MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CONSE… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1988

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHAEL LEFF

Phone

9786929395

Tax Period

2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATIO, founded in 1988, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.0M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTS 14 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS. IT IS COMMITTED TO BUILD ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO PROTECT AND CONSERVE THE COMMONWEALTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $974,099

ACCELERATED CONSERVATION PLANNING PROJECT - TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF FEDERAL AND STATE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MASSACHUSETTS FARMERS AND OTHER LANDOWNERS. LOCAL WORK GROUPS -...

ACCELERATED CONSERVATION PLANNING PROJECT - TO IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF FEDERAL AND STATE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MASSACHUSETTS FARMERS AND OTHER LANDOWNERS. LOCAL WORK GROUPS - ESTABLISH LOCAL WORKING GROUPS WITHIN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY DELIVER FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO MEET HIGHEST PRIORITY CONSERVATION NEEDS WITHIN THE STATE. MONITORING PROGRAM - PROVIDE MONITORING SERVICES FOR FRPP CONTRACTS, AND OTHER ANCILLARY SERVICES, TO ADMINISTER COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BETWEEN AND AMONG VARIOUS CONSERVATION RELATED PARTIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,192,595

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5

Other Revenue $-63,263

TOTAL REVENUE $1,129,337

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $643,791

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $974,099

Other Expenses $361,187

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,004,978

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,129,337	$640,207	+0.8%
Expenses	$1,004,978	$665,281	+0.5%
Net Income	$124,359	$-25,074	-6.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$75,900

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MICHAEL LEFF	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	32.00	Officer	$75,900	$0	$75,900
CAROLYN SHORES NESS	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DON BADEAU	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CONNIE ADAMS	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$1,129,337	$1,004,978	$335,742	$124,359
2023	$640,207	$665,281	$225,070	$-25,074
2022	$515,140	$542,791	$294,389	$-27,651
2021	$675,271	$733,775	$338,038	$-58,504
2020	$578,952	$591,661	$378,740	$-12,709
2019	$864,713	$802,749	$405,541	$61,964
2018	$826,170	$781,966	$339,460	$44,204

MASSACHUSETTS ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATIO