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 12/2022, Public Lands Foundation generated $175.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $222.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.4% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
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. PLF AND BLM RENEWED OUR MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU). PLF THEN HOSTED TWO RECEPTIONS ON BEHALF OF BLM. PLF IS ALSO PARTNERING WITH BLM ON A HISTORY PROJECT WHICH WILL INVOLVE DIGITIZING VITAL RECORDS. PROVIDED TESTIMONY ON BLM'S 2023 APPROPRIATIONS TO THE HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE AND SENATE SUBCOMMITTEE ON THE INTERIOR.
WE HELD THE 5TH BIENNIAL STUDENT CONGRESS. THE STUDENTS SPENT A WEEK ON THE BOISE STATE CAMPUS DISCUSSING WILDLAND FIRE, ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND NEXT STEPS FOR THE BLM AND USFS TO TAKE IN ADDRESSING THE ISSUE. THIS YEARS THEME ATTRACTED THE MOST APPLICANTS EVER FOR THE 25 SPOTS.
EDUCATED MEMBERS ON LAND ISSUES AND PROVIDED INFORMATION AND BOOKS TO MEMBERS ON RELATED ISSUES. HELD ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR MEMBERS TO NETWORK AND SHARE VIEWS ON BLM ISSUES. THIS YEAR'S THEME WAS E-BIKE USE.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Allen Director At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Barron Bail State Representative Wa | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Dean Bibles Director At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Henri Bisson Director At Large | Trustee | 25 | $0 |
Ray Brady Sec/vp Dc Affairs | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Jim Currivan Director At Large | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $1,042 |
Membership dues | $22,045 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $126,732 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $149,819 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,196 |
Investment income | $10,435 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,732 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $175,182 |
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 | $83,225 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $6,367 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,095 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,088 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,590 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,909 |
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 | $4,030 |
Insurance | $1,225 |
All other expenses | $104,863 |
Total functional expenses | $222,392 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,899 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $24,199 |
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 | $4,394 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $370,783 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $430,275 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,311 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,311 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $427,013 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,951 |
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 | $430,275 |