Conservation Legacy
- Assets
- $15.0m
- Revenue
- $26.3m
- Investments
- $1.3m
- Employees
- 2,047
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 84-1450808
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Conservation Legacy employed 2,047 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 12/2020, Conservation Legacy generated $26.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $26.9m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 11.2% 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
2020
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:
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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 2021, THE STEWARDS PROGRAM COMPLETED 565,982 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 91,824 ACRES OF LAND, MAPPED/SURVEYED 416,314 ACRES OF LAND AND COLLECTED 686 SURVEYS/SAMPLES IN SUPPORT OF LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT NEEDS.
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 2021, SCC COMPLETED 295,936 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 6,601 ACRES OF LAND, 133,371 ACRES WERE MAPPED/SURVEYED AND 544 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 2021, AZCC COMPLETED 162,081 HOURS OF SERVICE, IMPROVED 6,876 ACRES OF LAND AND MAINTAINED OR CREATED 646 MILES OF TRAIL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Spath Until 092021 Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $179,279 |
Amy Sovocool Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $144,544 |
Paul Schmidt Western Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $104,058 |
Gail Loveland Barille Eastern Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,205 |
Elwood York Chair Until 11/21 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Butch Blazer Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps Conservation Serivces | 12/30/21 | $190,853 |
Idealist Consulting Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $117,115 |
Geological Society Of America Conservation Serivces | 12/30/21 | $105,120 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,184,449 |
| Investment income | $11,028 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $16,260 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,548 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,319,010 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $427,446 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,621,323 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $101,619 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,267,034 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,409,444 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,775 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,962 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $631,870 |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,352 |
| Office expenses | $122,027 |
| Information technology | $151,472 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $445,245 |
| Travel | $1,184,612 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $67,556 |
| Interest | $58,537 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $484,463 |
| Insurance | $184,002 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $26,880,354 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,588,631 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $106,605 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,803,974 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $866,333 |
| 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 | $263,723 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,283,386 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,402 |
| Total assets | $14,995,097 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $905,438 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $618,414 |
| 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 | $1,007,476 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,915,800 |
| Other liabilities | $1,924,921 |
| Total liabilities | $6,372,049 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,623,048 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Conservation Legacy has recieved totaling $1,701,137.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Colorado Youth Corps Association Denver, CO PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION | $838,994 |
Foundation For The Carolinas Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT | $150,000 |
Catena Foundation Carbondale, CO PURPOSE: WATERSHED HEALTH- TRIBAL RELATIONS; INDIAN YOUTH SERVICE CORPS | $147,395 |
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $95,900 |
American Forest Foundation Washington, DC PURPOSE: PARTNER IN FEDERAL GRANT | $86,752 |
The Colorado Health Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS | $75,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $175,081 |
| Net Contributions | $387,846 |
| Other Expense | -$475,127 |
| Ending Balance | $87,800 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Conservation Legacy Durango, CO | $14,995,097 | $26,319,010 |
Youth Seen Broomfield, CO | $74,377 | $811,067 |
Southern Arizona Community Sports Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,212,969 | $672,718 |
South Lakes Soccer Club Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $377,048 | $563,968 |
Vail Junior Hockey Club Edwards, CO | $322,872 | $486,894 |
Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group Inc Kansas City, KS | $1,152,320 | $1,247,383 |
Youth Challenge Inc Holyoke, CO | $431,876 | $401,879 |
Optimist International Bethany, OK | $319,544 | $220,743 |
Optimist International Norman, OK | $162,021 | $214,095 |
Casper Amateur Hockey Club Inc Casper, WY | $356,576 | $224,037 |
Arabian Jockey Club Acquisition Corporation Aurora, CO | $109,761 | $191,794 |
Junior Athletics Of The Midwest Inc Denver, CO | $0 | $0 |