The Barn Group Land Trust Inc, operating under the name The Barn Environmental Group Inc, is located in Brooks, GA. The organization was established in 2015. 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, Barn Environmental Group Inc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Barn Environmental Group 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, Barn Environmental Group Inc generated $12.5m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BARN GROUP LAND TRUST (TBG) SUPPORTS AND UTILIZES CONSERVATION THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, MITIGATION BANKS, AND FEE-SIMPLE LAND DONATIONS. TBG ENSURES IRS COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION RESTORES, CONSERVES, MONITORS AND MAINTAINS LAND, WATER, WILDLIFE AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES IN THE UNITED STATES. TBG USES THESE VALUABLE RESOURCES TO EDUCATE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BARN GROUP LAND TRUST (TBG) SUPPORTS AND UTILIZES CONSERVATION THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, MITIGATION BANKS AND FEE-SIMPLE LAND DONATIONS. TBG ALSO ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND INSPECTS ALL LANDS NO LESS THAN ONCE A YEAR.
TBG CONDUCTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON LANDS IT OWNS, CONSERVES OR LEASES FOR DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES INCLUDING DISABLED VETERANS, LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN, AND OTHER GROUPS IN NEED. TBG HOST THESE GROUPS WITH EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING FISHING, HUNTING, NATURE MANAGEMENT LESSONS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THIS PROGRAM WAS PUT ON HOLD FOR 2020.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Smith Ceo/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $314,403 |
Thomas Krebs Coo/vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $181,287 |
Matthew Gates Director (former) | 10 | $13,038 | |
Thomas Bates Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Valerie Howard President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jordan Jewkes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,335,715 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,166,283 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,335,715 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,950,163 |
Investment income | $18,605 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $64,858 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $12,541,051 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,692 |
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. | $495,690 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,231 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $419,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $36,149 |
Other employee benefits | $87,728 |
Payroll taxes | $89,669 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $580,117 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,635 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,276 |
Fees for services: Other | $42,559 |
Advertising and promotion | $107,369 |
Office expenses | $87,107 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,134 |
Travel | $182,708 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,375 |
Interest | $2,369 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $209,824 |
Insurance | $24,712 |
All other expenses | $6,169 |
Total functional expenses | $3,046,057 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $442,806 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $969,594 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $353,970 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $495,794 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,544,688 |
Total assets | $16,806,852 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $163,300 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $163,300 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $16,643,552 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $16,806,852 |
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Cumberland River Compact Inc Nashville, TN | $19,056,025 | $3,153,928 |
South Carolina Waterfowl Association Pinewood, SC | $14,916,355 | $3,978,394 |
The Barn Group Land Trust Inc Brooks, GA | $16,806,852 | $12,541,051 |
Freshwater Land Trust Birmingham, AL | $42,766,765 | $3,412,437 |
Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Inc Atlanta, GA | $5,712,357 | $2,159,639 |
South Carolina Rural Water Association Columbia, SC | $1,337,809 | $1,997,665 |
American Whitewater Sylva, NC | $2,189,173 | $2,094,145 |
North Carolina Wildlife Federation Raleigh, NC | $7,172,594 | $2,178,211 |
Ocean Research & Conservation Association Inc Vero Beach, FL | $1,520,786 | $2,174,367 |