Ll Foundation, operating under the name Land Learning Foundation, is located in Keytesville, MO. The organization was established in 2019. 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. Land Learning Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROTECT AND RESTORE STREAMS AND WETLANDS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST; PROMOTE YOUTH EDUCATION IN OUTDOOR RECREATION, WILDLIFE, AGRICULTURE, AND CONSERVATION; AND SUPPORT LANDOWNERS FIGHTING STREAMBANK EROSION AND FLOODPLAIN LOSS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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STREAMBANK AND WETLAND PROTECTION: ERODING AND EXPANDING STREAM CHANNELS CAN BE HIGHLY DESTRUCTIVE TO RIPARIAN LAND AND LANDOWNERS ARE INCREASINGLY FINDING TILLABLE SOIL BEING LOST TO STREAMBANK EROSION. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH PARTNERS TO DEVELOP CUSTOM PLANS FOR RESTORING AND STABILIZING STREAMBANKS AND CONSERVING THE LAND INTO THE FUTURE. WETLAND ECOSYSTEMS ARE KEY COMPONENTS TO CLEAN WATER INITIATIVES, HELP REDUCE FLOODING ON RIPARIAN LAND, CREATE HABITAT FOR BENEFICIAL SPECIES INCLUDING INSECTIVORES AND PROVIDE SPORTING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS CUSTOM WETLAND CONSERVATION PLANS FOR LARGE AND SMALL TRACTS AND SPECIALIZES IN HELPING LANDOWNERS WHO WANT TO PROTECT THEIR WETLAND. THE FOUNDATION HAS ASSISTED MANY DEVELOPERS AND LANDOWNERS WHO REQUIRE CLEAN WATER ACT SECTION 404 PERMITS THAT ARE REQUIRED WHEN A PROJECT PRODUCES UNAVOIDABLE IMPACT ON WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES (STREAMS AND WETLANDS). THROUGH IN-LIEU-FEE ADVANCED CREDIT SALES, THE FOUNDATION ENSURES PROJECTS WILL MEET FEDERAL REGULATORY STANDARDS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: THE FOUNDATION OFFERS FIELD EDUCATION EXPERIENCES FOR YOUTH DESIGNED TO ENGAGE PARTICIPANTS IN CONSERVATION AND OUTDOOR SPORTING ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO EDUCATES YOUTH ON WATER QUALITY AND THE FUTURE VALUE OF LAND CONSERVATION, HOST FISHING EVENTS, TRASH CLEAN UPS, WATER QUALITY TESTING, TREE AND POLLINATOR PLOT PLANTING, AND CONSERVATION DAYS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Curtis Scott Martin Exec Director | Trustee | 40 | $105,078 |
Katie Weisehan Asst Exec Director | Trustee | 40 | $65,420 |
George Larry Pollard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Miller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Ramsey Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Egemeyer Sec/treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $422,032 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $133,016 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $555,048 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,556,991 |
Investment income | $45,667 |
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 | $2,158,051 |
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. | $179,738 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,253 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,502 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $70,508 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $17,867 |
Office expenses | $4,565 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,806 |
Travel | $38,548 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,731 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $59,385 |
Total functional expenses | $2,367,715 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,238,252 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $291,288 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $219,759 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $597,000 |
Total assets | $3,346,299 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,310,566 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,035,733 |
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 | $3,346,299 |