Okanogan Land Trust is located in Okanogan, WA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Okanogan Land Trust employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Okanogan 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 06/2023, Okanogan Land Trust generated $230.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (27.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $247.3k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE TRUST COLLABORATES WITH LANDOWNERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES TO CONSERVE AND PROTECT NATURAL LANDSCAPES, WIDE OPEN SPACES, WORKING FARMS AND RANCHES, CLEAN AIR AND WATER, AND ABUNDANT WILDLIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS:OKANOGAN LAND TRUST CONTINUED ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH-RELATED PROGRAM WORK. WE HELD THE 7TH YEAR OF OUR OKAKNOWLEDGY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, FEATURING SPEAKERS FROM A VARIETY OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL HISTORY FIELDS OF KNOWLEDGE. WE ALSO HOSTED THE 10TH ANNUAL FIELD DAY FOR THE ODEN ROAD FIRE STUDY FOR ECOLOGY STUDENTS FROM OKANOGAN HIGH SCHOOL, RECRUITING SEVERAL NEW INSTRUCTORS AND INITIATION THE PROCESS OF UPDATING THE STUDY CURRICULUM. INTEREST AND ATTENDANCE FOR THESE PROGRAMS REMAIN STRONG. WE ALSO HELD OUR LONG-RUNNING FUNDRAISER, THE PONDEROSA EVENT, IN PERSON AFTER TWO YEARS OF MISSED OR VIRTUAL EVENTS. THE EVENT WAS SUCCESSFUL AND WELL-RECEIVED.
WORKING FOR WILDLIFE/BIG CONSERVATION:OKANOGAN LAND TRUST WRAPPED UP ITS PARTICIPATION IN A MULTI-YEAR INITIATIVE INVOLVING SEVERAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS CALLED WORKING FOR WILDLIFE (WFW), WHICH IS FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION (NFWF) AND ENDED IN DECEMBER 2022. SEVERAL CONSERVATION PROJECTS INITIATED AND FUNDED UNDER THIS PARTNERSHIP ARE STILL BEING COMPLETED. BASED ON THE SUCCESS OF W4W, OLT CONTINUED TO LEAD EFFORTS AMONG THE PARTNERS TO SEEK NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF THIS WORK, FIRST UNDER A GRANT FROM THE LEITER FAMILY FOUNDATION CALLED BIG CONSERVATION, AND THEN THROUGH AN APPLICATION TO THE AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL CHALLENGE GRANT FROM NFWF.
CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP:OKANOGAN LAND TRUST CONTINUED ITS WORK TO CONSERVE AND STEWARD LAND AND WATER RESOURCES. WE MADE SUBSTANIAL PROGRESS ON SIX CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECTS; FOUR ARE FUNDED IN PART BY THE WASHINGTON STATE RECREATION AND CONSERVATION OFFICE, ONE IN PART BY THE NATIONAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE. WE ALSO WORKED WITH THE METHOW BEAVER PROJECT ON TWO PROJECTS FUNDED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY WHICH, WHEN COMPLETED, WILL RESULT IN CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION ON TWO PROPERTIES WITH SIGNIFICANT RIPARIAN HABITAT. IN TOTAL THESE SIX PROJECTS REPRESENT OVER 4,000 ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL LAND, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND PRIORITY STREAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cynthia Nelson Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kayla Mcintyre Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Todd Thorn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gert Webster Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Dale Swedberg Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
John Rohrback Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,780 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $51,368 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $125,369 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $200,517 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $26,798 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,206 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,600 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $230,121 |
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. | $64,117 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,137 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $76,873 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,428 |
Other employee benefits | $14,900 |
Payroll taxes | $12,324 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,209 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $689 |
Advertising and promotion | $302 |
Office expenses | $6,045 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,940 |
Travel | $2,183 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $6,549 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $247,338 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $48,128 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $196 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,232 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,405 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,700 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,264,441 |
Investments—other securities | $142,500 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,479,602 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,583 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,550 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $8,133 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $229,212 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,242,257 |
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 | $1,479,602 |