Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc is located in Davidson, NC. The organization was established in 2001. 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 12/2023, Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc 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 12/2023, Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 66.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 69.3% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE DAVIDSON LANDS CONSERVANCY IS TO PROTECT LOCAL LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES, CONNECT LIVES TO NATURE, AND PROMOTE A CONSERVATION ETHIC. THE CONSERVANCY ADVANCES ITS WORK THROUGH FOUR CONSERVATION PROGRAMS OR PILLARS: LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP; URBAN FORESTRY; GREENWAYS AND TRAILS; AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION. THE FOOTPRINT OF THE CONSERVANCYS WORK ENCOMPASSES COMMUNITIES IN THE LAKE NORMAN REGION INCLUDING THE TOWN OF DAVIDSON, THE DAVIDSON EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, NORTHERN MECKLENBURG, SOUTHERN IREDELL AND WESTERN CABARRUS COUNTIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DAVIDSON LANDS CONSERVANCYS (DLC) CORE MISSION IS LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP. WE WORK WITH LANDOWNERS IN THE DAVIDSON, NC AREA TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AND TO STEWARD LAND. THIS WORK BENEFITS WATER QUALITY, OPEN SPACE, WILDLIFE HABITAT, TREE CANOPY, AND GREENWAY CONNECTIVITY, AS WELL AS OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND PLACE. THE WORK HELPS MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE. DLC ALSO PROMOTES GREENWAYS AND TRAILS TO ENHANCE RECREATION, CONNECTIVITY, AND CONSERVATION OF RIPARIAN CORRIDORS.
DLC PRESERVES AND ENHANCES THE COMMUNITY TREE CANOPY, URBAN FOREST AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH TREESDAVIDSON AND WILDLIFE HABITAT PROGRAMS. THESE ARE SCIENCE-BASED PROGRAMS TO PRESERVE, PLANT AND CARE FOR TREES AND NATIVE PLANTS. PROGRAM BENEFITS INCLUDE, COOLER STREETS, PARKING LOTS, AND BUILDINGS, NATURAL BEAUTY, BETTER AIR AND WATER QUALITY, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TREESDAVIDSON AND TREASURE TREE INITIATIVES.
DLC PROMOTES A CONSERVATION ETHIC THROUGH ITS EDUCATION PROGRAMS AIMED AT CHILDREN, RESIDENTS, LANDOWNERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND OTHERS ABOUT THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION AND THE BENEFITS AND PROPER CARE OF LAND AND ALL NATURAL RESOURCES. EDUCATION IS CORE TO EVERYTHING THE CONSERVANCY DOES AND OUR RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUTINGS, HOSTING A CONSERVATION EDUCATIONAL CLASS, NEWSLETTER, SOCIAL MEDIA AND OTHER CHANNELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dave Cable Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $45,000 |
Charlotte Welsby Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Griffith Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Ed Harris President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tom Shandley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Andersen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,675,186 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,091,043 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,675,186 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,114 |
Investment income | $26,053 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $75,650 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $48,521 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,838,720 |
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. | $45,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $14,909 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,575 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,112 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $32,160 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,351 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $687 |
Insurance | $4,479 |
All other expenses | $15,811 |
Total functional expenses | $7,804,406 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $467,780 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $355,120 |
Accounts receivable, net | $552 |
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 | $12,580 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $672,891 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,508,923 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $950,317 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $558,606 |
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 | $1,508,923 |