BEAR RIVER LAND CONSERVANCY

EIN: 274698179 501(c)(3) Environment

Logan, UT

Total Revenue
$242,574
Total Expenses
$178,151
Total Assets
$748,458
Net Assets
$665,238
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
UT
Principal Officer
Dana Sands
Phone
9079532575
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BEAR RIVER LAND CONSERVANCY, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $64K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the Bear River Land Conservancy is to preserve the benefits of land and water in Northern Utah and the Bear River Watershed for present and future generations. We do this by partnering with communities and landowners to permanently sustain the heritage of working lands and to protect natural areas.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $102,593 Revenue: $25,000

"Land Protection" includes: 1) working with private landowners to apply for easement funding to protect private lands that provide public values; 2) applying for funding from various grant programs...

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"Land Protection" includes: 1) working with private landowners to apply for easement funding to protect private lands that provide public values; 2) applying for funding from various grant programs to protect and steward other private lands; and 3) implementing a strategic conservation plan to guide the organization toward the most important lands for conservation. This year, specific accomplishments included: The closure of one entity held easement as well as the procurement of significant resources for future easement projects. Revenue came from completing a fee for service Baseline Documentation Report.

Program 2
Expenses: $15,873 Revenue: $6,473

"Stewardship" included 1) managing the 455 acre Bear River Bottoms conservation easement, monitoring this property and adjacent properties for weed infestations, monitoring for compliance with...

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"Stewardship" included 1) managing the 455 acre Bear River Bottoms conservation easement, monitoring this property and adjacent properties for weed infestations, monitoring for compliance with restrictions outlined in the easement document, managing grazing leases used to control weeds and weedy native vegetation, planning for future management; 2) monitoring the 3 acre Lakota conservation easement for compliance with restrictions outlined in the easement document; 3) monitoring the 25.5 acre Schiess conservation easement for compliance with restrictions outlined in the easement document; 4) Assisting the USFWS with monitoring a 4,081 acre conservation easement; 4) managing a 30 acre fee property that is owned and managed to protect a threatened species of orchid and for its open space values. Revenue came from grazing leases used to manage vegetation and habitat at Bear River Bottoms and Mendon Meadows.

Program 3
Expenses: $12,411 Revenue: $0

"Outreach" is primarily education efforts directed at the public and elected officials to increase their understanding of the value of conservation. This year's activities included production and...

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"Outreach" is primarily education efforts directed at the public and elected officials to increase their understanding of the value of conservation. This year's activities included production and distribution of a newsletter to 1000+ constituents, outreach and education regarding the open space bond and land protection, and engaging volunteers in conservation and monitoring efforts. BRLC also held an open house and supported university student learning opportunities.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $195,934
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $15,135
Other Revenue $31,505
TOTAL REVENUE $242,574

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $67,588
Fundraising Expenses $8,261
Program Expenses $130,877
Other Expenses $109,413
TOTAL EXPENSES $178,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $242,574 $169,681 +0.4%
Expenses $178,151 $299,791 -0.4%
Net Income $64,423 $-130,110 -1.5%
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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
8
Independent Members
6
Employees
1
Volunteers
10

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
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kelly Bradbury Director 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carly Lansche Director 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Daniels Director 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shawn Milne Director 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dirk Baker Secretary 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Glen Busch President 8
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Steven Daniels Vice President 4
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dana Sands Treasurer 10
Officer
$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 $242,574 $178,151 $748,458 $64,423
2022 $169,681 $299,791 $626,211 $-130,110
2021 $172,366 $101,689 $754,119 $70,677
2020 $286,881 $85,950 $683,181 $200,931
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