Willistown Conservation Trust Inc

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Catherine W Etherington

Phone

6103532562

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Willistown Conservation Trust Inc, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Willistown Conservation Trust is to preserve and manage the open land, rural character, scenic, recreational, historic, agricultural and natural resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities, and to share these unique resources with people of all ages and backgrounds to inspire, educate and develop a lifelong commitment to the land and the natural world.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $541,011 Revenue: $28,020

Land Protection & Stewardship Program - See Schedule OLand Protection & Stewardship Program - The Trust's highest priority is to permanently protect the open land, rural character, scenic...

Land Protection & Stewardship Program - See Schedule OLand Protection & Stewardship Program - The Trust's highest priority is to permanently protect the open land, rural character, scenic, recreational, historic, agricultural and natural resources of the Willistown area and nearby communities. We do this by identifying strategic properties, working with landowners, and preparing and negotiating conservation agreements to protect remaining open spaces. Once the land is protected by conservation easement, the Trust monitors and enforces compliance with the agreement in perpetuity to ensure its continued benefit for the general public consistent with the easement terms. Through habitat restoration efforts and other stewardship activities, the Trust strives to educate and instill an ecological conscience in landowners and others by which all people embrace their responsibility for the continued health and well-being of land and waterways.

Program 2

Expenses: $569,811 Revenue: $2,314

Bird Conservation Program - See Schedule OBird Conservation Program - The Trust's Bird Conservation Program works to enhance and promote bird conservation in the Willistown area and beyond. Primary initiatives include bird banding, bird monitoring, habitat restoration and education of good conservation and bird management practices. Through these initiatives, the program strives to do the following: increase awareness and support of WCT's basic mission; build general awareness of, as well as interest in, conservation of birds and other fauna and flora; and help conserve critical habitat and specific species through scientific research and conservation projects.

Program 3

Expenses: $295,588 Revenue: $96,878

Community Farm Program - See Schedule OCommunity Farm Program - The Trust's Community Farm Program serves as a model for how sustainable agriculture and land conservation are mutually beneficial. The program's centerpiece is Rushton Farm, a six-acre portion of an 86-acre protected land preserve in Willistown Township employing the latest agricultural techniques, without the use of pesticides or herbicides, and operated as a model farm and educational tool. The Farm offers numerous opportunities to engage and teach people throughout the community demonstrating firsthand the importance of agroecology, a blend of sustainable agriculture and protection of natural resources. The Farm serves as an example of how conserved land and ecologically appropriate farm practices can work together for the benefit of a community, while protecting land. The Farm donates at least 10% of its overall harvest to a local food bank.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,518,860

Program Service Revenue $172,989

Investment Income $536,644

Other Revenue $39,480

TOTAL REVENUE $4,267,973

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,805,211

Fundraising Expenses $308,511

Program Expenses $2,160,059

Other Expenses $998,120

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,803,331

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$4,267,973	$5,232,013	-0.2%
Expenses	$2,803,331	$3,011,824	-0.1%
Net Income	$1,464,642	$2,220,189	-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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

435

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

$114,297

Total Directors