Big Waters Land Trust Inc

EIN: 200345249 501(c)(3) Environment

Osprey, FL

Total Revenue
$4,947,554
Total Expenses
$3,816,608
Total Assets
$38,852,882
Net Assets
$38,266,541
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
Christine P Johnson
Phone
9419182100
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

Big Waters Land Trust Inc, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.1M, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

To protect land and water for the benefit of people and nature.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,265,749 Revenue: $139,754

In our 22-year history, Big Waters Land Trust has protected 69 properties totaling 20,071 acres, for the benefit of people and nature. The organization collaborated with 67 private, public, and...

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In our 22-year history, Big Waters Land Trust has protected 69 properties totaling 20,071 acres, for the benefit of people and nature. The organization collaborated with 67 private, public, and not-for-profit organizations in the past year. The organization's mission is supported by over 800 donors annually. Cumulatively over the past 22 years, total revenues exceeded $72,000,000 derived from contributions, grants, and other program fees such as contract work with Sarasota County's environmentally sensitive land acquisitions program. Education programs include programming for youth and adults that connect people of all ages and abilities to nature and to each other, building a conservation community.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,275,883
Program Service Revenue $139,754
Investment Income $620,617
Other Revenue $-88,700
TOTAL REVENUE $4,947,554

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,657,408
Fundraising Expenses $363,180
Program Expenses $3,265,749
Other Expenses $2,159,200
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,816,608

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,947,554 $7,133,919 -0.3%
Expenses $3,816,608 $5,436,681 -0.3%
Net Income $1,130,946 $1,697,238 -0.3%
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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
24
Volunteers
217

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
5
$206,662
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James Caldwell Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Carlton Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol Cater Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Knupp Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joe Lieberman Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Moore Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Pedonti Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eileen Scudder-Zimmerman Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daniel Vigne Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rob Brown Board Chair 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sherry Davis Vice Chair 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mario Bernardis Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
David Crawford Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine Johnson President 40.00
Officer
$168,272 $38,390 $206,662
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 $4,947,554 $3,816,608 $38,852,882 $1,130,946
2024 $7,133,919 $5,436,681 $37,600,249 $1,697,238
2023 $2,917,341 $2,187,863 $35,154,099 $729,478
2022 $8,090,694 $7,242,378 $33,994,922 $848,316
2021 $2,696,865 $1,637,376 $34,289,392 $1,059,489
2020 $4,257,013 $3,005,593 $32,984,953 $1,251,420
2019 $3,376,684 $2,175,143 $31,372,378 $1,201,541
2018 $3,417,805 $2,714,922 $30,114,667 $702,883
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