WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY

EIN: 270110952 501(c)(3) Environment

COON RAPIDS, IA

Total Revenue
$1,448,751
Total Expenses
$1,669,277
Total Assets
$23,229,890
Net Assets
$23,020,131
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
NICHOLAS LUDWIG
Phone
7127908221
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY, founded in 2004, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $1.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 15% operating deficit.

Mission

WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IS A 5,500 ACRE NON-PROFIT LAND TRUST THAT BALANCES SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION AND PUBLIC RECREATION ON THE LANDSCAPE. WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY WORKS FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE BY HELPING LAND FLOURISH AND TRANSFORMING PEOPLE'S RELATIONSHIP TO AGRICULTURE AND NATURE. WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY ASSISTS AND SUPPORTS THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, PRACTICAL FARMERS OF IOWA AND THE IOWA NATURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION (THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS) IN CARRYING OUT THEIR PURPOSES RELATING TO LAND PRESERVATION, LAND RESTORATION, CONSERVATION, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION AND RECREATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $662,520 Revenue: $590,671

LAND STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM: WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING, RESTORING AND ENHANCING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER VALLEY BY: 1) PURSUING A LAND...

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LAND STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM: WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING, RESTORING AND ENHANCING THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE MIDDLE RACCOON RIVER VALLEY BY: 1) PURSUING A LAND STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION PROGRAM THAT DEMONSTRATES INNOVATIVE ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND STEWARDSHIP TECHNIQUES ON WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY'S 1,261 ACRES OF PRAIRIE, 1,164 ACRES OF SAVANNA/TIMBER, AND 136 ACRES OF WETLANDS; AND 2) WORKING WITH NEIGHBORS, PROJECT PARTNERS, AND OTHER RURAL LANDOWNERS TO DEVELOP, IMPLEMENT, DEMONSTRATE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES ON WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY'S 690 ACRES OF CROP LAND, 684 ACRES OF PASTURE, AND 1,998.04 ACRES OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROPERTIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $566,039 Revenue: $259,506

OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A GOAL OF WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS AND ENGAGE WITH THE OUTDOORS FOR RECREATION, RENEWAL, AND...

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OUTDOOR RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION: A GOAL OF WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS AND ENGAGE WITH THE OUTDOORS FOR RECREATION, RENEWAL, AND EDUCATION TO INCREASE APPRECIATION OF THE CULTURAL, NATURAL AND SCENIC RESOURCES OF RURAL IOWA. THIS GOAL IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE OPERATION OF WHITEROCK GUEST SERVICES, DESIGNED TO FACILITATE ACCESS AND ENGAGEMENT BY PROVIDING VARIOUS OVERNIGHT ACCOMODATIONS AND A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FROM GUIDED TOURS, NATURE WALKS, FISHING, BOATING, BIRD WATCHING, ETC., ALONG WITH RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS. WHITEROCK GUEST SERVICES OPERATES AS A FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAM; HOWEVER, MANY ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE. FUNDS RAISED HAVE BEEN USED FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF RECREATIONAL TRAILS THROUGHOUT WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY'S LAND AND ON 1,400 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY THE GARST FAMILY, ON WHICH A TRAIL COORIDOR EASEMENT HAS BEEN SECURED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $442,837
Program Service Revenue $850,177
Investment Income $136,701
Other Revenue $19,036
TOTAL REVENUE $1,448,751

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $695,405
Fundraising Expenses $65,961
Program Expenses $1,228,559
Other Expenses $973,872
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,669,277

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,448,751 $1,511,759 0.0%
Expenses $1,669,277 $1,632,829 +0.0%
Net Income $-220,526 $-121,070 +0.8%
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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
13
Independent Members
10
Employees
19
Volunteers
524

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
7
$213,012
Total Directors
15
$378,764
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TODD COFFELT SECRETARY 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $6,592 $133,700
SALLY WORLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $19,526 $127,669
LISA HEIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $16,098 $117,395
KATE ZIMMERMAN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$72,990 $6,322 $79,312
SARAH GARST DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATE REAGEN DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS EDDY DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NADILIA GOMEZ DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALLIE STILL-CARIS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT RILEY JR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUANE SAND LEFT FEBRUARY 2023 PAST PRESIDE 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS LUDWIG PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW HENKEN VICE PRESIDE 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH GARST TREASURER 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BUTCH NIEBUHR PAST PRESIDE 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER GARST SERVED - NOV 2023 SECRETARY 6.00
Officer Director
$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 $1,448,751 $1,669,277 $23,229,890 $-220,526
2022 $1,511,759 $1,632,829 $22,807,016 $-121,070
2021 $11,211,658 $7,273,417 $23,838,581 $3,938,241
2020 $1,190,267 $1,305,279 $19,919,774 $-115,012
2019 $1,809,355 $1,340,137 $19,775,905 $469,218
2018 $1,886,142 $1,318,770 $19,141,604 $567,372
2018 $1,886,142 $1,318,770 $19,141,604 $567,372
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