Piedmont Environmental Council
- Assets
- $11.0m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 70
- Location
- Warrenton, VA
- Founding
- 05/1973
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 54-0935569
Organization Overview
Piedmont Environmental Council is located in Warrenton, VA. The organization was established in 1973. 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 12/2022, Piedmont Environmental Council employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Piedmont Environmental Council 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 12/2022, Piedmont Environmental Council generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 8 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 2016, Piedmont Environmental Council has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $842,075. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL RESOURCES, RURAL ECONOMY, HISTORY AND BEAUTY OF THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION, STEWARDSHIP AND HABITAT-RESEARCH THE ECONOMICS OF RURAL LAND PRESERVATION, PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION ON LAND CONSERVATION OPTIONS AND ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE VITAL PROPERTY; PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS ON NATIVE HABITAT LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. PEC HAS HELPED LANDOWNERS PERMANENTLY PROTECT MORE THAN 439,000 ACRES OF RURAL OR NATURAL LAND. CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELP ENSURE THAT THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT IS ALWAYS CHARACTERIZED BY ITS OPEN SPACES, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURAL RESOURCES.
FARMS AND FOOD - EDUCATE CONSUMERS AND INSTITUTIONS ABOUT LOCAL FOOD AND FARMS, AND CONNECT THEM WITH FRESH, HEALTHY LOCAL FOOD SOURCES THROUGH THE "BUY FRESH BUY LOCAL" PROGRAM. PEC ALSO SUPPORTS EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS THROUGH WORKSHOPS THAT CONNECT PIEDMONT LANDOWNERS AND FARMERS SEEKING FARMLAND TO LEASE OR PURCHASE, PARTICIPATION IN AND PROMOTION OF STATE AND NATIONAL NEW AND BEGINNING FARMER INITIATIVES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FARMER-CHEF EXPRESS ONLINE SERVICE TO CONNECT LOCAL FARMERS TO RETAILERS, THE MANAGEMENT OF DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS FOR INNOVATIVE PASTURE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND LEASING PEC OWNED LAND TO LOCAL FARMERS FOR AGRICULTURAL USES. TRANSPORTATION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT - PROMOTE ORDERLY ECONOMIC PROGRESS SENSITIVE TO CONSERVING RESOURCES; ANALYZE THE IMPACT OF PLANNED ROADWAYS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ALTERNATIVES THAT MINIMIZE DAMAGE TO THE VIRGINIA PIEDMONT.OUTREACH AND EDUCATION - MANAGE THE PEC SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM; EDUCATE LOCAL CITIZENS ON MISSION RELATED ISSUES THROUGH PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA; ORGANIZE EVENTS ON LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT ISSUES, LOCAL FARMS AND FOOD, NATIVE HABITAT AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF PIEDMONT COMMUNITIES.
COUNTY ISSUES - ANALYZE COUNTY PLANNING PROPOSALS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND DEVELOP SOUND CONSERVATION ALTERNATIVES.
LAND USE AND POLICY - ANALYZE LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT AFFECT VIRGINIA'S NORTHERN PIEDMONT AND PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jean Perin Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Birdsall III Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Hamilton Moses III Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Laurie Volk Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Leslie Cockburn Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Linda Boo Ingram Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Shenandoah Stream Works Llc Construction | 12/30/19 | $174,031 |
Williams Mullen Legal Services | 12/30/19 | $118,051 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $668,954 |
| Related organizations | $1,755,428 |
| Government grants | $113,097 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,208,828 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $589,389 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,746,307 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,537 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$285,267 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,588,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $123,161 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,079 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $383,866 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $236,228 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,123,250 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $139,910 |
| Other employee benefits | $953,086 |
| Payroll taxes | $286,568 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $96,143 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,865 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $68,306 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $541,255 |
| Advertising and promotion | $16,403 |
| Office expenses | $218,954 |
| Information technology | $97,571 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,629 |
| Travel | $66,710 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110,034 |
| Interest | $1,486 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $175,585 |
| Insurance | $60,859 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,870,397 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $687,622 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $377,869 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $151,933 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $113,935 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,655,961 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,019,973 |
| Total assets | $11,007,293 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $396,334 |
| 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 | $125,851 |
| Total liabilities | $522,185 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,697,315 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,787,793 |
| 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 | $11,007,293 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Piedmont Environmental Council has awarded $72,040 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TOWN OF GORDONSVILLE PURPOSE: PARK DESIGN | $25,000 |
RAPPAHANNOCK CENTER FOR EDUCATION PURPOSE: BEEF CUTTER TRAINING COURSE | $19,000 |
ELDON FARMS PURPOSE: PGBI INCENTIVE | $8,540 |
SPERRYVILLE COMMUNITY ALLIANCE PURPOSE: SPERRYVILLE TRAIL MASTER PLANNING | $19,500 |