RENSSELAER LAND TRUST INC

EIN: 141708890 501(c)(3)

AVERILL PARK, NY

Total Revenue
$123,362
Total Expenses
$203,746
Total Assets
$1,338,596
Net Assets
$1,338,596
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
PAM JACOBSON
Phone
5187129211
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

RENSSELAER LAND TRUST INC, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $123K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $204K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 65% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE RENSSELAER LAND TRUST IS TO CONSERVE THE OPEN SPACES, WATERSHEDS AND NATURAL HABITATS OF RENSSELAER COUNTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR COMMUNITIES AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $158,660

EASEMENTS - A LARGE PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES INVOLVES NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE PARTIES TO ESTABLISH EASEMENTS WITHIN RENSSELAER COUNTY. THESE EFFORTS RESULT IN LAND...

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EASEMENTS - A LARGE PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES INVOLVES NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE PARTIES TO ESTABLISH EASEMENTS WITHIN RENSSELAER COUNTY. THESE EFFORTS RESULT IN LAND EASEMENTS, PROVIDING PUBLIC FISHING ACCESS AND PRESERVATION OF WATER QUALITY NON-POINT POLLUTION SOURCES. THE PRIMARY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE UNDERTAKINGS HAS BEEN THE TIME INVESTED BY OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF. LAND STEWARDSHIP - MAINTAINED PROPERTIES AND EASEMENTS ON APPROXIMATELY 1963.67 ACRES OF CONSERVATION LAND IN RENSSELAER COUNTY.

Program 2

WETLANDS AND FOREST PROTECTION - RLT WORKS TOGETHER WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND MUNICIPALITIES ON WETLANDS AND FOREST PROTECTION INITIATIVES. WE ALSO HOLD IN FEE NATURE PERSERVES COMPOSED OF FORESTS...

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WETLANDS AND FOREST PROTECTION - RLT WORKS TOGETHER WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND MUNICIPALITIES ON WETLANDS AND FOREST PROTECTION INITIATIVES. WE ALSO HOLD IN FEE NATURE PERSERVES COMPOSED OF FORESTS AND WETLANDS. ONE OF OUR PRIORITIES IS WATERSHED PROTECTION. OUR WORK IN PROTECTING DRINKING WATER QUALITY AND QUANTITY FOCUSES ON PROTECTING AND CONSERVING WETLANDS AND FOREST AREAS THAT FILTER AND BUFFER DRINKING WATER SOURCES, INSULATE THE LARGER LANDSCAPE FROM FLOODING, PROVIDE PUBLIC RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITATS AND WILDLIFE DIVERSITY. ADDITIONALLY, WE WORK TO PROTECT FORESTLAND AS WORKING FORESTS. QUALITY DRINKING WATER, WETLANDS AND FOREST LANDS ARE VITAL TO THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF RENSSELAER COUNTY.

Program 3

AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024, THE MERGER BETWEEN RLT AND RENSSELAER PLATEAU ALLIANCE IS EFFECTIVE AND APPROVED BY THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $127,956
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $31
Other Revenue $-4,625
TOTAL REVENUE $123,362

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $37,068
Fundraising Expenses $11,236
Program Expenses $158,660
Other Expenses $166,678
TOTAL EXPENSES $203,746

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $123,362 $249,176 -0.5%
Expenses $203,746 $212,875 0.0%
Net Income $-80,384 $36,301 -3.2%
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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
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
2
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
2
$0
Total Directors
1
$15,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DEB BALLIET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 32.00
Director
$15,500 $0 $15,500
MICHELLE LECLAIR TREASURER 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BOB CROWLEY PRESIDENT 8.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $123,362 $203,746 $1,338,596 $-80,384
2022 $249,176 $212,875 $1,403,627 $36,301
2021 $381,694 $192,590 $1,377,916 $189,104
2020 $184,760 $138,082 $1,173,213 $46,678
2019 $170,012 $248,678 $1,118,426 $-78,666
2018 $638,393 $204,189 $1,195,035 $434,204
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