Sunflower Land Trust Inc is located in Wichita, KS. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, 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. Sunflower Land Trust 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 12/2023, Sunflower Land Trust Inc generated $142.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $76.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 9 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
TO ENGAGE IN A TRUST FOR LAND THAT PROMOTES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF THE STATE OF KANSAS THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF EASEMENTS AND RELATED LAND AREAS AS SCENIC, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORIC AND ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES THAT ENCOURAGE THE WISE USE AND PRESERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS, PRAIRIE AND AGRICULTURAL LAND, WETLANDS, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND OPEN SPACES WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARACTER OF THE STATE OF KANSAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN LIEU OF FEE (ILF) AND MITIGATION BANK PROJECT: A LAND MITIGATION PROGRAM WHICH SUPPORTS AN ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF PARCELS OF LAND IN THE SE AREA OF SEDGWICK COUNTY COMPENSATING FOR LANDS USED FOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. PROJECT LANDS ARE BEING TRANSFORMED BY THE SUNFLOWER LAND TRUST INTO A WILDLIFE AREA WITH LEISURE RECREATIONAL USES. THIS ILF PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ONGOING FLEMING CONSERVANCY.
PROGRAM SERVICE FEE OF 5% ON KANSAS AGENCY FUNDS HELD TO LOCATE AND ESTABLISH REPLACEMENT CONSERVATION SITES.
THE FLEMING CONSERVANCY, MANAGED & DEVELOPED BY THE SUNFLOWER LAND TRUST, IS A 480 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHEAST SEDGWICK COUNTY AREA WHICH IS BEING PRESERVED AS A WILDLIFE AREA WITH DEVELOPING RECREATIONAL USES.
THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT OF A WILDLIFE PRESERVE, KNOWN AS THE SATTERTHWAITE WILDLIFE PRESERVE. THE PRESERVE ENCOMPASSES 80 ACRES OF DEVELOPING PARKLAND IN COWLEY COUNTY, KANSAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Andrusak President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Roger Kepley Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jim Michael Chief Exec. Officer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $27,500 |
Robin Turnmire Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Deborah Miller Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Diane Mcluen Board Member | Trustee | 8 | $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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $107,360 |
Investment income | $376 |
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 | $142,489 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $27,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,820 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $570 |
Advertising and promotion | $42 |
Office expenses | $1,902 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,503 |
Travel | $624 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,176 |
Insurance | $6,429 |
All other expenses | $8,405 |
Total functional expenses | $76,166 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $96,755 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $58,300 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $53,103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $966,871 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $25,684 |
Other assets | $50,164 |
Total assets | $1,250,877 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,692 |
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 | $966,871 |
Total liabilities | $1,008,563 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $242,314 |
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 | $1,250,877 |