Prickly Pear Land Trust is located in Helena, MT. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Prickly Pear Land Trust employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prickly Pear 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, Prickly Pear Land Trust generated $9.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.6% 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 INSPIRE CONNECTIONS TO THE LANDSCAPES, WATER, WILDLIFE, RECREATION AND AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE OF WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA THROUGH CONSERVATION, NOW AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONSERVATION LAND AND EASEMENT ACQUISITION, ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION, & MONITORING - PLANNINGAND ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS OR FEE LAND TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT CONSERVATION AND/ORRECREATIONAL VALUES OF SPECIFIC LAND PARCELS. PPLT ALSO ORCHESTRATES ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION EFFORTSON KEY PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, PUBLIC LAND MANAGEMENTAGENCIES AND OTHER CONSERVATION GROUPS. DURING 2022, PPLT PERFORMED RESTORATION ACTIVITIES ON~600 ACRES OF PRIVATE LAND AND COMPLETED 4 CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN 2 COUNTIES AND ALONG 4WATERWAYS.
MONTANA ASSOCIATION OF LAND TRUSTS IS A PROGRAM SPONSORED BY PPLT IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER MONTANA LAND TRUSTS TO SUPPORT LAND CONSERVATION ACTIVITY IN MONTANA AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THESE EFFORTS. MALT ACTIVITY INCLUDED ADVOCACY FOR MONTANA LAND TRUSTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
TRAILS AND PARKS PROGRAM - PLAN DEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE. THE GROVE PARKWAS COMPLETED AND OPENED IN EAST HELENA. BARKING DOG TRAIL REROUTE COMPLETED ON USFS LANDS.PARK AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE CONTINUED IN HELENA'S SOUTH HILLS AND AT TENMILE CREEK PARK. OVERONE THOUSAND HOURS OF CONTRACT AND VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE RECORDED IN CONSTRUCTION ANDMAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dawn North Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dennis Milburn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Utterback Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Beaver Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Tietz President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Paula Jacques Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $7,189 |
Membership dues | $263,016 |
Fundraising events | $99,600 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,339,143 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,593,822 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,432,137 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,302,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $51,988 |
Investment income | $42,019 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $201 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $23,334 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $11,928 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,438,886 |
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. | $126,912 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,670 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $518,676 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,306 |
Other employee benefits | $56,781 |
Payroll taxes | $54,292 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,495 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,368 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $14,295 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,407 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,550 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,634,308 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $775,556 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $120,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $287,782 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,554 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,220 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $613,154 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,804,758 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,521,753 |
Total assets | $9,132,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $90,321 |
Grants payable | $1,351,407 |
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 | $1,441,728 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,103,326 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,587,723 |
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 | $9,132,777 |