Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, 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. Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust generated $1.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. 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
ENSURING THE GORGE REMAINS A VIBRANT, LIVING PLACE- WONDROUS, WILD, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND TRUST - FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE LAND TRUST WORKS TO PRESERVE SCENIC GORGE LANDSCAPES, SAFEGUARD SENSITIVE HABITATS, STEWARD VITAL GORGE LANDS, AND STRENGTHEN GORGE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT - THIS PROJECT IS GROUNDED IN A COMMITMENT TO INCLUDE THOSE WHO ARE AFFECTED BY THE "BARRIERS" OF ACCESSIBILITY IN THE GORGE. THOSE BARRIERS CAN VARY GREATY INCLUDING PHYSICAL, CULTURAL, OR EVEN ECONOMIC. FRIENDS IS WORKING ON A LONG-TERM VISION FOR TWO PROPERTIES, CAPE HORN AND CATHERINE CREEK. IN THE FUTURE THESE LAND TRUST PRESERVES MAY PROVIDE ACCESSIBLE HIKING TRAILS, PICNICKING AND GATHERING SPACES, EDUCATIONAL FEATURES, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, AND VIEWPOINTS OF THE GORGE.
GORGE TOWN TO TRAILS - FRIENDS WORKS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC HIKING TRAILS AND STRENGTHEN GORGE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS THROUGH THE CREATION OF A NEW 200-MILE LOOP TRAIL NETWORK THAT ENHANCES GORGE RECREATION AND LOCAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Baugher President | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
David Michalek Sec/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Kevin Gorman Executive Dir. | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Greg Delwiche Trustee | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
John Nelson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vince Ready Trustee | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $927,354 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,955 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,023,309 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31,362 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $90,198 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,193,377 |
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 | $488,910 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $104,898 |
Payroll taxes | $35,895 |
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 | $139,542 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,953 |
Information technology | $26,509 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,999 |
Travel | $18,683 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,702 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86,202 |
Insurance | $6,516 |
All other expenses | $16,341 |
Total functional expenses | $1,370,889 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $563,969 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $54,018 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $35,109 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,882,755 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,848,677 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $63,108 |
Total assets | $13,447,636 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,245 |
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 | $27,245 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,566,204 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $854,187 |
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 | $13,447,636 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust has recieved totaling $47,714.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $26,114 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $21,600 |
Beg. Balance | $5,000 |
Ending Balance | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Arboretum Foundation Seattle, WA | $5,481,104 | $1,607,358 |
Friends Of The Columbia Gorge Land Trust Portland, OR | $13,447,636 | $1,193,377 |
Regional Water Management Foundation A Subsidiary Of The Aptos, CA | $1,147,688 | $1,410,511 |
Friends Of Lakewood Lakewood, WA | $2,245,343 | $1,016,543 |
Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association Bishop, CA | $1,264,767 | $1,026,872 |
Bellevue Botanical Garden Society Bellevue, WA | $3,036,634 | $855,722 |
Western Rivers Forestry Portland, OR | $23,321,308 | $14,485,130 |
Friends Of Robinson Gardens Inc Beverly Hills, CA | $1,449,540 | $710,330 |
Ccc Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | $550,019 | $494,441 |
Friends Of Ballona Wetlands Playa Del Rey, CA | $889,802 | $561,329 |
Valley Water Collaborative Modesto, CA | $577,754 | $980,077 |
Oregonians In Action Fund Tukwila, WA | $0 | $7,160 |