Whatcom Land Trust
- Assets
- $31.4m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 09/1984
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 91-1246994
Organization Overview
Whatcom Land Trust is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Whatcom Land Trust employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whatcom 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 06/2022, Whatcom Land Trust generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAND CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SECUREMENT OF LAND - PERMANENT LAND PROTECTIONS ARE SECURED THROUGH OUTRIGHT PURCHASES, GIFTS AND TRANSFERS, INCLUDING THOSE THAT HAVE CREATED 15 PARKS AND PRESERVES, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS FOR FARMLAND, WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND OTHER PURPOSES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, WHATCOM LAND TRUST SECURED 178.86 NEW ACRES FOR A TOTAL OF 15,710 OF ACRES PROTECTED.
LAND STEWARDSHIP AND RESTORATION THAT INCREASE LANDSCAPE CONNECTIVITY, IMPROVE ECOSYSTEM BIODIVERSITY AND RESTORE NATURAL SYSTEMS TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERY OF KEY FISH AND WILDLIFE SPECIES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE TRUST MONITORED, MANAGED, AND REPORTED ON 6,000 ACRES OF TRUST-OWNED PROPERTY ACROSS WHATCOM COUNTY; WORKED WITH OVER 100 CONSERVATION EASEMENT LANDOWNERS ACROSS 9,700 ACRES TO UPHOLD EASEMENTS, MONITOR, AND REPORT FOR ANNUAL RECORDS; HOSTED OVER 25 STEWARDSHIP VOLUNTEER EVENTS ON TRUST PROPERTIES TO RESTORE HABITAT THROUGH INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL, NATIVE PLANT INSTALLATION, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT NEEDS; ASSESSMENT AND RESTORATION DESIGN COMPLETED FOR NEW CALIFORNIA CREEK PROPERTIES - BLAINE ROAD, BRIDGE WAY, AND FLEET ROAD; COMPLETED FINAL SURVEYS AND MAJORITY OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE HARRISON RESERVE OUTDOOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECT AIMING TO EQUITABLY GET STUDENTS IN AN OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT WHILE IMPROVING THE WETLAND HABITAT.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN CONSERVATION ACTION - WE EDUCATE COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON WHATCOM LAND TRUST'S WORK THROUGH STORYTELLING, EVENTS, DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT TOOLS AND OUTREACH. WE HIGHLIGHT THE IMPACTS OF CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS ON OVERALL ECOSYSTEM HEALTH WITH A FOCUS ON CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND INSPIRING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND LAND. ENGAGEMENT TOOLS ESTABLISH CLEAR PATHWAYS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO GROW INVOLVEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH EDUCATION, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND GIVING. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, WHATCOM LAND TRUST ORGANIZED THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES: DIGITAL AND PRINT ENGAGEMENT: -MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS TO 3,500 SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING UPDATES ON CONSERVATION MILESTONES AND ONGOING RESTORATION WORK. -MANAGEMENT OF SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS 1,500 INSTAGRAM FOLLOWERS 2,800 FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS -PRODUCTION OF CONSISTENT PRINTED COMMUNICATION WITH DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTING GIVING CAMPAIGNS -TARGETED OUTREACH AND ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS SUPPORTING STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION EVENTS. IN-PERSON EVENTS: -SPRING BENEFIT GALA (THE LAND IN OUR HANDS) -WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP WORK PARTIES TO ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabe Epperson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $95,150 |
David Brown Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Wright Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynne Givler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Hall Walker President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lynn Berman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $89,799 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,298,520 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $986,580 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $303,725 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,374,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $60,057 |
| Investment income | $136,537 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$17,150 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,561,474 |
| 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. | $101,626 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,163 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $394,043 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,668 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $103,051 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $29,991 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,070 |
| Office expenses | $5,501 |
| Information technology | $9,572 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,672 |
| Travel | $5,276 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,834 |
| Interest | $25,470 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,076 |
| Insurance | $37,519 |
| All other expenses | $26,177 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,051,825 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,245,573 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,160,308 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $228,451 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $20,375 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $16,021 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $26,315,810 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,367,369 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $21,135 |
| Total assets | $31,375,042 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $65,627 |
| 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 | $161,822 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $805,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,032,449 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,660,090 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,682,503 |
| 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 | $31,375,042 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Whatcom Land Trust has recieved totaling $309,691.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
M J Murdock Charitable Trust Vancouver, WA PURPOSE: SKOOKUM CREEK LAND ACQUISITION | $250,000 |
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $42,271 |
The Dudley Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: AS PER GRANT APPLICATION | $17,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $420 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $7,375 |
| Earnings | $128 |
| Ending Balance | $7,503 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Forterra Nw Seattle, WA | $50,722,861 | $15,501,876 |
Organic Materials Review Institute Eugene, OR | $2,429,450 | $7,163,991 |
Columbia Land Trust Vancouver, WA | $128,484,045 | $26,603,330 |
Boreal Songbird Initiative Seattle, WA | $3,462,236 | $1,922,270 |
Mckenzie River Trust Eugene, OR | $16,079,126 | $5,680,639 |
Teton Regional Land Trust Driggs, ID | $10,505,047 | $4,545,192 |
San Juan Preservation Trust Friday Harbor, WA | $63,398,205 | $3,224,366 |
North Coast Land Conservancy Inc Seaside, OR | $26,448,342 | $7,279,984 |
Whidbey-Camano Land Trust Greenbank, WA | $19,824,922 | $5,155,623 |
Pcc Farmland Trust Seattle, WA | $10,680,285 | $2,998,617 |
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Wenatchee, WA | $31,075,707 | $7,176,857 |
American Friends Of Canadian Conservation Bellingham, WA | $3,170,106 | $2,721,306 |