TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST

EIN: 223115498 501(c)(3) Environment

WATERTOWN, NY

Total Revenue
$1,332,328
Total Expenses
$1,534,186
Total Assets
$4,749,895
Net Assets
$2,831,978
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARK PACILIO
Phone
3157798240
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.5M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATIONS MISSION: THTLT WAS FORMED FOR TWO PURPOSES, TO HELP INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE TUG HILL REGION THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, AND THROUGH THEIR VOLUNTARY LAND PROTECTION PROGRAMS WORKING WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND OTHER PARTNERS. ITS MISSION IS TO PROTECT THE WILDLANDS, WORKING FORESTS AND FARMS OF THE TUG HILL REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS, AND TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION OF THE REGION'S NATURAL AND CULTURAL HERITAGE, FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $115,431

FOR DESCRIPTION. TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST (THTLT) IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. WE KNOW IT IS IMPORTANT TO INSTILL A LOVE OF CONSERVATION AT AN...

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FOR DESCRIPTION. TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST (THTLT) IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING WITH PARENTS AND CHILDREN, FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. WE KNOW IT IS IMPORTANT TO INSTILL A LOVE OF CONSERVATION AT AN EARLY AGE IF PEOPLE ARE GOING TO CARE FOR THE LAND AS ADULTS. TO THAT END, THTLT HOLDS A VARIETY OF FIELD TRIPS, PROGRAMS AND EVENTS TO GET PEOPLE OUT ON THE LAND AND EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TUG HILL REGION. THTLT ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL DAY CARE CENTERS AND SUMMER SCHOOL-AGED PROGRAMS TO PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT GET KIDS EXCITED ABOUT BEING OUTSIDE. THTLT HAS PRODUCED A FIELD GUIDE FOR THE TUG HILL REGION WHICH PROVIDES DETAILED INFORMATION IN A FRIENDLY WAY SO PEOPLE CAN EASILY FIND OUT MORE ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE SEEING. THTLT ULTIMATELY HOPES THESE PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS WILL FOSTER A LOVE OF THE LAND AND THE DESIRE TO TAKE CARE OF IT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THTLT ULTIMATELY HOPES THESE PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS WILL FOSTER A LOVE OF THE LAND AND THE DESIRE TO TAKE CARE OF IT FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,170,351 Revenue: $25,502

FOR DESCRIPTION.THTLT WORKS WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT WORKING FOREST, FARMS, RECREATION, AND WILD LANDS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK'S 2,100 SQUARE MILE TUG HILL REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE...

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FOR DESCRIPTION.THTLT WORKS WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS TO PROTECT WORKING FOREST, FARMS, RECREATION, AND WILD LANDS IN NORTHERN NEW YORK'S 2,100 SQUARE MILE TUG HILL REGION AND SURROUNDING AREAS. THE TUG HILL REGION COVERS PART OF JEFFERSON, LEWIS, ONEIDA, AND OSWEGO COUNTIES. IN 2024, THTLT CLOSED ON ONE EASEMENT - TON KA WA ROD & HUNT CLUB IN HERKIMER COUNTY, AND ACQUIRED THE STONE HOUSE PRESERVE IN THE TOWN OF VIENNA IN ONEIDA COUNTY.WE WORKED WITH THE DEC AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO CREATE A PROGRAM IN PLACE OF THE FORMER ACUB PROGRAM. THE NEW NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM AROUND FORT DRUM WILL BE LAUNCHED IN 2025 AND FUNDED WITH APPROXIMATELY $7.5 MILLION FROM THTLT-EARMARKED FUNDS OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST 10 YEARS IN THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND. WE CONTINUED TO WORK ON 14 CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECTS IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE TUG HILL REGION THAT, WHEN COMPLETED, WILL CONSERVE MORE THAN 5,718 ACRES OF LAND. AT THE END 2024, WE WILL HAVE PROTECTED 21,810 ACRES WITH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS THROUGHOUT TUG HILL. IN ADDITION TO OUR CONSERVATION EASEMENT HOLDINGS, THTLT ALSO OWNS FIVE PUBLIC CONSERVATION AREAS, THE 140- ACRE JOSEPH BLAKE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN THE TOWN OF RUTLAND, JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE 120-ACRE FRENCH SETTLEMENT ROAD PUBLIC CONSERVATION AREA IN THE TOWN OF LORRAINE, JEFFERSON COUNTY, THE 416-ACRE DAVID S. SMITH PUBLIC CONSERVATION AREA IN THE TOWN OF LERAY, AND THE NEWEST PROPERTY, THE MOHAWK HILL PUBLIC CONSERVATION AREA, 77.57 ACRES IN THE TOWN OF WEST TURIN LERAY. THTLT ADDED THE STONE HOUSE PRESERVE, 434 ACRES, IN THE TOWN OF VIENNA IN LATE 2024. THTLT IS CONTINUOUSLY WORKING TO OPEN ALL 1,192 ACRES OF OUR FEE-OWNED PROPERTY, NOT ALREADY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, BY CREATING PARKING AREAS, TRAILS, AND INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE AS FUNDING AND STAFF TIME ALLOW.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,256,341
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $36,270
Other Revenue $39,717
TOTAL REVENUE $1,332,328

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $410,864
Fundraising Expenses $68,912
Program Expenses $1,285,782
Other Expenses $1,123,322
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,534,186

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,332,328 $836,089 +0.6%
Expenses $1,534,186 $931,730 +0.6%
Net Income $-201,858 $-95,641 +1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
9
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
5
$88,266
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE BIBBINS JR DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT KELLER JR IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN MURRAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE FRYKHOLM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT QUINN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE BOGDANOWICZ CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ZEMBIEC TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ZACHARY WAKEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE FASSLER DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI JONES SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORAH MACHIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE PARKER GEURTSEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH MAGUIRE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE WILLBANKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE SALISBURY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PACILIO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$78,799 $9,467 $88,266
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 $1,332,328 $1,534,186 $4,749,895 $-201,858
2023 $836,089 $931,730 $4,208,261 $-95,641
2022 $2,026,366 $995,038 $3,779,645 $1,031,328
2021 $1,243,184 $732,160 $2,238,659 $511,024
2020 $1,023,455 $532,965 $2,127,001 $490,490
2020 $1,023,455 $532,965 $2,127,001 $490,490
2019 $379,671 $717,700 $1,359,705 $-338,029
2018 $1,133,208 $1,022,307 $1,558,800 $110,901
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