Southern Conservation Trust Inc is located in Fayetteville, GA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 03/2022, Southern Conservation Trust Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Conservation Trust 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 03/2022, Southern Conservation Trust Inc generated $75.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 03/2022. 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:
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THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST ELEVATES NATURE THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL STEWARDSHIP OF PUBLIC AND CONSERVED LANDS AND BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO ALL AGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CONSERVATION - THE TRUST CONSERVES THE MOST IMPORTANT AND THREATENED LAND USING ALL THE TOOLS OF PRIVATE, VOLUNTARY LAND CONSERVATION. THE TRUST WORKS EXCLUSIVELY WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO FIND WAYS TO CONSERVE, FOREVER, THE SCENIC AND NATURAL VALUES OF THE LAND AND WATER. LANDOWNERS DONATE OR SELL A CONSERVATION INTEREST IN THEIR LAND, SUCH AS DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS OR FULL OWNERSHIP, TO THE TRUST. THE TRUST MANAGES THE LAND UNDER A STEWARDSHIP PLAN AND, IF NECESSARY, LEGALLY DEFENDS ITS CONSERVATION VALUES. THE TRUST ALSO IDENTIFIES PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS TO PURCHASE. FURTHER, THE TRUST CONSERVES WORKING FOREST AND AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR THE PURPOSE OF KEEPING THE LAND IN RESOURCE PRODUCTION. THE TRUST CONSERVED 51,309 ACRES.
PUBLIC NATURE AREAS - PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF LANDS ACQUIRED BY THE TRUST IS SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK IN WHICH THE TRUST IS INVOLVED. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO PROTECT CONSERVATION VALUES AND TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND COMMUNITY MEMBER FOR ALL TRUST PROPERTIES THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT. THE TRUST EVALUATES EVERY PROPERTY FOR ITS CONSERVATION VALUE, THE THREATS TO THESE VALUES, AND FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE CONSERVATION VALUES THROUGH RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT. THE TRUST HAS 8 PUBLIC NATURE PRESERVES.
EDUCATION - THE TRUST INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PRIVATE LAND CONSERVATION AND THE MISSION OF THE TRUST. METHODS INCLUDE FOCUSING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN PRIORITY AREAS, TARGETING TECHNICAL ADVISORS TO LANDOWNERS, SHOWCASING SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP, AND INTRODUCING THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH TOURS AND PUBLICATIONS. THE TRUST ALSO PROVIDES MULTIPLE CAMPS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATION TRUST'S ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION EFFORTS IN FAYETTE COUNTY IMPACTS 20,000+ STUDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH 24 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, FOUR PRIVATE SCHOOLS, AND DOZENS OF HOMESTEAD GROUPS. SCT OWNS AND OPERATES NESMITH ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AREA, THE FIRST IN AN EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS WITHIN FAYETTE COUNTY. SCT OFFERS FOUR FULL WEEKS OF CAMP WILD, AND EDUCATIONAL SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AT LINE CREEK AND THE RIDGE NATURE AREA. WORKING WITH CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY, WE HAVE IDENTIFIED OVER 740 BOX TURTLES AND LAUNCHED A PROTECTION PROJECT AT THE RIDGE NATURE AREA. SCT HOLD DOZENS OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OPENING OUR LATEST PROJECT, THE FAYETTE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (FEEC), LATER THIS YEAR. FEEC WILL BE A PREMIER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION DESTINATION SOUTH OF ATLANTA FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES TO LEARN ABOUT THE WONDERS OF NATURE IN GEORGIA AND HOW TO HAVE MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH NATURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Pace Quattlebaum Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $121,950 |
Stephanie Wagner Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Sameer Patharkar Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Hamner Board Member | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Jerry Peterson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Yates Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,015 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,285,961 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $260,733 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,295,976 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $41,050 |
Investment income | $96,409 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $41,034 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,421,972 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$246 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $75,606 |
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. | $133,722 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,372 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $696,772 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $64,061 |
Payroll taxes | $64,024 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $16,383 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,862 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,191 |
Fees for services: Other | $36,903 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $54,462 |
Information technology | $11,058 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,218 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,653 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $80,431 |
Insurance | $58,458 |
All other expenses | $4,457 |
Total functional expenses | $2,235,049 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $347,206 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,621,927 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $35,050 |
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 | $15,141 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,737,131 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,270,237 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $19,445,594 |
Total assets | $28,472,286 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $89,625 |
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 | $89,625 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $28,286,106 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $96,555 |
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 | $28,472,286 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Southern Conservation Trust Inc has recieved totaling $16,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Heritage Community Foundation Inc Mcdonough, GA PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $16,000 |
Beg. Balance | $97,055 |
Other Expense | $500 |
Ending Balance | $96,555 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Conservancy Of Southwest Florida Inc Naples, FL | $94,704,498 | $12,247,834 |
Soil Health Institute Morrisville, NC | $10,639,315 | $15,101,825 |
Alabama Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc Montgomery, AL | $2,356,882 | $9,016,810 |
North Carolina Coastal Federation Inc Newport, NC | $41,804,340 | $11,179,036 |
Sunshine State One-Call Of Florida Inc Debary, FL | $11,078,282 | $8,719,222 |
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc Edgefield, SC | $3,313,525 | $6,209,354 |
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Inc Linville, NC | $32,676,057 | $11,793,646 |
Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Inc Sanibel, FL | $41,236,821 | $6,688,886 |
Union Sportsmens Alliance Spring Hill, TN | $6,139,898 | $5,375,526 |
Cfa Interpretive Association Pisgah Forest, NC | $3,211,221 | $4,721,958 |
North Carolina League Of Conservation Voters Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $5,304,233 | $5,284,799 |
Coral Restoration Foundation Inc Tavernier, FL | $10,072,417 | $6,671,082 |