH AND OTHER HORTICULTURAL USES RELATED TO STUDY & PRESERVATION OF NATIVE LANDS AND PLANTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donna Lapietra Vice-President/director | 15 | $0 | |
William H Kurtis President/director | 15 | $0 | |
Mary K Kurtis Director | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,500 |
Interest on Savings | $0 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $0 |
Total Revenue | $118,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $9,639 |
Depreciation | $37,622 |
Occupancy | $14,270 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $70,456 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $143,304 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $0 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $143,304 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,553 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,269,155 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,273,708 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
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