Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.

Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Cable
Executive Dir.
$45,000
Charlotte Welsby
Director
$0
John Griffith
Director
$0
Ed Harris
President
$0
Tom Shandley
Director
$0
Janet Andersen
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation
Halifax, VA
$19,074,464
Volgenau Foundation
Mclean, VA
$24,507,878
Wolf River Conservancy Inc
Memphis, TN
$1,862,598
Davidson Lands Conservancy Inc
Davidson, NC
$7,838,720
Piedmont Environmental Council
Warrenton, VA
$6,588,230
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Asheville, NC
$12,655,425
Catawba Lands Conservancy
Charlotte, NC
$5,758,196
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
Wilmington, NC
$6,355,820
Blue Ridge Conservancy
Boone, NC
$6,857,073
Pee Dee Land Trust
Florence, SC
$3,618,727
Conserving Carolina
Hendersonville, NC
$15,794,430
Atlantic Coast Conservancy Inc
Jasper, GA
$16,439,975
Carolina Horse Park Foundation
Raeford, NC
$3,095,480
Beaufort County Open Land Trust Inc
Beaufort, SC
$2,639,314
Lowcountry Land Trust Inc
Charleston, SC
$7,219,594
Triangle Land Conservancy Inc
Durham, NC
$18,713,081
Three Rivers Land Trust Inc
Salisbury, NC
$6,475,193
Athens Land Trust Inc
Athens, GA
$2,698,765
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc
Nashville, TN
$2,150,264
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc
Franklin, NC
$3,310,560
Piedmont Land Conservancy
Greensboro, NC
$4,098,858
Foothills Conservancy Of North Carolina Inc
Morganton, NC
$5,228,642
Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project
Asheville, NC
$1,910,061
The Kiawah Island Natural Habitat Conservancy Inc
Kiawah Island, SC
$2,118,107
Carpet America Recovery Effort Care Inc
Dalton, GA
$1,393,528

Create an account to unlock the data you need.

or