Northwest Arkansas Land Trust
- Assets
- $8.5m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 58-1916568
Organization Overview
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust is located in Fayetteville, AR. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Arkansas 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 12/2022, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $753.4k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 22.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS THROUGH THE PERMANENT PROTECTION OF LAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND CONSERVATION: THE ORGANIZATION WORKED WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND PARTNERS TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT AN ADDITIONAL 852.5 ACRES OF PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS. THESE LANDS BENEFIT THE PUBLIC AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY PROTECTING CLEAN WATER, WILDLIFE HABITAT, PLACES TO ENJOY NATURE, SCENIC VIEWS, CULTURAL SITES, LOCAL FOOD AND FARMLAND, AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN ACCREDITED BY THE LAND TRUST ACCREDITATION COMMISSION SINCE FEBRUARY 2015 AND ACHIEVED 5-YEAR REACCREDITATION IN 2020. THIS IMPORTANT RECOGNITION INDEPENDENTLY CONFIRMS THAT THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE HIGHEST STANDARDS IN LAND CONSERVATION AND NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT. IN PARTICULAR, IT ASSURES THAT THE ORGANIZATION FULFILLS ITS RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSERVE ITS LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY.
LAND STEWARDSHIP:THE ORGANIZATION STAFF MONITORED ALL LANDS CONSERVED BY THE LAND TRUST, IMPLEMENTED LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS ON FEE OWNED PRESERVES, RESTORED HABITAT FOR SPECIES OF GREATEST CONSERVATION NEED, MAINTAINED AND ENHANCED PUBLIC ACCESS ON APPROPRIATE SITES ADDING NEW BOARDWALKS, BRIDGES, AND INTERPRETVE SIGNS AND PROVIDED VALUABLE FIELD EXPERIENCE TO LAND STEWARDSHIP INTERNS. STAFF IMPLEMENTED NEW HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES ON NWALT PRESERVES INCLUDING PRESCRIBED FIRE, CONDUCTED BOTANICAL SURVEYS ON NEW PROPERTIES, BEGAN RESTORATION OF A BIRD SANCTUARY, AND BEGAN THE REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 400 ILLEGALLY DUMPED TIRES ON A PRESERVE.
COMMUNITY: ENGAGED WITH LOCAL AND STATE CONSERVATION PARTNERS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS TOPICS SUCH AS WATERSHED PROTECTION AND LAND USE, HOSTED A CORPORATE VOLUNTEER CLEANUP EVENT ON AN NWALT PRESERVE, HOSTED CHILDREN AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, AND PARTICIPATED IN REGIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE EVENTS. HOSTED CHILDREN AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS ON NWALT PUBLIC ACCESS PRESERVES,COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL CONSERVATION PARTNERS TO ENGAGE PUBLIC ON WATER QUAILTY PROTECTION STRATEGIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenny Burbidge President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Clippinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele A Harrington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eileen Jennings Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jami Lockhart Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Walker Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,077 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,156,600 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,256,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,169,677 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,878 |
| Investment income | $20,660 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,223,237 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $424,715 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $31,405 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,407 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,493 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,841 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,407 |
| Fees for services: Other | $28,610 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,235 |
| Office expenses | $10,882 |
| Information technology | $4,480 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,500 |
| Travel | $7,780 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,379 |
| Interest | $3,921 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,872 |
| Insurance | $9,088 |
| All other expenses | $5,076 |
| Total functional expenses | $753,407 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $450,201 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $436,445 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,000 |
| 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 | $452 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,414,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,140,743 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,478,018 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,669 |
| 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 | $18,669 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,660,720 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,798,629 |
| 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 | $8,478,018 |