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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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LL FOUNDATION ACTS AS A LAND TRUST TO OPERATE AN IN-LIEU FEE STREAM AND WETLAND PROGRAM (ILF PROGRAM) AND HOLD CONSERVATION EASEMENTS IN PERPETUITY. THE COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PROGRAM CREATES, RESTORES, ENHANCES AND/OR PRESERVES WETLAND AND/OR STREAM RESOURCES TO OFFSET THAT IMPACTED BY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
PROMOTE YOUTH EDUCATION IN OUTDOOR RECREATION, WILDLIFE, AGRICULTURE, AND CONSERVATION VIA PERIODIC NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING AREA OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPONSORING YOUTH SQUIRREL, WATERFOWL, RABBIT AND PHEASANT HUNTS AND SUPPORTING LOCAL CONSERVATION MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES.
SUPPORT LANDOWNERS FIGHTING STREAMBANK EROSION AND FLOODPLAIN LOSS BY MEETING WITH COUNTY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO REACH LANDOWNERS. PROVIDING STREAMBANK RESTORATION ENHANCEMENT AND PRESERVATION AT NO COST TO THE LANDOWNER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Curtis Scott Martin Exec Director | Trustee | 40 | $89,425 |
Katie Weisehan Asst Exec Director | Trustee | 40 | $43,175 |
George Larry Pollard President | Officer | 25 | $0 |
Daniel Ramsey Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robert Miller Sec/treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Doug Helmers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $99,214 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $99,214 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,990,708 |
Investment income | $412 |
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 | $2,090,334 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,113 |
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. | $132,600 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,737 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,952 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,929 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,359 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,423 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,602 |
Office expenses | $9,505 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,048 |
Travel | $12,804 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,009 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,608,600 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $474,473 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,832 |
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 | $115,000 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,172,495 |
Total assets | $2,819,800 |
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 | $1,770 |
Total liabilities | $1,770 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,818,030 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,819,800 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ll Foundation has recieved totaling $2,148,343.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Land Learning Foundation Keytesville, MO PURPOSE: TRANFER ASSETS TO FOUNDATION TO USE TO FOSTER STEWARDSHIP THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, YOUTH EDUCATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. | $1,872,495 |
The Land Learning Foundation Keytesville, MO PURPOSE: TRANFER ASSETS TO FOUNDATION TO USE TO FOSTER STEWARDSHIP THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, YOUTH EDUCATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. | $151,037 |
The Land Learning Foundation Keytesville, MO PURPOSE: TRANFER ASSETS TO FOUNDATION TO USE TO FOSTER STEWARDSHIP THROUGH OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE, YOUTH EDUCATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION. | $124,811 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Openlands Chicago, IL | $37,602,836 | $9,254,791 |
Land Trust For Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $24,045,092 | $4,129,324 |
Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | $10,642,016 | $3,351,729 |
Lake Forest Open Lands Association Lake Forest, IL | $65,831,069 | $6,633,518 |
Ll Foundation Keytesville, MO | $2,819,800 | $2,090,334 |
Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation Inc Elizabeth, IL | $13,683,840 | $1,728,367 |
Wolf River Conservancy Inc Memphis, TN | $15,646,537 | $1,584,192 |
Foothills Land Conservancy Rockford, TN | $17,441,879 | $1,293,860 |
Bluegrass Conservancy Inc Lexington, KY | $3,752,784 | $961,276 |
Missouri Prairie Foundation Columbia, MO | $12,789,105 | $3,556,155 |
Natural Land Institute Rockford, IL | $16,175,026 | $1,283,122 |
Land Conservancy Of Mchenry County Woodstock, IL | $5,381,426 | $728,324 |