Orient Land Trust is located in Villa Grove, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (U20) the organization is classified as: General Science, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Orient Land Trust employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orient Land Trust 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 12/2023, Orient Land Trust generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE CLOTHING-OPTIONAL EXPERIENCE AT ALL PROPERTIES; PRESERVE THE VIEWSHED INCLUDING LAND ACQUISITION; AND TO PROTECT NATURAL, WILD, AGRICULTURAL, AND HISTORIC RESOURCES IN THE NORTHERN SAN LUIS VALLEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VISITOR SERVICES: IN 2023, ORIENT LAND TRUST PROVIDED UNIQUE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF DAY AND OVERNIGHT VISITORS, INCLUDING LODGING AND CAMPING SERVICES. VISITORS ENJOYED THE PROPERTY'S MANY ATTRIBUTES, INCLUDING SOAKING IN NATURAL HOT SPRINGS, HIKING, VIEWING WILDLIFE, GEOLOGY, AND BAT CONSERVATION. VOLUNTEER CAMP HOSTS ASSISTED VISITORS, ESPECIALLY DURING THE BUSY SUMMER MONTHS. ORIENT LAND TRUST'S FACILITIES ARE A WONDERFUL MODEL FOR HYDROELECTRIC OFF-GRID ELECTRIC POWER.
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION: ORIENT LAND TRUST PROTECTS OVER 2,200 ACRES OF LAND. OLT CONTINUES ONGOING PROJECTS TO IMPROVE RIPARIAN AREAS, PROTECT INDIGENOUS SPECIES, AND ELIMINATE INVASIVE WEEDS. THE RESERVOIR AT THE RANCH IS HOME TO A PROGRAM WHICH PROTECTS RIO GRANDE CHUB AND RIO GRANDE SUCKER FISH SPECIES. AT OLT'S EVERSON RANCH, GARDEN AND RANCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDED CHICKENS FOR EGGS, CATTLE GRAZING, AND VEGETABLE AND FLOWER GARDENS. HISTORIC RANCH BUILDING RENOVATIONS ARE BEING PLANNED. THERE WERE ALSO VISITOR OPPORTUNITIES AND CAMPING AT THE RANCH THIS YEAR. CONSERVATION GOALS AT THE RANCH INCLUDE SOIL AND WATER RESTORATION. IN ADDITION, OLT COLLABORATES WITH ANOTHER LAND TRUST, WORKING UNDER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, EFFICIENTLY PROVIDING CONSERVATION OPTIONS TO AREA LANDOWNERS.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS: OLT PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL TOURS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER TO VISITORS PARTICIPATING IN ASTRONOMY, BAT, HYDROELECTRIC, AND GEOLOGY TOURS. MANY GUESTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN 2023.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcus D Bishop Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $72,080 |
Roger Courtemanche Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Jon Florey Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Scott Hamilton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Patrick Comiskey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Mike Allen Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $346,768 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $22,428 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $369,196 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,177,464 |
Investment income | $9,434 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,797 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,156 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $26,536 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,600,543 |
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. | $1,269 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,684 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,812 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $724,611 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,544 |
Other employee benefits | $143,529 |
Payroll taxes | $64,238 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,635 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,772 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $90,032 |
Information technology | $6,319 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $114,880 |
Travel | $23,436 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $277 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $136,611 |
Insurance | $82,962 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,558,195 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $182,640 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $379,407 |
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 | $17,263 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,727,786 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $568,997 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $37,888 |
Total assets | $4,913,981 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,265 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $101,541 |
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 | $3,477 |
Total liabilities | $167,283 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,254,316 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,492,382 |
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 | $4,913,981 |