CHESHIRE LAND TRUST INC

EIN: 060867619 501(c)(3)

CHESHIRE, CT

Total Revenue
$125,369
Total Expenses
$51,648
Total Assets
$5,260,309
Net Assets
$5,260,309
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
DAVID C SCHRUMM
Phone
2032722689
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHESHIRE LAND TRUST INC, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $125K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 65% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $74K, a strong 59% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS: PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, INCLUDING WATER RESOURCES, MARSHLAND, SWAMP, WOODLAND, OPEN SPACES AND PLANT AND ANIMAL LIFE THEREIN. PRESERVATION OF UNIQUE HISTORIC AND SCENIC SITES. PROMOTE THE SCIENTIFIC STUDY OF AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING LOCAL NATURAL RESOURCES INCLUDING PLANTS, ANIMALS, BIRDS AND OTHER WILDLIFE. ACQUIRE BY GIFT, PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE, REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT FOR CONSERVATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,357
Program Service Revenue $14,670
Investment Income $85,217
Other Revenue $125
TOTAL REVENUE $125,369

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $43,556
Other Expenses $51,648
TOTAL EXPENSES $51,648

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $125,369 $359,730 -0.7%
Expenses $51,648 $68,362 -0.2%
Net Income $73,721 $291,368 -0.7%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
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
4
$0
Total Directors
10
$1
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN HILZINGER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$1 $0 $1
MICHAEL CECCORULLI PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN CLAFLIN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC HYSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MERTZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF NELSON VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN SCHNITZER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID C SCHRUMM TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM STANLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WONNEBERGER 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
2024 $125,369 $51,648 $5,260,309 $73,721
2023 $359,730 $68,362 $5,108,713 $291,368
2022 $60,944 $68,441 $4,720,424 $-7,497
2021 $63,342 $40,223 $4,882,197 $23,119
2020 $255,089 $40,272 $4,776,192 $214,817
2019 $57,368 $31,247 $4,458,082 $26,121
2018 $37,179 $12,598 $4,316,641 $24,581
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