ACRES Inc

EIN: 310976955 501(c)(3) Environment

Huntertown, IN

Total Revenue
$6,857,014
Total Expenses
$1,698,623
Total Assets
$46,546,143
Net Assets
$46,393,177
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1960
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
Veronica Mertz
Phone
2606372273
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

ACRES Inc, founded in 1960, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $6.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 54% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $5.2M, a strong 75% operating margin.

Mission

ACRES Land Trust owns and protects natural and working lands, inspiring people to value, appreciate and support these places for the benefit of all -- today and forever.

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Trantor Score

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

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,107,629
Program Service Revenue $180,605
Investment Income $566,452
Other Revenue $2,328
TOTAL REVENUE $6,857,014

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $955,719
Fundraising Expenses $103,829
Program Expenses $1,357,437
Other Expenses $742,904
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,698,623

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,857,014 $4,458,174 +0.5%
Expenses $1,698,623 $1,409,608 +0.2%
Net Income $5,158,391 $3,048,566 +0.7%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
15
Volunteers
125

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
$166,443
Total Directors
17
$166,443
Key Employees
1
$166,443
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jason Kissel Executive Director 040.00
Officer Director Key Emp
$126,609 $39,834 $166,443
Shannon Connors Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Donovan Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Ernst Director - Secretary 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Brittany Hall Director - President 002.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alexis Hathaway Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeri Kornegay Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Manning Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jordon Marshall Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Mattson Director - V. President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Veronica Mertz Director - Treasurer 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Michaels Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jill Noyes Director - V. President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Rinehart Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Samek Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Al Spice Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry Thornsbury Director 000.50
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
2025 $6,857,014 $1,698,623 $46,546,143 $5,158,391
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $5,253,087 $1,214,226 $37,576,931 $4,038,861
2022 $1,636,200 $1,130,743 $33,175,317 $505,457
2021 $1,457,899 $913,152 $33,551,569 $544,747
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