Public Lands Foundation
- Assets
- $571.2k
- Revenue
- $341.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 06/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 54-1437054
Organization Overview
Public Lands Foundation is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Public Lands Foundation 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, Public Lands Foundation generated $341.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $145.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.0% 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
ADVOCATE FOR PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC LANDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCATED FOR EFFECTIVE MANGEMENT OF 245 MILLION ACRES OF PUBLIC LAND ADMINISTERED BY BLM FOR THE PUBLIC'S BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT. PRODUCED QUARTERLY ISSUES OF NEWSLETTER "THE PUBLIC LANDS MONITOR" WITH A DISTRIBUTION TO ABOUT 1000 RECIPIENTS. PROVIDED RECOMMENDATIONS AND INPUT ON VARIOUS ISSUES TO THE BLM, DEPARMENT OF THE INTERIOR AND CONGRESS.
EDUCATED MEMBERS ON LAND ISSUES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND BOOKS TO MEMBERS ON RELATED ISSUES. HELD A VIRTUAL CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS TO NETWORK AND SHARE VIEWS ON BLM ISSUES. PLF CELEBRATED THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT WITH A SERIES OF PUBLIC EVENTS. FOUR FORUMS WERE HELD ONLINE TO ADDRESS ISSUES THE BLM IS FACING IN ITS NEXT 25 YEARS. TWO-IN PERSON RECEPTIONS WERE HELD HONORING THE BLM DIRECTOR, THE NEW BLM FOUNDATION AND THE WORK OF OUR PUBLIC LAND MANAGERS OVER THE LAST 75 YEARS.
AWARDED TWO $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS EARNING DEGREES IN PUBIC LAND MANAGMENT OR RELATED FIELDS. NEITHER STUDENT HAD ANY RELATIONSHIP TO PLF BOARD MEMBERS OR ORGANIZATION MEMBERS. 21 STUDENTS APPLIED FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ed Shepard President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Beau Mcclure VP Of Operations/az Rep. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Ray Brady Sec/vp Dc Affairs | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Dwight Hempel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Don Simpson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Courtney Lyons-Garcia Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $3,669 |
| Membership dues | $16,783 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $262,167 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $282,619 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $9,323 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $49,544 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $341,486 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $68,405 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,233 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,906 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,800 |
| Office expenses | $711 |
| Information technology | $11,503 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $970 |
| 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 | $3,840 |
| Insurance | $1,225 |
| All other expenses | $42,755 |
| Total functional expenses | $145,756 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,271 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,641 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,000 |
| 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 | $89 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,424 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $534,812 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $571,237 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $332 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,829 |
| 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 | $7,161 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $547,909 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,167 |
| 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 | $571,237 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Public Lands Foundation has recieved totaling $146.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $146 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | $22,827,325 | $54,050,067 |
Oceana Inc Washington, DC | $64,267,240 | $35,660,414 |
Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | $217,137,686 | $82,818,237 |
Partnership Project Inc Washington, DC | $20,910,216 | $34,840,309 |
American Rivers Inc Washington, DC | $18,554,152 | $18,619,634 |
Friends Of The Earth Washington, DC | $20,564,568 | $17,624,249 |
American Council For An Energy Efficient Economy Washington, DC | $16,572,613 | $13,111,647 |
Alliance For The Chesapeake Bay Inc Annapolis, MD | $4,103,487 | $10,354,078 |
Clean Future Action Fund Washington, DC | $4,072,581 | $11,501,444 |
Environmental Integrity Project Washington, DC | $4,830,575 | $6,222,840 |
Alaska Wilderness League Washington, DC | $4,358,317 | $4,730,276 |
Tennessee Wildlife Federation Incorporated Nashville, TN | $6,311,367 | $5,679,425 |