Public Lands Alliance
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 54-1123356
Organization Overview
Public Lands Alliance is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Public Lands Alliance employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Lands Alliance 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 09/2023, Public Lands Alliance generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 6 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
THE PUBLIC LANDS ALLIANCE (PLA) MISSION IS TO CONNECT, STRENGTHEN AND REPRESENT THE NONPROFIT PARTNERS OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS. PLA IS A VIBRANT NETWORK OF CLOSE TO 160 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PARTNER WITH PUBLIC LANDS IN EVERY U.S. STATE AND TERRITORY. THE ALLIANCE HAS STRENGTHENED THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN FORTY-FIVE YEARS THROUGH ITS NATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ADVOCACY. PLA WORKS FOR THE DAY WHEN AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS ARE UNDERSTOOD AND APPRECIATED, PRESERVED AND CONSERVED AND ENJOYED BY ALL. THE MOST DIRECT WAY TO REALIZE THIS VISION IS TO ENSURE THAT PUBLIC LANDS HAVE STRONG NONPROFIT PARTNERS WITH THE CAPACITY TO GALVANIZE PRIVATE SUPPORT,CATALYZE CHANGE AND TAKE STRATEGIC RISKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STRENGTHEN PLA OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING, CONSULTATION, AND NETWORKING EXPERIENCES THAT ENHANCE THE CAPABILITIES OF NONPROFIT PUBLIC LAND ORGANIZATIONS AND LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO SOLVE PROBLEMS, CREATE IMPACT, AND ACHIEVE SHARED MISSIONS THAT BENEFIT PUBLIC LANDS AND THEIR USERS. PLA DELIVERS ITS PROGRAMS ONLINE AND AT FACE-TO-FACE MEETINGS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW OFFERS CRITICAL EDUCATION, SHARED LEARNING, AND BEST PRACTICES TO MORE THAN 600 PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS FROM THE PUBLIC LANDS COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS. OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PARTNERSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM, WEBINARS, AND AN ONLINE EDUCATION RESOURCE LIBRARY. PLA HAS A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF AND PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND CAPACITY BUILDING WITH REFUGE FRIENDS ORGANIZATIONS.
REPRESENT PLA SERVES AS A NONPARTISAN ADVOCATE FOR BETTER PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS ON AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS, INCREASED FUNDING FOR PLACES AND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE MISSIONS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP, AND INCREASED LEARNING AND SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PUBLIC LANDS VISITORS. PLA PROVIDES TIMELY, COMPREHENSIVE INPUT TO AGENCY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THESE AND RELATED ISSUES FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF NONPROFIT PUBLIC LANDS PARTNERS. PLA ALSO ENGAGES AND EDUCATES ITS NONPROFIT MEMBERS ON ISSUES CRITICAL TO THEIR SUCCESS, INVITING THEM TO BECOME BETTER AND STRONGER ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
CONNECT PLA PROVIDES CURRENT, RELEVANT, AND CUSTOMIZED COMMUNICATION WITH NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCY PARTNERS,INDUSTRY BUSINESS PARTNERS, AND OTHER LIKE-MISSION ORGANIZATIONS. ITS ONLINE CONNECTED COMMUNITIES PLATFORM ENABLES GREATER NETWORKING BETWEEN NONPROFIT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING THEM ADDRESS CURRENT CHALLENGES AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH THEIR PEERS. PLA PUBLISHES AN ELECTRONIC MONTHLY NEWSLETTER WITH A SUBSCRIPTION TO MORE THAN 3,500 COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THAT MATCH THE SPECIAL INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC LANDS PARTNER COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Kissling Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Preiss - Outgoing Past - Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Page Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Caroline Ward Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Nyberg - Outgoing Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlton Murrey - Outgoing Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $308,736 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $173,616 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,193 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $482,352 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $828,686 |
| Investment income | $10,194 |
| 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 | $3,064 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,324,296 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $49,538 |
| 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. | $229,141 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,967 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $192,284 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $14,902 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,144 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,414 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,626 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $291,465 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $18,015 |
| Information technology | $37,816 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,289 |
| Travel | $17,054 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $243,259 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,860 |
| Insurance | $8,504 |
| All other expenses | $943 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,204,782 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $244,853 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $633,007 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,471 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,092 |
| 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 | $8,305 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,906 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,000,634 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,993 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $121,844 |
| 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 | $191,837 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $730,680 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $78,117 |
| 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 | $1,000,634 |