William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc, operating under the name Palmer Land Conservancy, is located in Colorado Springs, CO. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (N32) the organization is classified as: Parks & Playgrounds, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Palmer Land Conservancy employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palmer Land 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 06/2021, Palmer Land Conservancy generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.8% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT SOUTHERN COLORADO'S LANDS FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PRESERVATION: FUNDS USED TO OBTAIN CONSERVATION EASEMENTS BY THE FOUNDATION TO PERMANENTLY SAFEGUARD THE HERITAGE OF SOUTHERN COLORADO COMMUNITIES THROUGH VOLUNTARY LAND PROTECTION.
STEWARDSHIP: FUNDS USED TO PROTECT THE ONGOING STEWARDSHIP, MAINTENANCE AND DEFENSE OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS HELD BY PALMER LAND CONSERVANCY.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION: FUNDS USED FOR INFORMING, ENGAGING, AND MOBILIZING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN CONSERVATION THROUGH EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca Jewett President & | Officer | 40 | $109,308 |
Nissa Steinhour Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Niznik Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vanda Dyson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Chostner Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ed Eberhart Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $394,643 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $981,018 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,375,661 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $71,502 |
Investment income | $277,526 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $493,788 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,223,881 |
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. | $137,953 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,488 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $436,474 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,205 |
Other employee benefits | $42,694 |
Payroll taxes | $54,013 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,482 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,969 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,007 |
Fees for services: Other | $394,818 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,918 |
Office expenses | $24,966 |
Information technology | $47,770 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,337 |
Travel | $333 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $20,596 |
All other expenses | $54,031 |
Total functional expenses | $1,473,662 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $165,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,164,270 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $51,960 |
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 | $20,348 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $389,983 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,293,422 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,125 |
Total assets | $8,093,853 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196,105 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $922,099 |
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 | $116,324 |
Total liabilities | $1,234,528 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,351,411 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,507,914 |
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 | $8,093,853 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that William J Palmer Parks Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $139,859.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Colorado Springs Health Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | | $85,000 |
Pikes Peak Community Foundation Colorado Springs, CO PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $17,200 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $17,000 |
Community First Foundation Arvada, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,659 |
Caring For Colorado Centennial Fund Denver, CO PURPOSE: BESSEMER FARMLAND CO | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western National Parks Association Tucson, AZ | $16,969,884 | $10,617,011 |
Davis & Weber Counties Canal Co Sunset, UT | $75,121,489 | $8,211,591 |
Memorial Park Tulsa, OK | $30,425,611 | $5,086,019 |
Steamboat Health & Recreation Association Steamboat Springs, CO | $16,901,518 | $6,123,576 |
Rocky Mountain Conservancy Estes Park, CO | $24,888,812 | $7,143,663 |
Ramah In The Rockies Denver, CO | $14,278,108 | $2,853,813 |
Fort Lyon Canal Company Las Animas, CO | $20,042,880 | $3,412,269 |
Doney Park Water Flagstaff, AZ | $8,658,378 | $2,522,367 |
Bear River Canal Co Tremonton, UT | $6,239,998 | $2,499,568 |
Durango Municipal Recreation Inc Durango, CO | $1,828,686 | $1,727,631 |
Strawberry High Line Canal Company Payson, UT | $4,583,401 | $1,788,945 |
Denver Tennis Park Inc Denver, CO | $14,829,310 | $1,270,663 |