Conservation Legacy is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (O51) the organization is classified as: Youth Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Conservation Legacy employed 2,150 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Legacy 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, Conservation Legacy generated $37.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $37.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION LEGACY ENGAGES FUTURE LEADERS WHO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE OUR NATION'S LANDS THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS - STEWARDS INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH SERVICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES AND PRESERVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES. PARTICIPANTS WORK WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS, AND NONPROFITS BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY, DEVELOPING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPORTING ECOSYSTEM HEALTH. IN 2022, THE STEWARDS PROGRAM COMPLETED 172,184 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 112,196 ACRES OF LAND AND MAPPED/SURVEYED 4,165,603 ACRES OF LAND.
SOUTHWEST CONSERVATION CORPS (SCC) OPERATES CONSERVATION SERVICE PROGRAMS ACROSS SOUTHERN COLORADO AND NORTHERN NEW MEXICO THAT ENGAGE YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND VETERANS ON PUBLIC LANDS. SCC WORKS TO FOSTER INCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS FOR POSITIVE GROWTH THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, LEADERSHIP, AND COMPASSION TOWARDS OUR LANDS AND COMMUNITIES. IN 2022, SCC COMPLETED 345,225 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 6,995 ACRES OF LAND, 153,945 ACRES WERE MAPPED/SURVEYED AND 435 MILES OF TRAIL WERE MAINTAINED/CONSTRUCTED.
ARIZONA CONSERVATION CORPS (AZCC) OPERATES PROGRAMS ACROSS ARIZONA ENGAGING INDIVIDUALS AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICE AND CONSERVATION. AZCC IS FOCUSED ON CONNECTING YOUTH, YOUNG ADULTS AND RECENT ERA MILITARY VETERANS WITH CONSERVATION SERVICE WORK PROJECTS ON PUBLIC LANDS. IN 2022, AZCC COMPLETED 204,112 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 11,994 ACRES OF LAND AND MAINTAINED OR CREATED 598 MILES OF TRAIL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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David Muraki Director - Until 11/22, Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Butch Blazer Interim Chair - Until 11/22, Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Hall Director Until 11/22, Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Benjamin Tuggle Vice Chair - Until 11/22 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ashley Hansen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Loretta Pineda Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Conservation Services | 12/30/22 | $379,419 |
Southwest Institute For Education & Cons Conservation Services | 12/30/22 | $105,526 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $6,195 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,529,152 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,589,126 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,124,473 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,584,198 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $31,947 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $108,080 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $36,970,899 |
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. | $637,436 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $333,522 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $24,894,565 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,606 |
Other employee benefits | $2,069,331 |
Payroll taxes | $2,025,310 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $139,410 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,739 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,549,128 |
Advertising and promotion | $50,159 |
Office expenses | $132,611 |
Information technology | $298,912 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $506,505 |
Travel | $1,223,753 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $235,457 |
Interest | $96,531 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $592,933 |
Insurance | $298,241 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $37,355,464 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $461,273 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $37,522 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $5,411,234 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,993,846 |
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 | $552,971 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,056,878 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,222,335 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $530,094 |
Total assets | $16,266,153 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,276,442 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $618,149 |
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 | $1,827,713 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $22,540 |
Other liabilities | $2,407,817 |
Total liabilities | $6,152,661 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,130,223 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $983,269 |
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 | $16,266,153 |