Public Lands Interpretive Association
- Assets
- $567.8k
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Los Ranchos De Abq, NM
- Founding
- 09/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 85-0292757
Organization Overview
Public Lands Interpretive Association is located in Los Ranchos De Abq, NM. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Public Lands Interpretive Association employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Public Lands Interpretive Association 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 09/2021, Public Lands Interpretive Association generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
THE MISSION OF THE PUBLIC LANDS INTERPRETIVE ASSOCIATION (PLIA) IS TO INSPIRE AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES OF AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS. THE WORK OF THE ASSOCIATION IS FACILITATED THROUGH COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE AND THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT AND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITH THE USDA FOREST SERVICE.PLIA SERVES VISITORS TO PUBLIC LAND AREAS IN ALL WESTERN STATES THROUGHTHE WEBSITE, WWW.PUBLICLANDS.ORG, IN PERSON IN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO, AND EMBRACES A LARGE SPECTRUM OF PUBLIC LANDS USERS. PLIA SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION MESSAGES TO UNDERSERVED PUBLIC LANDS USERS SUCH AS CAMPERS, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE USERS AND HUNTERS EITHER IN PERSON OR ONLINE THROUGH THE WEBSITE.PLIA USES GENERATED REVENUE TO SUPPORT THE INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF ASSOCIATED LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES. THIS IS DONE BY PROVIDING PLIA PAID STAFF IN FEDERAL VISITOR CENTERS, THROUGH PUBLISHING MATERIALS, FUNDING PRO
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PLIA IS INVITED TO OPERATE BOOKSTORES BY LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES TO HELP FULFILL THEIR MANDATE TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LANDS MANAGED BY THESE AGENCIES. ALL ITEMS SOLD BY PLIA IN THESE SITE SPECIFIC SALES AREAS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE, ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE APPROPRIATE LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FALL WITHIN SELECT CATEGORIES OF SUBJECT MATTER RELATED TO AND APPROPRIATE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AREA AND DIFFER FROM AREA TO AREA.IN ADDITION TO OPERATING SALES AREAS IN FEDERAL VISITOR CENTERS AND PROVIDING STAFFING NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE STORE AND GIVING INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE AGENCIES BEHALF, PLIA PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICES SUCH AS:1. SELLING ANNUAL AGENCY AND PUBLIC LANDS PASSES2. TRAINING AGENCY FRONT DESK PERSONNEL IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PUBLIC LANDS INFORMATION RESOURCES3. FUNDING APPROPRIATE AGENCY EDUCATIONAL AND INTERPRETIVE PROJECTS INCLUDING: A. PROVIDING BUSES TO GET MID-SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ONTO PUBLIC LANDS FOR A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING B. FUNDING STIPENDS FOR AN EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS ACT AND THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM ACT C. SUPPLYING MATERIALS FOR CLASSROOM PROGRAMS ON THE LEAVE NO TRACE LAND USE PROGRAM D. SUPPORTING THE RECOGNITION OF VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING IN VARIOUS VISITOR CENTERS.
CAMPGROUNDSPLIA OPERATES THREE CAMPGROUNDS FOR THE USDA FOREST SERVICE ON THE WILLIAMS RANGER DISTRICT OF THE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST IN WILLIAMS, ARIZONA. BY OPERATING THESE CAMPGROUNDS PLIA SUPPORTS ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF THE KAIBAB NATIONAL FOREST IN PARTICULAR AND AMERICA'S PUBLIC LANDS IN GENERAL AND ALSO TO OFFER SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR CAMPING.IN ADDITION TO HIRING THE MANAGERS AND STAFF TO OPERATE THREE CAMPGROUNDS PLIA ALSO FUNDS AN INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST POSITION TO PLAN, MANAGE AND IMPLEMENT INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE VISITING PUBLIC. THESE PROGRAMS ARE PRESENTED BY THE INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST AND OTHER GUEST SPEAKERS AND ARE GIVEN FREE OF CHARGE DURING THE SUMMER CAMPING SEASON. THE PROGRAMS CONSIST OF:1. EVENING INTERPRETIVE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS,2. GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS ON FOREST TRAILS ADJACENT TO THE CAMPGROUNDS3. CITIZEN SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES PRESENTED BY THE INTERPRETIVE SPECIALIST AND SELECTED GUEST SPEAKERS4. DISCOVERY TABLES WITH INFORMATION ON THE ANIMALS, TREES, FLOWERS, AND OTHER SUBJECTS.5. INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING FOR ALL AGES BUT MOST SPECIFICALLY TARGETED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH.IN AN EFFORT TO REACH THE VISITING PUBLIC IN THE OFF-SEASON PLIA HAS ALSO FUNDED THE CONSTRUCTION OF INTERPRETIVE PANELS, KIOSKS, SELF-GUIDED TRAILS AND ACCOMPANYING BROCHURE AND CHECKLISTS FOR THE FLORA, FAUNA, REPTILES AND BIRDS THAT CAN BE ACCESSED IN THE CAMPGROUNDS AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE NEARBY FOREST SERVICE OFFICES IN WILLIAMS, ARIZONA.
BY SELLING RECREATION PASSES AT BOOKSTORES OR ONLINE, PLIA PROVIDES A SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC WHO MUST HAVE THE PASSES TO RECREATE ON PUBLIC LANDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Keith Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $67,000 |
Rochelle Larson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Souder Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Foster Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaline Carter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelly Collins Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $61,261 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,261 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,074,706 |
| Investment income | $325 |
| 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 | $1,325,002 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $67,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $456,265 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,449 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,506 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $73,932 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,055 |
| Office expenses | $20,443 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $88,203 |
| Travel | $10,728 |
| 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 | $14,178 |
| Insurance | $66,943 |
| All other expenses | $52,441 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,341,909 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $427,287 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,737 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $105,881 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,756 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,118 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $567,779 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $104,554 |
| 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 | $75,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $107,362 |
| Total liabilities | $286,916 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $280,863 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $567,779 |
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