Columbia Land Trust is located in Vancouver, WA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2021, Columbia Land Trust employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Columbia 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 12/2021, Columbia Land Trust generated $26.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CONSERVE SIGNATURE LANDSCAPES AND VITAL HABITAT OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND CONSERVATION: COLUMBIA LAND TRUST CONSERVES AND CARES FOR THE LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE OF THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER REGION THROUGH SOUND SCIENCE AND STRONG RELATIONSHIPS. THE LAND TRUST FINDS COMMON GROUND WITH LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO PERMANENTLY CONSERVE THE SCENIC AND INTRINSIC VALUES OF LAND AND WATER. IN 2021, THE LAND TRUST CONSERVED 3,750 ACRES ACROSS ITS SERVICE AREA, WHICH EXTENDS ALONG THE COLUMBIA FROM THE DALLES, OREGON TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN. THIS INLCUDED OVER 3,000 ACRES OF FORESTLAND IN THE OREGON COAST RANGE.
PUBLIC OUTREACH: COLUMBIA LAND TRUST INCREASES AWARENESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF LAND CONSERVATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ITS MISSION: TO CONSERVE AND CARE FOR THE VITAL LANDS, WATERS, AND WILDLIFE OF THE COLUMBIA RIVER REGION THROUGH SOUND SCIENCE AND STRONG RELATIONSHIPS. THE LAND TRUST FOCUSES OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION IN PRIORITY AREAS, SHOWCASES SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP, AND CONNECTS COMMUNITIES TO LAND CONSERVATION THROUGH TOURS, VOLUNTEER DAYS, PUBLICATIONS, AND EVENTS.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OEACH YEAR, THE LAND TRUST PRODUCES TWO ISSUES OF ITS NEWSLETTER, FIELDBOOK, A MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER, THE MOSS, AND A YEAR-END CONSERVATION REPORT, WHILE ALSO MAINTAINING AN ACTIVE AND ENGAGING PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA. THROUGH THESE CHANNELS, THE LAND TRUST ASPIRES TO ENCOURAGE CURIOSITY IN THE NATURAL WORLD THAT WILL HELP FOSTER A CULTURE OF STEWARDSHIP. THE LAND TRUST ALSO LEAD THE BACKYARD HABITAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTLAND AUDUBON. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE LAND TRUST HELPS PEOPLE IN URBAN AREAS RESTORE NATURE IN THEIR OWN YARDS AND COMMUNITY SPACES WHILE OFFERING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ABOUT WILDLIFE-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING. THE PROGRAM HELPS PEOPLE IN THE PORTLAND-VANCOUVER METRO AREA PUT DOWN ROOTS AND BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH BOTH WILDLIFE AND THEIR NEIGHBORS.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: PROTECTING AND ENHANCING THE CONSERVATION VALUES OF CONSERVED LANDS IS SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT WORK FOR COLUMBIA LAND TRUST. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM TO PROTECT CONSERVATION VALUES AND TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND COMMUNITY MEMBER FOR ALL COLUMBIA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES THROUGH SCIENCE-BASED MANAGEMENT. THE LAND TRUST EVALUATES EACH PROPERTY FOR ITS CONSERVATION VALUE, THE THREATS TO THESE VALUES, AND FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE CONSERVATION THROUGH RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT. A STEWARDSHIP PLAN IS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED BASED ON THIS ANALYSIS TO INCLUDE ANNUAL MONITORING AS PART OF AN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHE STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVER 34,000 ACRES OF LAND. THE LAND TRUST ARE ACTIVE IN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, STRIVING TO IMPROVE HABITAT FUNCTION AND VALUES ON ALL OF ITS PROPERTIES. RESTORATION ACTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED INCLUDING IMPROVING HYDROLOGIC CONNECTIVITY, HABITAT DIVERSITY AND COMPOSITION, AND REDUCING RISKS SUCH AS WILDFIRE. IN RECENT YEARS, THIS HAS INCLUDED REMOVING LEVEES, PLANTING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF TREES AND SHRUBS, CONTROLLING INVASIVE SPECIES, AND THINNING FORESTS TO IMPROVE STAND STRUCTURE AND REDUCE FIRE FUEL LOADS. A NUMBER OF COLUMBIA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES CURRENTLY INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION WORK TO REPLACE LOST FUNCTIONS AND INCREASE THE CONSERVATION VALUE OF THE PROPERTY. A STEWARDSHIP FUNDING STRATEGY, INCLUDING GIFT DONATIONS DURING THE ACQUISITION PROCESS, IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF EVERY NEW CONSERVATION PROJECT. THE FUND IS USED TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE EXPENSES OF RESTORATION, MONITORING, ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH EASEMENT RESTRICTIONS, AND UNDERWRITING LEGAL DEFENSE OF THE CONSERVATION PROTECTIONS FOR ALL COLUMBIA LAND TRUST PROPERTIES. COLUMBIA LAND TRUST HAS ALSO ESTABLISHED A STEWARDSHIP ENDOWMENT TO PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Glenn Lamb Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $158,101 |
Steve Cook General Counsel | 36.8 | $122,593 | |
Ian Sinks Stewardship Director | 40 | $112,213 | |
Amy Costello Chief Of Staff | 35.5 | $112,099 | |
Cheryl Kearney Forest Conservation Director | 40 | $109,511 | |
Wendy Gerlach President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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C And C Logging Trucking/logging | 12/30/21 | $348,991 |
Scion Staffing Temp Staffing Services | 12/30/21 | $235,654 |
Ash Creek Forest Management Llc Plant, Herbicides, Cutting | 12/30/21 | $126,872 |
Wa Assoc Of Conservation Districts Planting Supplies | 12/30/21 | $160,993 |
Behrendsen Trucking Trucking | 12/30/21 | $221,703 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $59,815 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,540,466 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,963,857 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,280,247 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,564,138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $674,552 |
Investment income | $581,042 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $790,684 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,086 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $26,603,330 |
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. | $171,919 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,653 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,985,509 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $96,221 |
Other employee benefits | $149,438 |
Payroll taxes | $200,743 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,204 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,250 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $21,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,447,233 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $604,216 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $204,153 |
Travel | $34,241 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,421 |
Interest | $20,199 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,655 |
Insurance | $67,641 |
All other expenses | $30,036 |
Total functional expenses | $6,446,476 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $600,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,981,714 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,241,069 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,070,253 |
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 | $33,879 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $98,584,332 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,659,421 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $312,800 |
Total assets | $128,484,045 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $804,119 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,460 |
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 | $4,278,854 |
Total liabilities | $5,171,433 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $101,004,823 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,307,789 |
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 | $128,484,045 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Columbia Land Trust has recieved totaling $23,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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The Hugh And Jane Ferguson Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
The J W & H M Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: FUND WORK | $10,000 |
L & L Borok Foundation Sunnyvale, CA PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATION | $3,000 |
Beg. Balance | $20,298,243 |
Earnings | $3,855,529 |
Net Contributions | $199,812 |
Other Expense | $709,804 |
Ending Balance | $23,643,780 |
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 |