Piedmont Land Conservancy
- Assets
- $22.4m
- Revenue
- $4.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
- Founding
- 08/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 56-1704433
Organization Overview
Piedmont Land Conservancy is located in Greensboro, NC. The organization was established in 1990. 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 06/2024, Piedmont Land Conservancy employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Piedmont Land Conservancy 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 06/2024, Piedmont Land Conservancy generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY PROTECTS OUR REGION'S NATURAL LANDS, FAMILY FARMS AND WATERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LIVING THINGS THROUGH LAND PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVED SPACES, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE. WE ENVISION A HEALTHY, THRIVING REGION WITH ABUNDANT CLEAN WATERS, PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, ENABLED BY A NETWORK OF PERMANENTLY PROTECTED LANDS.PLC WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT IMPORTANT LAND RESOURCES THROUGH CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS, ACQUISITION OF PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF PREVIOUSLY PROTECTED LANDS. THESE STRATEGIES HELP PRESERVE FAMILY FARMS, MAINTAIN CLEAN WATERS, PROTECT SPECIAL NATURAL AREAS, AND ENHANCE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LANDS. PLC CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTINGS, AND TRAIL ACCESS TO PROTECTED PROPERTIES AND NATURE PRESERVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS - DURING 2024, PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY PLACED 661 ACRES OF PROPERTY UNDER PERMANENT CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AT A COST OF $322,262 AND ACQUIRED 181 ACRES OF PROPERTY AT A COST OF $2,887,346. A 1-ACRE PROPERTY WAS SOLD FOR A PRICE OF $30,728. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO BEGAN WORK ON SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS THAT ARE EXPECTED TO RESULT IN PROPERTY BEING PROTECTED IN FISCAL 2025.
PUBLIC EDUCATION - PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY CONDUCTED SEVERAL COMMUNITY EVENTS DESIGNED TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE CRITICAL NEED TO PRESERVE OPEN SPACES AND FARMLAND IN THE RAPIDLY-DEVELOPING PIEDMONT AREA OF NORTH CAROLINA. THESE EVENTS INCLUDED OPEN HOUSES AND CLEAN-UP SESSIONS OF PROTECTED PROPERTIES, VISITS TO SCHOOLS, PRESENTATIONS TO CIVIC CLUBS AND CHURCH GROUPS, AND OTHER MEANS OF INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR LAND PRESERVATION.
LAND STEWARDSHIP - MOST OF THE LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION CARRY A PERPETUAL STEWARDSHIP OBLIGATION. PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY IS CHARGED WITH MONITORING THE USE OF PROPERTY UNDER CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. IN FULFILLING THIS RESPONSIBILITY, AGENCY PERSONNEL VISIT ALL PROTECTED PROPERTIES AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY TO OBSERVE THE PROPERTY FOR APPROPRIATE USES UNDER THE EASEMENT OR PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James W Bryan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
R Scott Mcneely Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Frankie T Jones Sr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Will Truslow Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Craft Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erika Von Isenburg Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $294,456 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,050,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,917,351 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,345,424 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $36,210 |
| Investment income | $342,646 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $27,258 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$681,960 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $11,813 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,098,858 |
| 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. | $244,486 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,195 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $518,332 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,031 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,267 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,124 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,167 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $30,035 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,598 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,337 |
| Travel | $20,722 |
| 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 | $7,458 |
| Insurance | $39,272 |
| All other expenses | $52,180 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,914,004 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $661,373 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,606 |
| 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 | $21,064 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,240 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,856,267 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $15,806,046 |
| Total assets | $22,400,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,889 |
| 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 | $487,659 |
| Total liabilities | $563,548 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,498,652 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,338,396 |
| 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 | $22,400,596 |