Nature Conservation Tr is located in Decatur, IL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nature Conservation Tr 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 12/2022, Nature Conservation Tr generated $10.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TRUST WAS ORIGINALLY ESTABLISHED WITH TWO PRIMARY CHARITABLE PURPOSES. THE FIRST CHARITABLE PURPOSE, TO CONSERVE NATURE, RESTORE DEGRADED LAND, AND TO HELP ENSURE THE LONG TERM SURVIVAL OF CHEETAHS AND OTHER CARNIVORES IN SITU. THE SECOND CHARITABLE PURPOSE, TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE MALNUTRITION AND FOOD INSECURITY ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE AFOREGOING, FOR THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME, AT THEIR DISCRETION, DECIDE TO PURSUE.IN FURTHERING THE TRUSTS CHARITABLE PURPOSE TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE MALNUTRITION AND FOOD INSECURITY ON THE AFRICAN CONTINENT, NATURE CONSERVATION TRUST HELPED CONSTRUCT AND CONTINUES TO ACTIVELY MANAGE AND HELP OPERATE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:A.THE RWANDA INSTITUTUE FOR CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE(RICA)WHICH IS AN AGRICUTURAL COLLEGE LOCATED IN RWANDA AFRICA AND;B.THE NASHO IRRIGATION COOPERATIVE WHICH IS AN EX
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Howard G Buffett Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
Ann Kelly Bolten Trustee | 1 | $0 | |
J Douglas Oller Trustee | 5 | $25,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,000,000 |
Interest on Savings | $570,056 |
Dividends & Interest | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $200,142 |
Capital Gain Net Income | $200,142 |
Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
Income Modifications | $0 |
Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
Other Income | $3,179 |
Total Revenue | $10,773,377 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $25,000 |
Other employee salaries and wages | $117,345 |
Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Taxes | $33,044 |
Depreciation | $294,809 |
Occupancy | $1,734 |
Travel, conferences, and meetings | $421,659 |
Printing and publications | $0 |
Other expenses | $136,717 |
Total operating and administrative expenses | $1,205,726 |
Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $11,028,458 |
Total expenses and disbursements | $12,234,184 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,969 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,661,336 |
Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
Grants receivable | $0 |
Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
Investments—other | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $543,968 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $56,274,221 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,352 |
Total liabilities | $13,352 |
Over the last fiscal year, Nature Conservation Tr has awarded $11,028,458 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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RWANDA INSTITUTE FOR CONSERVATION A PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR SMALL HOLDER FARMERS - RWANDA | $11,001,364 |
ENERGY UTILITY CORP LIMITED PURPOSE: POWER FOR SMALL HOLDER FARMERS - RWANDA | $3,761 |
ANN VAN DYK CHEETAH CENTRE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $23,333 |