Heartlands Conservancy is located in Belleville, IL. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Heartlands Conservancy employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heartlands 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 12/2023, Heartlands Conservancy generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.4% per year over the past 7 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
THE MISSION OF HEARTLANDS CONSERVANCY IS TO EMPOWER AND COLABORATE WITH THE PEOPLE OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TO ADVANCE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR DISTINCTIVE COMMUNITIES AND NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND CONSERVATION - PRESERVATION OF 10,000 ACRES OF LAND IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS FOR ECOLOGICAL, CULTURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. THE ORGANIZATION MANAGES AROUND 345 ACRES OF LAND AND HOLDS CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN EXCESS OF 3,195 ACRES. THOUSANDS MORE ACRES HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED OR ASSISTED BY HEARTLANDS TO A GOVERNMENT PARTNER OR OTHER STEWARDS. HEALTHY WATERSHEDS - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESIDENTS, TOWNS, AND AGENCIES TO PROTECT AND MANAGE WATER AND SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM HEALTH. COMPREHENSIVE WATERSHED PLANS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR 11 WATERSHEDS AND MILLIONS OF NUTRIENTS AND OTHER POLLUTANTS HAVE BEEN DIVERTED FROM THE REGION'S LAKES, RIVERS, AND STREAMS THROUGH GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.RESILIENT COMMUNITIES - ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS WITH WATERSHED HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE PARKS AND RECREATION, SMART GROWTH CONSULTATION, AND OTHER NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PROTECTION EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robert Nelson Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Nancy Larson Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Carol Gentry Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Cliff Schuette Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dawnesha Johnson Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Jim Pauley Directors | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $43,792 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,308,522 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,741,706 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,094,020 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $16,659 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,283,519 |
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. | $101,491 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,718 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $683,329 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $60,470 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $804 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,607 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,699 |
Office expenses | $34,034 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $37,186 |
Travel | $19,336 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,071 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,390 |
Insurance | $10,460 |
All other expenses | $46,288 |
Total functional expenses | $4,002,800 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,016,457 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $797,774 |
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 | $1,939 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,266,474 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $77,679 |
Total assets | $4,160,523 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $658,633 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $42,822 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $365,000 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $146,082 |
Other liabilities | $114,686 |
Total liabilities | $1,327,223 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,064,902 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $768,398 |
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 | $4,160,523 |