NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 066082034 501(c)(3) Environment

KENT, CT

Total Revenue
$5,637,533
Total Expenses
$1,746,536
Total Assets
$73,832,691
Net Assets
$69,305,674
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
CATHERINE RAWSON
Phone
8609271927
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1966, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $5.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $3.9M, a strong 69% operating margin.

Mission

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT LAND CONSERVANCY, INC. IS A NONPROFIT LAND TRUST THAT BENEFITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH EDUCATION AND THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL AREAS, FISH AND WILDLIFE, AND WORKING FARMLAND THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $471,723 Revenue: $5,605

STEWARDSHIP - THE LAND TRUST'S STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM ENSURES THE CONSERVED PROPERTIES ARE PROTECTED AND CARED FOR IN PERPETUITY. THE LAND TRUST'S STAFF PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF EACH CONSERVATION...

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STEWARDSHIP - THE LAND TRUST'S STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM ENSURES THE CONSERVED PROPERTIES ARE PROTECTED AND CARED FOR IN PERPETUITY. THE LAND TRUST'S STAFF PERFORM ANNUAL INSPECTIONS OF EACH CONSERVATION PROPERTY TO CONFIRM THERE ARE NO ENCROACHMENTS OR VIOLATIONS AND THE CONSERVATION VALUES ARE PROTECTED. THE LAND TRUST DEFENDS ITS CONSERVATION INTERESTS WHEN NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, THE LAND TRUST MAINTAINS 22 PUBLIC PRESERVES AND MANAGES, LEASES, OR PROTECTS THROUGH FEE OWNERSHIP AND EASEMENT 42 WORKING FARMS. STEWARDSHIP ALSO ENTAILS INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL, BUILDING MAINTENANCE, ACTIVE PROTECTION FOR RARE AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, LAND MAINTENANCE, SUCH AS MOWING AND HAZARD TREE REMOVAL, AND WATER QUALITY TESTING AND PROTECTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $629,947

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THE LAND TRUST'S CONSERVED LANDS SERVE A RESIDENT POPULATION OF 200,000 PEOPLE. EACH YEAR, THE LAND TRUST PROVIDES FREE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO MORE THAN...

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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THE LAND TRUST'S CONSERVED LANDS SERVE A RESIDENT POPULATION OF 200,000 PEOPLE. EACH YEAR, THE LAND TRUST PROVIDES FREE EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE AND HELP DEMONSTRATE BENEFITS OF NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS. THE LAND TRUST'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE GUIDED HIKES, LECTURES, AND OTHER FREE PUBLIC EVENTS. IN ADDITION, THE LAND TRUST PROVIDES INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WHICH INCLUDE EDUCATION AS A LEADING COMPONENT. LASTLY, THE LAND TRUST ALSO WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, AND EDUCATION-BASED NON-PROFITS TO REACH FURTHER INTO THE COMMUNITIES SERVED AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL TOPICS FOR ALL AGES AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $170,336

AQUISITIONS - AS CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST LAND TRUST AND THE 12TH LARGEST IN THE NATION, THE LAND TRUST PROTECTS 13,000 ACRES (AND GROWING) OF VAST, CONNECTED NATURAL AREAS IN LITCHFIELD AND NORTHERN...

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AQUISITIONS - AS CONNECTICUT'S LARGEST LAND TRUST AND THE 12TH LARGEST IN THE NATION, THE LAND TRUST PROTECTS 13,000 ACRES (AND GROWING) OF VAST, CONNECTED NATURAL AREAS IN LITCHFIELD AND NORTHERN FAIRFIELD COUNTIES. THE LAND TRUST'S CONSERVED LANDS INCLUDE 21 PUBLIC HIKING PRESERVES, 40 WORKING FARMS, OVER 3,000 ACRES OF HABITAT FOR RARE, THREATENED, AND ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND 45 MILES OF RIVERS, LAKES, AND STREAMS. THE LAND TRUST IS CONNECTICUT'S LAND ACQUISITION LEADER, PROTECTING MORE PROPERTIES FOR CONSERVATION EACH YEAR THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION STATEWIDE. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAND TRUST'S HISTORY, IT HAS CONSERVED, ON AVERAGE, 9 PROPERTIES A YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,439,520
Program Service Revenue $5,605
Investment Income $266,991
Other Revenue $-74,583
TOTAL REVENUE $5,637,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $970,900
Fundraising Expenses $107,951
Program Expenses $1,424,036
Other Expenses $775,636
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,746,536

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,637,533 $3,982,647 +0.4%
Expenses $1,746,536 $1,333,101 +0.3%
Net Income $3,890,997 $2,649,546 +0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
15
Volunteers
126

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
6
$363,170
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARGERY FELDBERG PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MILLSTEIN VICE PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
V CHARLES JACKSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE A FLYNN RECORDING SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN CUSHNIE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID DE LUCA DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE SHAPIRO DESHPANDE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW GORDON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK DUVALL GUDE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP KORSANT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER W MAY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HIRAM P WILLIAMS JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHERINE RAWSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VP 50.00
Officer
$180,136 $34,070 $214,206
AMANDA BRANSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND 40.00
Officer
$113,420 $35,544 $148,964
KATHERINE KINSOLVING DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY 40.00
Highest
$115,923 $48,773 $164,696
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,637,533 $1,746,536 $73,832,691 $3,890,997
2022 $3,982,647 $1,333,101 $65,339,556 $2,649,546
2021 $2,698,064 $1,222,619 $63,407,223 $1,475,445
2020 $5,299,220 $1,196,307 $61,682,976 $4,102,913
2019 $1,179,985 $1,058,883 $44,310,739 $121,102
2018 $2,737,219 $969,218 $42,668,917 $1,768,001
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