Sand County Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $15.5m
- Revenue
- $6.2m
- Investments
- $4.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 12/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 39-6089450
Organization Overview
Sand County Foundation Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sand County Foundation 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, Sand County Foundation Inc generated $6.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.5% 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.
Since 2015, Sand County Foundation Inc has awarded 45 individual grants totaling $488,562. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRE AND ENABLE PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO ETHICALLY MANAGE NATURAL RESOURCES IN THEIR CARE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION POLICY AND INFLUENCE - THROUGH ITS CONSERVATION POLICY INITIATIVE, THE FOUNDATION USES SOME OF THE SAME PRINCIPLES FROM ITS BODY OF WORK TO BUILD AND SUPPORT ECOSYSTEM-SCALE SPECIES CONSERVATION MODELS, GREATER ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES, AND BETTER USE OF DATA TECHNOLOGY TO ACHIEVE ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION.
AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION - THE FOUNDATION'S AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES THAT PROTECT SOIL AND WATER, UTILIZE THEM MORE EFFICIENTLY, AND MAXIMIZE THE ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS AND PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS. WE STRIVE TO ENSURE THAT CONSERVATION MEASURES ENHANCE THE LONG-TERM PROFITABILITY AND RESILIENCE OF FARMS AND RANCHES.
LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD - THE LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD RECOGNIZES FARMERS, RANCHERS AND FORESTERS FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN CONSERVATION ON WORKING LAND. WITH PROMINENT PARTNERS IN MANY STATES ACROSS THE U.S., THE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE ANNUAL AWARDS IN SETTINGS THAT SHOWCASE THE LANDOWNERS' CONSERVATION SUCCESS AMONG THEIR PEERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Mcaleese President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $162,210 |
Heidi Peterson PHD Vice-President Agricultural Research & Conservatio | 40 | $144,287 | |
Timothy Male PHD Executive Director - Epic | 40 | $133,976 | |
Christina Schellpfeffer Vice-President External Relations | 40 | $123,177 | |
Kemper Durand Water Quality Partnerships Director | 40 | $121,381 | |
Lance Irving National Director - Lca Program | 40 | $120,822 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $540,150 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,961,093 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,501,243 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $355,297 |
| Investment income | $199,225 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $92,268 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,154,396 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $126,345 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $149,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $192,037 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,807,058 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,753 |
| Other employee benefits | $177,360 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,538 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,797 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,300 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $935 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,077 |
| Fees for services: Other | $548,531 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,148 |
| Office expenses | $92,725 |
| Information technology | $21,793 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $72,478 |
| Travel | $71,308 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $89,669 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,715 |
| Insurance | $7,841 |
| All other expenses | $32,191 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,741,399 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,795 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,928,306 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $844,594 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,529 |
| 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 | $35,848 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,143 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,956,571 |
| Investments—other securities | $4,626,920 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,482,706 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,401 |
| Grants payable | $100,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $352,401 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,745,653 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,384,652 |
| 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 | $15,482,706 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sand County Foundation Inc has awarded $86,000 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRUBAKER FARMS LLC PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
HIDDEN HOLLOW HIDEAWAY CATTLE AND GUEST RANCH PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
TABLE ROCK FARM INC PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
UTE CREEK CATTLE COMPANY INC PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
MAY RANCH PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
RANCHO SAN PEDRO JOINT VENTURE PURPOSE: LEOPOLD CONSERVATION AWARD | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Sand County Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $1,068,594.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE WATERSHED-MUNICIPAL INITIATIVES IN IOWA AND ILLINOIS. | $500,000 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY INNOVATION CENTER (EPIC) TO STUDY AND PROPOSE ADMINISTRATIVE EFFICIENCIES FOR ACCELERATING FEDERAL LAND TRANSACTIONS FOR CONSERVATION. | $100,000 |
Pew Charitable Trusts Washington, DC PURPOSE: Policy | $42,079 |
The Aspen Institute Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: AWARD FOR 2021 WATER FORUM PARTNERSHIP | $40,000 |
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | | $30,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $10,522,152 |
| Earnings | $899,787 |
| Other Expense | $359,578 |
| Ending Balance | $11,062,361 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Northern School District Tr Nsdt Ashland, WI | $7,100,055 | $19,700,380 |
Plumbers & Steamfitters H & W Trust Iowa State Bank Ttee Des Moines, IA | $75,894,378 | $21,812,028 |
Cristo Rey Network Chicago, IL | $14,102,009 | $11,695,592 |
City Colleges Of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | $22,678,364 | $14,327,610 |
Big Ten Academic Alliance Champaign, IL | $13,766,841 | $9,203,675 |
P E O Foundation Des Moines, IA | $140,487,423 | $16,863,604 |
Holy Family Ministries Chicago, IL | $16,241,007 | $8,503,495 |
Drexel Funds Milwaukee, WI | $18,531,220 | $8,522,964 |
North Central States Regional Council Of Carpenters Trng Fund Eau Claire, WI | $10,404,488 | $4,232,713 |
Sme Education Foundation Southfield, MI | $34,257,056 | $11,054,523 |
Sand County Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $15,482,706 | $6,154,396 |
Jocotoco Conservation Foundation Chicago, IL | $1,868,451 | $2,719,939 |