Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County

Organization Overview

Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County is located in Lancaster, PA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, 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. Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County 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, Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County generated $954.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROMOTE, SUPPORT, AND SUSTAIN THE STEWARDSHIP, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NFWF PA IN THE BALANCE THE PA IN THE BALANCE: FOCUS LANCASTER GRANT IS AIMED AT LEVERAGING SUPPORT FROM THE CAMPBELL FOUNDATION CLEAN WATER PARTNER'S GRANT TO SUPPORT A REGION-WIDE COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TOWARDS WATER QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS WITHIN LANCASTER COUNTY. THE GRANT CAPITALIZES ON EXISTING PROGRAMS TO GROW MOMENTUM AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. THE GRANT FUNDS SUPPORT SEVERAL REGIONAL PARTNERS IN BUILDING UPON OUTREACH EFFORTS, SHARED DATA AND RESOURCES, AND DEVELOPING AN INTEGRATED FUNDING PROGRAM WHICH WILL LEVERAGE OTHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDING SOURCES TO SUPPORT CLEAN WATER EFFORTS LONG TERM. IT WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR OTHERS ADDRESSING NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION WHILE ACHIEVING MAXIMUM WATER QUALITY BENEFITS IN LANCASTER COUNTY.


LANCASTER COUNTY CLEAN WATER PARTNERS THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF LANCASTER COUNTY SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE COUNTYWIDE COLLABORATIVE, THE LANCASTER COUNTY CLEAN WATER PARTNERS, BY LEVERAGING FUNDING FOR A COORDINATOR POSITION TO BUILD A COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF PARTNERS, COORDINATE REGIONAL-SCALE RESTORATION PROGRAM DELIVERY TO LANCASTER COUNTY, AND ACHIEVE MAXIMUM WATER QUALITY BENEFITS. THIS FOCUS AND CONCENTRATED EFFORT ADDRESSES NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY WITHIN LANCASTER COUNTY IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION GOALS.


EXECUTIVE OUTREACH CLEAN WATER PARTNERS TO UTILIZE CONSULTANT SERVICES FROM JOHN COX FOR LANCASTER CLEAN WATER PARTNERS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THEIR MISSION TO ACHIEVE CLEAN AND CLEAR WATER IN LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. HE WILL WORK WITH REGULATORY ENTITIES (PADEP, USEPA, PA DEPARTMENT OF AG.) TO SECURE KEY AREAS OF SUPPORT, INLCUDING INDENTIFICATION AND/OR COMMITMENT OF FUNDING STREAMS, FLEXIBILITY AROUND THE RULES OF FUNDING COMMITMENTS TO AID IN THEIR RAPID DEPLOYMENTS AND RELAXIG OF ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS (BARRIERS TO ALLOW GREATER IMPLEMENATION FLEXIBILITY).


THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION HAS PUT IN PLACE A STEERING COMMITTEE, THE LANCASTER COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM (LCCWC). THE MISSION OF THE CONSORTIUM IS TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROACTIVE, EFFICIENT, AND COHESIVE STRATEGIES TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE WATERWAYS OF LANCASTER COUNTY, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS INTENDED TO REDUCE POLLUTION AND ACCELERATE RESTORATION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE LCCWC ARE PRIMARILY THROUGH GRANTS AND MEMBERSHIP DUES. ALSO, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOP FEES HAVE BEEN CHARGED TO GENERATE INCOME. LANCASTER COUNTY CLEAN WATER CONSORTIUM(LCCWC)STORMWATER MINI-GRANTS THE MINI-GRANT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT LCCWC MEMBERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP REDUCE NUTRIENT AND SEDIMENT LOADINGS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. THE FUNDS ARE RESERVED FOR MUNICIPALITIES, WATERSHED GROUPS, NON-PROFITS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS. THE GRANT MAY BE USED FOR DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS, MONITORING, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH. PA ADAPTIVE TOOLBOX - FISHING CREEK THE PROJECT'S GOAL IS TO ACHIEVE 100% LIVESTOCK STREAM EXCLUSION, TO SEEK GREATER PARTICIPATION IN CONSERVATION PLANNING AND PRACTICE IMPLEMENTATION, AND DEMONSTRATE A CORRELATION BETWEEN CONSERVATION EFFORTS, HERD HEALTH, AND FARM PROFITABILITY. OUR AIM IS TO FULFILL A PROOF OF CONCEPT USING A PROVEN TEAM AND WORK TO REPLICATE THIS APPROACH STATEWIDE. THE PROJECT WILL FOCUS ON THREE SUB WATERSHEDS OF FISHING CREEK, A REGION DOMINATED BY PLAIN SECT FARMS IN THE LANCASTER COUNTY REGION OF THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN. THE ADAPTIVE TOOLBOX HAS BEEN DEVELOPED WITH THE BENEFIT OF EXPERIENCE AND AFTER EXTENSIVE STAKEHOLDER INPUT ABOUT WHAT OPTIONS TO OFFER PRODUCERS IN ORDER TO ENTICE PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM DEP - COCALICO CREEK HEADWATERS FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION - CONSTRUCTION THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO ADDRESS EXISTING INVASIVE SPECIES AND LEGACY SEDIMENT IMPAIRMENTS WITHIN A PORTION OF THE COCALICO CREEK HEADWATERS THROUGH FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION TO DELIVER SIGNIFICANT NUTRIENT AND SEDIMENT LOAD REDUCTIONS, RESTORE AND CREATE WETLAND HABITAT, PROVIDE AN INTERCONNECTED FLOODPLAIN SYSTEM WITH SIGNIFICANT HYPORHEIC EXCHANGE BETWEEN SURFACE WATER AND GROUNDWATER, AND EFFECTIVELY ELIMINATE INVASIVE REED CANARY CURRENTLY DOMINATING THE SITE. CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST - CAPACITY BUILDING AWARD PROGRAM INITIATE PROJECTS TO DIVERSIFY NETWORK MEMBERSHIP; NETWORK COORDINATION, DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS, NETWORK COMMUNICATION AND PLANNING EFFORTS, AND TARGETED CAPACITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITHIN INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONS. ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN AND BENEFITING FROM FUNDING RESOURCES MUST BE WILLING TO WORK TOWARDS AN ENDURING AND SUSTAINABLE NETWORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jay Snyder
President
$0
Kent Gardner
Vice Pres, S
$0
Bradford Clubb
Treasurer
$0
Cory Rathman
Board Member
$0
Fritz Schroeder
Board Member
$0
Rosemary Sheaffer
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $712,321
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$237,611
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$949,932
Total Program Service Revenue$4,742
Investment income $0
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 $954,674

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County has awarded $20,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOROUGH OF DENVER

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS

$10,000

BOROUGH OF EPHRATA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT PROGRAMS

$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Conservation Foundation Of Lancaster County has recieved totaling $592,603.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: LANCASTER CLEAN WATER PARTNERS

$247,600
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE LANCASTER

$170,000
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT THROUGH MANURE INJECTION

$100,000
The Keith Campbell Foundation For The Environment Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: ADVANCING AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION - LANCASTER

$42,500
Arconic Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: WHAT'S THE CATCH? LAUNCHING ENVIRONMENTAL CURIOSITY WITH CRITICAL AUDIENCES

$25,000
Lancaster County Community Foundation

Lancaster, PA

PURPOSE: DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$7,503
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