Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Dodgeville, WI
- Founding
- 05/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-2017802
Organization Overview
Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc is located in Dodgeville, WI. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Driftless Area 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 12/2021, Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $603.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.1% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE THE HEALTH, DIVERSITY, AND BEAUTY OF SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN'S NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPE THROUGH PERMANENT LAND PROTECTION AND RESTORATION, AND IMPROVE PEOPLE'S LIVES BY CONNECTING THEM TO THE LAND AND TO EACH OTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND CONSERVATION - SINCE 2000 DRIFTLESS AREA LAND CONSERVANCY HAS PROTECTED OVER 7,500 ACRES OF FARMS, FORESTS, PRAIRIES, AND WETLANDS. DURING 2021 THE CONSERVANCY PROTECTED OVER 300 ACRES OF WOODLANDS, PRAIRIE, PASTURE, AND FARMLAND. WE ALSO PLANTED AND RESTORED HUNDREDS OF ACRES OF WETLANDS, PRAIRIE AND OAK SAVANNA. WE CONTINUE TO LEAD DEVELOPMENT OF THE DRIFTLESS TRAIL, FACILITATE THE LOWERY CREEK WATERSHED INITIATIVE, AND THE SOUTHERN DRIFTLESS GRASSLANDS PARTNERSHIP.
ADVOCACY - THE CONSERVANCY'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS FOCUS ON POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE LONG-TERM PROTECTION OF NATURAL, HISTORICAL, AND CULTURE RESOURCES OF SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN'S DRIFTLESS AREA. IN 2021, WE CONTINUED OUR EFFORTS TO COORDINATE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND CITIZENS IN OPPOSITION TO A MASSIVE AND UNNEEDED TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT THAT, IF CONSTRUCTED, WOULD DISRUPT AND DESTROY HABITAT IN OUR SERVICE AREA. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN INVOLVED IN ADVOCATING FOR FUNDING OF LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH THE KNOWLES NELSON STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - THE CONSERVANCY'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS AIM TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE LAND AND TO ONE ANOTHER. WE AIM TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS TO PROTECT AND STEWARD OUR UNIQUE DRIFTLESS LANDSCAPE. DURING 2021 WE ORGANIZED A SERIES OF FIELD TRIPS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jennifer Filipiak Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,363 |
Doug Caves President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carol Lind Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Troy Maggied Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lauren Rosenthal Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dale Moody Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,495 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $107,911 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $657,044 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $769,450 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,000 |
| Investment income | $8,143 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $683,233 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,517,550 |
| 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. | $84,834 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,904 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $214,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,878 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,249 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,772 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,774 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,156 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,828 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,155 |
| Office expenses | $17,787 |
| Information technology | $1,360 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $64,548 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,760 |
| Interest | $1,481 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,753 |
| Insurance | $6,770 |
| All other expenses | $13,354 |
| Total functional expenses | $603,678 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,675 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $217,235 |
| 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 | $7,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,480,286 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $550,079 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,159,328 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,736,653 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,697 |
| 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 | $29,511 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $48,208 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,462,831 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,225,614 |
| 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 | $5,736,653 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Driftless Area Land Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $171,325.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Jahns Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $50,000 |
Patterson Family Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: PROTECTION OF FARMS, FORESTS, SAVANNAS, PRAIRIES, WATERS AND WETLANDS | $25,000 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: SOUTHERN DRIFTLESS GRASSLANDS MONARCH AND POLLINATOR HABITAT ON PRIVATE LANDS | $25,000 |
Schlecht Family Foundation Inc Mt Horeb, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT OPERATING ACTIVITIES. | $15,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $13,950 |
James E Dutton Foundation Inc Merrill, WI PURPOSE: DRIFTLESS TRAIL-A PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY CONSERVATION | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $376,513 |
| Earnings | $53,554 |
| Net Contributions | $17,000 |
| Other Expense | $40,000 |
| Ending Balance | $407,067 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Association Of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Springfield, IL | $387,461 | $3,234,520 |
Bond Madison Water Company Pocahontas, IL | $13,786,763 | $2,866,600 |
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
Living Lands & Waters East Moline, IL | $3,683,421 | $2,325,294 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
The Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | $10,049,194 | $2,434,760 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp Chicago, IL | $510,612 | $1,181,528 |