THE LAND CONNECTION FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 371413944 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

CHAMPAIGN, IL

Total Revenue
$1,288,870
Total Expenses
$1,172,596
Total Assets
$713,416
Net Assets
$456,934
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
ALISA DEMARCO
Phone
2178402128
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE LAND CONNECTION FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.2M left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

THE LAND CONNECTION TRAINS FARMERS IN RESILIENT, RESTORATIVE FARMING TECHNIQUES; INFORMS THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE SOURCES OF OUR FOOD AND WHY THAT MATTERS; AND WORKS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE FARMLAND SO THAT WE, AND GENERATIONS TO COME, WILL HAVE CLEAN AIR AND WATER, FERTILE SOIL, AND HEALTHY, DELICIOUS FOOD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $363,077 Revenue: $32,060

FARMER TRAINING PROGRAMMING: TLC PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, FIELD DAYS, RESOURCES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FARMERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS TO HELP THEM OPERATE ECONOMICALLY...

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FARMER TRAINING PROGRAMMING: TLC PROVIDES WORKSHOPS, FIELD DAYS, RESOURCES, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO FARMERS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS TO HELP THEM OPERATE ECONOMICALLY VIABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE ENTERPRISES.

Program 2
Expenses: $218,190 Revenue: $32,550

FOOD ACCESS: TLC HOSTS THE CHAMPAIGN FARMERS MARKET AND CHAMPAIGN-URBANA WINTER FARMERS MARKET EACH YEAR TO PROVIDE A SPACE IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO ACCESS FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED...

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FOOD ACCESS: TLC HOSTS THE CHAMPAIGN FARMERS MARKET AND CHAMPAIGN-URBANA WINTER FARMERS MARKET EACH YEAR TO PROVIDE A SPACE IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO ACCESS FRESH, LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD. THROUGH THE MARKET WE WORK TO GROW THE FOOD BUDGETS OF PEOPLE UTILIZING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION BENEFIT PROGRAMS FOR FOOD PURCHASES AND HELP SMALL, BEGINNING FARM BUSINESSES ENTER THE DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER MARKET.

Program 3
Expenses: $315,715 Revenue: $1,260

ILLINOIS FARMLINK: WE PROVIDE A WEBSITE AND NAVIGATION SERVICES TO FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS IN ILLINOIS LOOKING TO BUY, SELL, OR LEASE AGRICULTURAL LAND.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,219,516
Program Service Revenue $63,739
Investment Income $5
Other Revenue $5,610
TOTAL REVENUE $1,288,870

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $703,056
Fundraising Expenses $18,313
Program Expenses $980,114
Other Expenses $469,540
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,172,596

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,288,870 $1,226,686 +0.1%
Expenses $1,172,596 $1,148,444 +0.0%
Net Income $116,274 $78,242 +0.5%
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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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
15
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
5
$127,462
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALISA DEMARCO PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA BRALTS KELLY VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB TAYLOR TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE BISHOP DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LAUHER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN JAMES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREA COSERT DIRECTOR (THRU 9/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELYN EVERS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$81,207 $10,772 $91,979
JASON GREENLY FINANCE & OPERATIONS DIR (THRU 7/24) 40.00
Officer
$34,630 $853 $35,483
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 $1,288,870 $1,172,596 $713,416 $116,274
2023 $1,226,686 $1,148,444 $465,919 $78,242
2022 $818,229 $754,116 $350,082 $64,113
2021 $595,859 $485,863 $291,501 $109,996
2020 $360,519 $385,774 $170,166 $-25,255
2019 $416,854 $423,026 $181,643 $-6,172
2018 $274,063 $405,238 $188,857 $-131,175
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