Pontchartrain Conservancy is located in Metairie, LA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Pontchartrain Conservancy employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pontchartrain Conservancy 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 12/2023, Pontchartrain Conservancy generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 9 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND STEWARDSHIP THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECOLOGICAL BALANCE OF THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN, INCLUDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS. THE OUTREACH ACTIVITIES PROVIDE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS REGARDING OUR RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO THOSE THAT LIVE WITHIN AND AROUND THE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN. RESEARCH IS UNDERTAKEN IN AREAS SUCH AS URBAN AND RURAL STORM WATER, WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS, INDUSTRIAL DISCHARGES, AGRICULTURAL DISCHARGES, SALTWATER INTRUSION, COASTAL LAND LOSS, AND HABITAT RESTORATION.PC'S AWARD-WINNING WATER QUALITY PROGRAM HAS PRODUCED ONE OF THE LARGEST DATA SOURCES AVAILABLE ON THE QUALITY OF THE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN'S WATERWAYS. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR RESEARCH LED TO THE CLEANUP OF ONE OF THE LARGEST WETLANDS ALONG THE GULF COAST. PC'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM OFFERS EDUCATION, TECHNICAL HELP, AND ASSISTANCE WITH PERMITS TO THE OWNER/OPERATORS OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS IN THE LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN.PC'S COMMUNITY PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT THE LOUISIANA'S BEAUTIFUL PONTCHARTRAIN BASIN IS PRESERVED AND PROSPERING FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. PC'S NEW CANAL LIGHTHOUSE AND EDUCATION CENTER IS THE ONLY PLACE ON THE LAKE'S SOUTHSHORE FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO LEARN ABOUT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH WATER AND "TOUCH THE COAST." IN ADDITION TO DAILY TOURS LED BY PC EDUCATORS AND VOLUNTEER DOCENTS, WE PROVIDE NUMEROUS HANDS-ON STEM LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennifer Armentor Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Danielle Bourg Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carl Britt Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
David Campbell Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Patrick Cresson Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Elizabeth Ellison-Frost Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Coastal Reef Builders Inc Reef Construction | 12/30/19 | $143,760 |
Paul Connor & Associates Llc Legal Services | 12/30/19 | $105,443 |
Beyond Networks It Services | 12/30/19 | $117,686 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $40,420 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $880,386 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,359,700 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $215,320 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,280,506 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,136 |
Investment income | $4,380 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $25,724 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,147 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$26,885 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,650 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,357,502 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $97,837 |
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. | $263,895 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $202,681 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,153,924 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,352 |
Other employee benefits | $72,456 |
Payroll taxes | $101,298 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,267 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,446 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,050 |
Fees for services: Other | $791,308 |
Advertising and promotion | $205,894 |
Office expenses | $71,757 |
Information technology | $300,445 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $54,445 |
Travel | $54,537 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $13,037 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $126,782 |
Insurance | $43,932 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,589,554 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $177,456 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $718,640 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $193,293 |
Accounts receivable, net | $68,278 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,216 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $817 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $748,701 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $124,030 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $124,978 |
Total assets | $2,172,409 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $197,220 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $283,377 |
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 | $492,314 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $128,910 |
Total liabilities | $1,101,821 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $430,058 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $640,530 |
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 | $2,172,409 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pontchartrain Conservancy has awarded $202,235 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND PURPOSE: COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS | $172,135 |
VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE PURPOSE: DATA ANALYSIS AND MAPPING OF DATA - DERELICT CRAB TRAP | $30,100 |