GREAT BARRINGTON LAND CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 043091536 501(c)(3) Environment

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA

Total Revenue
$95,156
Total Expenses
$85,220
Total Assets
$793,547
Net Assets
$791,969
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
MA
Principal Officer
CHRISTINE WARD
Phone
4129262447
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

GREAT BARRINGTON LAND CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1990, is a micro nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $95K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $85K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

THE GREAT BARRINGTON LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. IS DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY'S NATURAL RESOURCES AND SPECIAL PLACES, BY WORKING TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE IMPORTANT NATURAL PLACES, AGRICULTURAL LAND AND WILDLIFE HABITATS WITHIN THE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS AND TO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS THROUGH THE CREATION OF TRAILS, WALKING PATHS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PRESERVED SEVERAL HUNDRED ACRES OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURAL PROPERTIES THROUGH CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS. ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPERTIES ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,217 Revenue: $261

PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AREAS:THE PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF OUTDOOR AREAS WHICH ARE OF IMPORTANT NATURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN THE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. THIS PROGRAM IS...

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PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AREAS:THE PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF OUTDOOR AREAS WHICH ARE OF IMPORTANT NATURAL SIGNIFICANCE IN THE TOWN OF GREAT BARRINGTON. THIS PROGRAM IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH GRANT-FUNDING, DONATIONS OF FUNDS FROM LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS, AND THE DONATION OF VOLUNTEER HOURS BY THE COMMUNITY AND BOARD MEMBERS. THIS HAS RESULTED IN THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL HABITATS AT ALL GBLC PROPERTIES. THESE PROJECTS ARE ON-GOING, WITH ADDITIONAL RIVERBANK RECLAMATION PROJECTS, REMOVAL OF INVASIVE SPECIES AND PLANTING OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES AT ALL OUR PROPERTIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $24,321

DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY TRAILS AND PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS:GBLC DEVELOPS COMMUNITY TRAILS AND OTHER AMENITIES SO THAT THOUSANDS OF VISITORS CAN EXPERIENCE THESE SPECIAL PLACES. THE HOUSATONIC RIVER...

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DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY TRAILS AND PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS:GBLC DEVELOPS COMMUNITY TRAILS AND OTHER AMENITIES SO THAT THOUSANDS OF VISITORS CAN EXPERIENCE THESE SPECIAL PLACES. THE HOUSATONIC RIVER WALK, THE RESULT OF 30 YEARS OF VOLUNTEER EFFORT, IS NOW A NATIONAL RECREATION TRAIL WHICH ALLOWS VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE THE RIVERSIDE IN ITS NATURAL STATE. THE BOARDWALK AND VIEWING PLATFORM AT THE PFEIFFER ARBORETUM PROVIDES A WALK THROUGH A UNIQUE HABITAT AND ACCESS TO BIRDWATCHING ON LONG POND. THE COMMUNITY TRAILS THROUGH THE LAKE MANSFIELD CONSERVATION FOREST WERE DEVELOPED BY GBLC. NEW TRAILS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR THE RIVERFRONT AREA OF TOWN BETWEEN BRIDGE STREET AND BROOKSIDE ROAD, AND WITHIN THE STOCKBRIDGE ROAD PROPERTY AS A CONNECTOR TO EXISTING TRAIL NETWORKS.

Program 3
Expenses: $11,992

OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION:GBLC PROGRAMS ARE THE BASIS FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE WAYS TO PRESERVE IT. MORE THAN 12,000 PEOPLE VISIT HOUSATONIC RIVER WALK...

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION:GBLC PROGRAMS ARE THE BASIS FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AND THE WAYS TO PRESERVE IT. MORE THAN 12,000 PEOPLE VISIT HOUSATONIC RIVER WALK ANNUALLY. PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, LOCAL BUSINESS GROUPS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF OUR CALENDAR. PROGRAMS IN NATURAL AREA STEWARDSHIP, BIRD-WATCHING AND OTHER TOPICS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THROUGH THE LAKE MANSFIELD ALLIANCE AND GB TRAILS AND GREENWAYS, GBLC SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GROUPS THAT SHARE OUR MISSION AND OUR GOALS IN THE TOWN AND IN BERKSHIRE COUNTY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $65,734
Program Service Revenue $261
Investment Income $17,825
Other Revenue $11,336
TOTAL REVENUE $95,156

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $5,793
Program Expenses $47,530
Other Expenses $85,220
TOTAL EXPENSES $85,220

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $95,156 $80,788 +0.2%
Expenses $85,220 $71,679 +0.2%
Net Income $9,936 $9,109 +0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
250

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
4
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTINE WARD PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE ANGELINI TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PIXLEY VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHARON SITER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE ABRAMS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVI CITRIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA KENNEDY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE RITTER ROBLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD ROBLIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MALEADY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN BARRETT DIRECTOR 1.00
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $95,156 $85,220 $793,547 $9,936
2023 $80,788 $71,679 $768,176 $9,109
2022 $90,275 $92,739 $734,483 $-2,464
2021 $95,063 $58,379 $785,362 $36,684
2020 $173,585 $174,945 $727,890 $-1,360
2019 $149,383 $153,998 $762,177 $-4,615
2018 $160,485 $118,371 $685,247 $42,114
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