Virginia United Land Trusts
- Assets
- $360.9k
- Revenue
- $512.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 81-4763271
Organization Overview
Virginia United Land Trusts is located in Richmond, VA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, 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. Virginia United Land Trusts 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 06/2022, Virginia United Land Trusts generated $512.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $323.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.8% per year over the past 4 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.
Since 2022, Virginia United Land Trusts has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $130,572. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VIRGINIAS UNITED LAND TRUSTS WAS FOUNDED TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION STATEWIDE AND TO COORDINATE CONSERVATION PLANNING AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LIKE OUR ANNUAL VIRGINIA LAND CONSERVATION CONFERENCE.THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VIRGINIAS DIVERSE CONSERVATION COMMUNITY TO MAGNIFY AND AMPLIFY LAND CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND ACHIEVE WIDESPREAD PROTECTION OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA'S NATURAL, CULTURAL, AND SCENIC RESOURCES, ENSURING THEIR LONG TERM BENEFITS FOR ALL VIRGINIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VIRGINIA'S UNITED LAND TRUST (VAULT) REGULARLY CONVENES LAND CONSERVATION PROFESSIONALS AND VOLUNTEERS. OUR WORK FOCUSES ON POLICY WORKGROUPS, THE IMPACT OF EMERGING AND CONTEMPORARY TOPICS, AND SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH OUR 22 LAND TRUST MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND THE SEVEN STATE AND FEDERAL EASEMENT HOLDING AGENCIES. DURING THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, VAULT SPONSORED THE VIRGINIA LAND CONSERVATION & GREENWAYS CONFERENCE WITH APPROXIMATELY 200 PARTICIPANTS REPRESENTING MORE THAN 100 ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES IN ATTENDANCE. THE CONFERENCE IS THE PRIMARY ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE VIRGINIA LAND CONSERVATION COMMUNITY WITH CLOSE TO 20 EDUCATIONAL AND BEST PRACTICES SESSIONS. IN RECOGNITION OF THE CRITICAL IMPORTANCE OF ACCELERATING LAND CONSERVATION IN VIRGINIA, VIRGINIA OUTDOORS FOUNDATION (VOF) AND VAULT LAUNCHED A CAPACITY BUILD GRANT FOR THE NONPROFIT LAND TRUST COMMUNITY, SPECIFICALLY FOR VAULT MEMBERS. THE GRANT IS FUNDED BY VOF AND ADMINISTERED BY VAULT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellen Shepard Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $70,192 |
Rex Linville Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen W Lemon Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hali Plourde-Rogers Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natasha Skelton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Parker C Agelasto Director | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $351,579 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $48,167 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $399,746 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $112,355 |
| 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 | $512,101 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $146,165 |
| 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. | $89,802 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,490 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,370 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,003 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $1,456 |
| Total functional expenses | $323,032 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $355,935 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $5,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $360,935 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $2,815 |
| Total liabilities | $2,815 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $199,284 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $158,836 |
| 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 | $360,935 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Virginia United Land Trusts has awarded $130,572 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Staunton, VA PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $11,825 |
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $10,505 |
BLACK FAMILY LAND TRUST PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
Richmond, VA PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
PIEDMONT ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCI PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
Annandale, VA PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATIION INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Virginia United Land Trusts has recieved totaling $38,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Virginia Environmental Endowment Richmond, VA PURPOSE: NATURAL AND NATURE-BASED SOLUTIONS, BEST PRACTICES FOR LAND CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA PURPOSE: CONFERENCE SPONSORHIP AND PARTNERSHIP TO RAISE AWARENESS & INCREASE SUPPORT FOR DEDICATED FUNDING FOR NATURAL RESOURCES IN VA | $12,500 |
The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $6,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Urban Land Institute Washington, DC | $92,103,819 | $79,416,255 |
Wilderness Society Washington, DC | $92,421,140 | $42,014,694 |
Volgenau Foundation Mclean, VA | $0 | $62,996,362 |
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | $74,900,022 | $12,655,425 |
Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | $11,176,423 | $6,128,085 |
Ward Burton Wild Life Foundation Halifax, VA | $25,797,227 | $8,618,554 |
Mainspring Conservation Trust Inc Franklin, NC | $16,628,331 | $8,106,773 |
Conserving Carolina Hendersonville, NC | $28,294,759 | $6,454,871 |
Blue Ridge Conservancy Boone, NC | $19,039,159 | $5,980,472 |
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Wilmington, NC | $57,014,249 | $7,074,843 |
Three Rivers Land Trust Inc Salisbury, NC | $28,118,166 | $3,204,068 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |