Nova Scotia Nature Trust
- Assets
- $41.9m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 22
- Location
- Founding
- 04/2006
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 98-0450094
Organization Overview
Nova Scotia Nature Trust is located in null. The organization was established in 2006. 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 03/2023, Nova Scotia Nature Trust employed 22 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nova Scotia Nature 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 03/2023, Nova Scotia Nature Trust generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% per year over the past 4 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
A CANADIAN CHARITY DEDICATED TO LAND CONSERVATION AND AWARENESS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND SECUREMENT AND CONSERVATION: THE NATURE TRUST IS A NOVA SCOTIA-WIDE LAND TRUST WITH A MISSION OF PROTECTING NOVA SCOTIA'S ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT NATURAL AREAS THROUGH LAND CONSERVATION. WE PROTECT PRIVATE LANDS, THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, LAND PURCHASE, LAND DONATIONS AND BEQUESTS. DURING FISCAL 2023 THE NATURE TRUST PURCHASED 12 PROPERTIES FOR $3,199,378 AND RECEIVED 4 DONATED LAND PROPERTIES WITH A VALUE OF $122,561. LAND SECUREMENT EXPENSES TOTALED $992,905.
ENVIRONMENT EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS: THE NATURE TRUST HAS AN ONGOING PROGRAM OF EDUCATION AIMED SPECIFICALLY AT OWNERS OF ECOLOGICALLY SIGNIFICANT LANDS, ENCOURAGING THEM TO PROTECT NATURAL AREAS ON THEIR LANDS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AIMED AT RECREATIONAL USERS OF PRIORITY HABITATS AIMED AT REDUCING THREATS AND IMPACTS ON THESE NATURAL AREAS,AND BROADER PUBLIC EDUCATION AIMED AT INCREASING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: WE HAVE A PROGRAM OF ONGOING STEWARDSHIP & MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THE NATURAL VALUES OF THESE LANDS ARE PROTECTED IN PERPETUITY. WE HAVE A SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY ENGAGED IN MONITORING, RESTORATION, AND HANDS-ON HABITAT AND SPECIES STEWARDSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bonnie Sutherland Executive Director | Officer | $100,687 | |
Rick Emberley Outgoing Chair | Trustee | $0 | |
Christopher E Wilson Chair | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Keith D Macintyre Outgoing Treasurer | Trustee | $0 | |
Rochelle J Owen Outgoing Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Whipple A Smith Outgoing Vicechair | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,515,427 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,179,724 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,340,637 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,695,151 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $523,656 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$190,636 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,773,461 |
| 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 | $436,374 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,477 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,267 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $650,145 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $21,654 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,541 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $58,951 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,968 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $82,172 |
| Fees for services: Other | $350,741 |
| Advertising and promotion | $112,995 |
| Office expenses | $112,474 |
| Information technology | $14,213 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,455 |
| Travel | $33,284 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,331 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,653 |
| Insurance | $5,800 |
| All other expenses | $14,754 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,565,635 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,337 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,614,595 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,185,062 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $156,359 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $281,680 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,128 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,730,787 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,561,043 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $144,018 |
| Total assets | $41,888,009 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $465,729 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,723,183 |
| 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 | $6,188,912 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $21,529,429 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $14,169,668 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $41,888,009 |
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