WESTERN NEW YORK LAND CONSERVANCY INC

EIN: 223160426 501(c)(3) Environment

EAST AURORA, NY

Total Revenue
$2,878,549
Total Expenses
$2,706,555
Total Assets
$12,617,788
Net Assets
$10,745,744
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
MARISA RIGGI
Phone
7166871225
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WESTERN NEW YORK LAND CONSERVANCY INC, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 35% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.7M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT LAND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION VALUE IN WESTERN NEW YORK, FOR THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,629,720

PERSERVE LAND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION CONSERVATION VALUES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, FEE TITLE ACQUISITIONS AND ASSISTED TRANSACTIONS. CONTINUE TO STEWARD OUR HOLDINGS OF OVER 5,937 ACRES...

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PERSERVE LAND WITH SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION CONSERVATION VALUES THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS, FEE TITLE ACQUISITIONS AND ASSISTED TRANSACTIONS. CONTINUE TO STEWARD OUR HOLDINGS OF OVER 5,937 ACRES OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND 1,947 ACRES OF FEE OWNED PRESERVES. THE LAND CONSERVANCY HAS 23 PROJECTS UNDERWAY, TOTALING 2,686 ADDITIONAL ACRES'

Program 2
Expenses: $153,298

WESTERN NEW YORK WILDWAY - THE LAND CONSERVANCY'S LANDSCAPE-SCALE CONSERVATION PROJECT WORKING TO CONNECT AND PROTECT THE LARGEST REMAINING FORESTS AND HABITATS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK REGION. THE...

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WESTERN NEW YORK WILDWAY - THE LAND CONSERVANCY'S LANDSCAPE-SCALE CONSERVATION PROJECT WORKING TO CONNECT AND PROTECT THE LARGEST REMAINING FORESTS AND HABITATS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK REGION. THE WNY WILDWAY FOCUSES ON CONSERVING AND CONNECTING CORE HABITATS AND LINKAGES TO ALLOW PLANTS AND ANIMALS TO ROAM ACROSS THE LAND AS THEY ONCE DID, TO MOVE AS CLIMATE CHANGES, AND TO EXPAND THEIR RANGES AND ENSURE THEIR SURVIVAL.

Program 3
Expenses: $339,329

THE LAND CONSERVANCY WORKED EXTENSIVELY WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANTS TO CREATE A CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE RIVERLINE. THE CONCEPT PLAN CALLS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FORMER...

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THE LAND CONSERVANCY WORKED EXTENSIVELY WITH THE COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN CONSULTANTS TO CREATE A CONCEPT PLAN FOR THE RIVERLINE. THE CONCEPT PLAN CALLS FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE FORMER DL&W RAIL CORRIDOR INTO A 1.5 MILE MULTI-USE NATURE TRAIL AND GREENWAY. THE RIVERLINE WILL BE AN INSPIRING GATHERING PLACE THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO WATER, NATURE, AND ONE ANOTHER, AND IT WILL HELP BUILD A HEALTHY, INCLUSIVE AND OPPORTUNITY-RICH CITY . THE CONCEPT PLANS; THE EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK, COMPLETED IN 2020 WITH INPUT FROM HUNDREDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS; AND CONTINUED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, WILL GUIDE FUTURE DECISIONS FOR TAKING THE RIVERLINE FROM IDEA TO REALITY. THE LAND CONSERVANCY OFFICIALLY FORMED THE RIVERLINE LLC, A SOLE MEMBER MANAGED ENTITY ON 5/11/21. THE OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE RIVERLINE LLC WAS AMENDED TO CHANGE THE RIVERLINE LLC FROM SOLE MEMBER TO MANAGER MANAGED IN JUNE 2022.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,343,351
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $373,322
Other Revenue $161,876
TOTAL REVENUE $2,878,549

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,394,381
Fundraising Expenses $114,201
Program Expenses $2,122,347
Other Expenses $1,312,174
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,706,555

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,878,549 $2,126,264 +0.4%
Expenses $2,706,555 $2,758,084 0.0%
Net Income $171,994 $-631,820 -1.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
22
Volunteers
70

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
$147,724
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KATHY BIELER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL WELLS THRU JUNE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CLARK VP BEG AUGUST DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA GAGLIONE SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH CURTIS TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BLABAC BEG JUNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE COSTANZO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH FENN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM FRANCIS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED HUTTON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN OWEN JR DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN ROGERS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN SCHULTZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA SMALLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLA STOCKING DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT TOWNSLEY DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARAINE KELLEY THRU JUNE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISA RIGGI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer
$117,731 $29,993 $147,724
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 $2,878,549 $2,706,555 $12,617,788 $171,994
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,762,474 $3,283,017 $12,169,720 $479,457
2023 $2,126,264 $2,758,084 $11,941,663 $-631,820
2022 $3,000,817 $2,226,092 $11,710,565 $774,725
2021 $3,457,489 $2,459,381 $10,971,191 $998,108
2020 $3,280,584 $2,096,041 $9,727,666 $1,184,543
2019 $3,120,978 $1,756,794 $8,474,960 $1,364,184
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