Northwest Arkansas Land Trust
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $5.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Fayetteville, AR
- Founding
- 12/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust employed 9 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 12/2021, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust generated $5.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $652.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 23.3% per year over the past 7 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
2021
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 798 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.
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 1 MORE MILE OF HIKING TRAIL, AND PROVIDED VALUABLE FIELD EXPERIENCE TO LAND STEWARDSHIP INTERNS. STAFF ENGAGED A LOCAL FARMER TO GROW FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ON A LAND TRUST PROPERTY, IMPLEMENTED NEW HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION TECHNIQUES ON NWALT PRESERVES INCLUDING PRESCRIBED FIRE, INSTALLED A NEW PARKING AREA FOR A PUBLIC PRESERVE, AND GATHERED SCIENTISTS FROM AROUND THE REGION TO DOCUMENT OVER 300 PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES ON AN NWALT PRESERVE.
COMMUNITY: ENGAGED WITH LOCAL AND STATE CONSERVATION PARTNERS, MUNICIPALITIES, AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO DISCUSS TOPICS SUCH AS WATERSHED PROTECTION AND LAND USE, ASSISTED IN THE CREATION OF A LOCAL PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION TO IMPLEMENT HABITAT MANAGEMENT AND RESTORATION PRACTICES ON PRIVATE LANDS, ASSISTED THE UNIVERSITY HERBARIUM WITH NATIVE SEED COLLECTION ON PRIVATE LANDS, HOSTED A CORPORATE VOLUNTEER CLEANUP EVENT ON AN NWALT PRESERVE, HOSTED CHILDREN AND ADULT EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS IN THE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM, COMPLETED AN ASSESSMENT OF AREAS IN THE REGION WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO NATURE, AND PARTICIPATED IN REGIONAL CITIZEN SCIENCE EVENTS.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Evins Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jenny Burbidge Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Eileen Jennings President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Don Walker Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Teresa Lane Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Mark Clippinger Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $63,987 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,035,949 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,071,690 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,099,936 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $104,915 |
| Investment income | $134,860 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$208 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,339,636 |
| 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 | $354,115 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,580 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,179 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $19,880 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,244 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,322 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,635 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,891 |
| Office expenses | $7,806 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,017 |
| Travel | $1,651 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,611 |
| Interest | $6,696 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,347 |
| Insurance | $9,759 |
| All other expenses | $9,741 |
| Total functional expenses | $652,046 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,667,157 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $176,645 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $452 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,061,906 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,449,046 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,355,206 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,172 |
| 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 | $101,905 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $114,077 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,469,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,771,462 |
| 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 | $7,355,206 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has recieved totaling $3,542,345.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Town Branch Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: LAKE FRANCES OPEN SPACE ACQUISITIONS | $3,060,405 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION MEASURES AND PROJECTS, AND DEVELOP A LONGEVITY PLAN. | $275,000 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | $100,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AND BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY TO LAUNCH AN AMBITIOUS "3 YEARS, 5,000 ACRES" LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP INITIATIVE. | $50,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: FARMLAND PRESERVATION - TO SUPPORT FARMLAND PRESERVATION EFFORTS, WHICH INCLUDES THE FARM-LINK, LEASE-TO-OWN, AND FARMER SELECT PROGRAMS. | $43,750 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: EXECUTIVE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Great Hearts America-Texas San Antonio, TX | $263,562,120 | $73,584,130 |
Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation Jackson, MS | $2,114,946 | $4,044,835 |
Bridging The Gap Inc Kansas City, MO | $2,728,222 | $2,269,512 |
Capital Area Corporate Recycling Counsel Baton Rouge, LA | $489,719 | $1,295,575 |
The Surplus Exchange Kansas City, MO | $451,054 | $812,302 |
Groundwork Dallas Dallas, TX | $954,498 | $1,218,414 |
Northwest Arkansas Land Trust Fayetteville, AR | $7,355,206 | $5,339,636 |
Scraps Kc Inc Kansas City, MO | $255,046 | $528,626 |
Building Conservation Trust Houston, TX | $4,828,647 | $701,445 |
Southern Conservation Corp Mcminnville, TN | $13,956,933 | $435,607 |
Floranthropy Houston, TX | $3,684 | $476,164 |
Green Project Inc New Orleans, LA | $656,693 | $449,437 |