Howard County Conservancy Inc
- Assets
- $6.2m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Woodstock, MD
- Founding
- 11/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1712913
Organization Overview
Howard County Conservancy Inc is located in Woodstock, MD. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Howard County Conservancy Inc employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Howard County 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, Howard County Conservancy Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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
THE MISSION OF THE HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY IS TO EDUCATE CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT OUR NATURAL WORLD, PRESERVE THE LAND AND ITS LEGACY FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS AND MODEL RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY IS ENGAGED IN THE PRESERVATION OF RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. THE CONSERVANCY ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR LAND RESOURCES.MT. PLEASANT IS A 300-YEAR-OLD FARM NOW OPERATED AS A NATURE RESERVE AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. MT. PLEASANT IS LOCATED ON 232 ACRES OF ROLLING HILLS, WITH A VARIETY OF HABITAT AND IS IDEALLY SUITED FOR NATURE STUDY AND EXPLORATION. THE GUDELSKY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER, ON-SITE AT MT. PLEASANT, IS HOWARD COUNTY'S FIRST NATURE CENTER. DEDICATED TO EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECOSYSTEMS, THE CONSERVANCY FOCUSES ITS PROGRAMS ON LOCAL ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE FOUND IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED. THE CONSERVANCY HAS BEEN AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM SINCE 2003 AND HAS OTHER PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOWARD COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS, HOWARD COUNTY RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT, HOWARD COUNTY BIRD CLUB, HOWARD COUNTY BEEKEEPERS, HOWARD COUNTY BLACKSMITH GUILD AND OTHERS.THE HOWARD COUNTY CONSERVANCY REACHES MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE EACH YEAR THROUGH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS. WE ALSO OPERATE A NATURE PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 5. WE HOST PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AT OUR 232-ACRE MT. PLEASANT FARM IN WOODSTOCK, MD. OUR GROUNDS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DAWN TO DUSK DAILY AND FEATURE FIVE MILES OF TRAILS, COMMUNITY GARDENS, POLLINATOR GARDENS AND A COLLECTION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS. OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN DONATES 4,000 POUNDS OF PRODUCE EACH YEAR TO OUR LOCAL FOOD BANK. THE CONSERVANCY IS AN EDUCATIONAL PARTNER WITH THE HOWARD COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH OTHER NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO CONSERVE LAND THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS ON PROPERTIES THROUGHOUT HOWARD COUNTY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Margret Schumacher Boyd Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $137,719 |
Ryan Sturm CPA President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jahantab Siddiqui Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Marini Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janssen Evelyn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jonas Jacobson Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $81,818 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $168,260 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $582,576 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $56,189 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $832,654 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $400,880 |
| Investment income | $41,799 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $303,491 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $301,603 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,880,427 |
| 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. | $144,867 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,525 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $524,308 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,523 |
| Other employee benefits | $19,287 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,910 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,263 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,779 |
| Office expenses | $8,779 |
| Information technology | $17,639 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,500 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,286 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $148,959 |
| Insurance | $15,292 |
| All other expenses | $35,108 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,236,197 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $481,959 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $9,373 |
| 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 | $10,362 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,573,458 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,107,967 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,183,119 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192,899 |
| 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 | $102,950 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $295,849 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,645,723 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $241,547 |
| 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 | $6,183,119 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Howard County Conservancy Inc has recieved totaling $33,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Veverka Family Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
The Miller Family Foundation Inc Ellicott City, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $3,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA | $0 | $62,996,362 |
Natural Lands Trust Incorporated Media, PA | $288,000,033 | $16,114,941 |
Lancaster Farmland Trust Strasburg, PA | $11,698,413 | $9,676,102 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | $11,176,423 | $6,128,085 |
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation Halifax, VA | $25,797,227 | $8,618,554 |
Wildlands Conservancy Inc Emmaus, PA | $12,037,986 | $4,624,633 |
Land Preservation Trust Inc Cockeysville, MD | $3,484,964 | $2,822,614 |
National Park Trust Inc Rockville, MD | $5,183,362 | $2,956,887 |
Greentrust Alliance Inc Elkridge, MD | $3,574,474 | $1,758,433 |
North American Land Trust Chadds Ford, PA | $53,456,278 | $13,663,036 |
Patricia Dupont Foundation Wilmington, DE | $4,125,169 | $374,298 |
Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Inc Easton, MD | $23,199,237 | $1,493,932 |